Franklin Park is a 3.04 acre neighborhood park in the Central Bench near the corner of Franklin and Orchard Streets. Amenities include a .25 mile paved path, open play areas, a playground, outdoor gym, misters, shelters and bocce courts.
Boise Parks and Recreation is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for users of all abilities. The playground at Franklin Park has bonded rubber surfacing for mobility device users. Take a video tour of this playground by clicking the button below.
ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND VIDEO TOUR
Hours of Operation
Park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Parking
There is a small parking lot located on Hilton Street. There is also street parking is available on Peg Street.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this park. Restrooms are open and park drinking fountains are now operational.
For a list of restrooms and portable restrooms that are available year around in parks and the reserves, click link below.
Features & Amenities
Bocce
First come, first served basis.
Misters
The mister poles are activated when a user hits one of the buttons located on the mister tower.
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces that provide opportunities for healthy recreational activities for people of all ages.
Outdoor Gym
Equipment is appropriate for ages 13+.
Equipment includes a jump touch, vertical ladder, multi pull up bar, cardio stepper, chest press, hand cycler, elliptical, dip bar, ab crunch, plyometrics and off set chin bar.
Playground
Playground has features for ages 2-12.
The new bonded rubber surfacing is universally accessible.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this park. Restrooms are open and park drinking fountains are now operational.
For a list of restrooms and portable restrooms that are available year around in parks and the reserves, click link below.
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.
About Franklin Park
Franklin Park is a 3.04 acre neighborhood park in the Central Bench near the corner of Franklin and Orchard at 310 Hilton Street and is part of the old Franklin Elementary school site.