Hewett Park is a unique neighborhood park located in West Boise. The park is approximately six acres in size and features turf and paved pathways that connect to a playground.
Please note, there is no parking lot at Hewett Park. Access is available via paved pathways extending to N. Oxbow Place and West McMillan Road.
Boise Parks and Recreation is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for users of all abilities. The playground at Hewett Park 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
Please note, there is no parking lot at Hewett Park. Park access is available via paved pathways extending to N. Oxbow Place and West McMillan Road.
Wheelchair users may park in the Pennfield Place cul-de-sac to the northwest of the park and utilize the sidewalk along McMillan Road to enter the park via the paved pathway.
Restrooms
Restrooms are now closed and park drinking fountains are turned off for the winter.
For a list of restrooms and portable restrooms that are available year around in parks and the reserves, click link below.
Portable restrooms are provided throughout the winter.
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
The updated playground design features inclusive and accessible play equipment including a bird nest swing, play house, various climbing structures, a sensory garden wall, and equipment for kids of a variety of ages and abilities.
The new play area features fully accessible bonded rubber surfacing.
Restrooms
Restrooms are now closed and park drinking fountains are turned off for the winter.
For a list of restrooms and portable restrooms that are available year around in parks and the reserves, click link below.
Portable restrooms are provided throughout the winter.
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.
Hewett Park History
The park property was acquired in August of 1980.