Bowden Park is a 3-acre park located next to South Junior High School. Park features picnic tables, a playground, a restroom and open play areas.
Boise Parks and Recreation is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for users of all abilities. The playground at Bowden Park includes Avalanche Inclusive Slide and Ten Spin and has bonded rubber surfacing for mobility device users. Take a video tour of this playground by clicking the button below.
Hours of Operation
Park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Parking
On-street parking is available.
Restrooms
Restrooms are now closed and park drinking fountains are turned off for the winter.
The building consists of 2 single-use stalls with storage.
Features & Amenities
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces that provide opportunities for healthy recreational activities for people of all ages.
Playground
Playground has features for ages 5-12.
The new bonded rubber surfacing is universally accessible.
Restrooms
Restrooms are now closed and park drinking fountains are turned off for the winter.
The building consists of 2 single-use stalls with storage.
Smoking Prohibition
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all City of Boise parks, including within 20 feet of the Boise River Greenbelt, except in designated areas within Ann Morrison and Julia Davis Parks and at city-owned golf courses.
Towing
Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owner's risk and expense. You can contact Boise Valley Towing by calling (208) 389-9707.
Master Plan
The 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.