1000 Americana Blvd
Ann Morrison Park is a Large Urban Park located near downtown Boise. Park Map
The park is 153 acres and features a reflecting pool with water cascading from an illuminated spray fountain, gardens, Candy Cane Playground, tennis courts, lighted softball diamonds, soccer and football fields, and a picnic pavilion-all provide many leisure opportunities for visitors. A recent addition to the park is an accessible waterway downriver from the pedestrian bridge.
The park is named after Anna Daly, who married Harry W. Morrison, founder of the Morrison-Knudsen Company in 1914.
Ann Morrison Park History
Ann Morrison
"First Lady of Construction"
April 26, 1884-Oct. 25, 1957
An Idaho native, Ann Daly was reared in the gold mining district known as the Boise Basin. At an early age she moved with her family to Boise where she graduated from high school , studied shorthand and became a secretary in the Statehouse. In February 1914, Ann met Harry at a dinner party hosted by his sister, a neighbor of Ann’s mother. While still in their 20s, Harry and Ann had a whirlwind courtship and in December of 1914 they were married.
Even before they married, Ann was visiting construction projects beginning with the Three Mile Falls Dam, Morrison Knudsen's first dam project near Hermiston.
Ann established her role in the young firm first as book keeper and later writing her recollections: "Those Were the Days" in The Em-Kayan magazine - Ann remained active in the company as well as Harry's constant companion for 43 years. She died of leukemia in October 1957.
Cricket
The field they'll be using on Sundays, mid-April to mid-September, is located in the south/west corner of the AM soccer fields. Their concrete 'pitch' was installed between soccer fields 1 & 2 which allows us to use fields 1 & 2 for Saturday soccer play this fall if we choose to do so.
Contacts: Greg Moran, 861-0321 & Pratap Murali, 841-1448 (President of the Club)
Horseshoes
There are 3 horseshoe pits available at a first-come, first-serve basis.
Playground
Swingsets: yes
Age group: 2-12
Reservations
Ann Morrison Park may be reserved for events, picnics and ceremonies. Online reservations are NOT available for Ann Morrison Park.
Restrooms
Park restrooms and drinking fountains are now operational for the summer season. For a list of restrooms that are open year round, click here.
Soccer
Fields are scheduled and reserved for local soccer organizations and partners by BPR. Usually weekdays or early evenings are available for drop-in use (first-come, first-serve).
Turf Type: Grass
Ann Morrison is home to soccer fields for youth and adults.
Map of the fields. Keep in mind that field locations may possibly change on a yearly basis.
Softball
Number of Softball fields: 2
Turf Type: Dirt
Tennis
Tennis courts may be reserved by contacting:
Boise Parks and Recreation
208-384-4486
One court must be open for public use at all times.
Number of Tennis courts:2
Volleyball
One sand volleyball court is available at a first-come, first-serve basis.
Master Plan
A Master Plan is a concept drawing illustrating recreation facilities and landscape features planned for a park site. It does not necessarily represent what amenities are currently in a park.