Dog Off-Leash Areas
In 2001, staff created a Dog Off-Leash Area Task Force which met regularly to discuss the merits of establishing dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) within the City of Boise. The task force determined that DOLAs should be established in each quadrant of the city. The current off-leash areas are located in Morris Hill Park, Military Reserve Flood Basin Dog Off-Leash Area, and trails in Military Reserve and Hull's Gulch Reserve. There are other proposed off-leash areas. Be aware that there are specific rules and regulations in dog parks.
Trails
There are specific rules and regulations in regards to dogs in the foothills. Currently, there is a Foothills Dog Policy Working Group reviewing the policies governing dog use in the Ridge to Rivers trail system.
Department Poster Dog
In an effort to educate citizens about responsible dog ownership and controlled off-leash trails, Boise Parks and Recreation along with City DOG sponsored a Poster Dog Contest. Over 70 entries were received by Boise Parks and Recreation. The winner of the contest, Jeb, a blue tick hound proudly resides with Paul McCollum of Boise. Jeb is a well rounded dog; when he's not walking the Hull's Gulch off-leash trails, he is spending his time as a search and rescue dog or as a reserve deputy. Learn more about Jeb's recent find!