Owyhee Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park on the Bench near Vista Avenue and I-84. Amenities include playground equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12, practice fields, restrooms, a basketball court, four tennis courts and open play areas.
Hours of Operation
Park is open from sunrise to sunset.
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
Basketball
Basketball courts are available on a first come, first served basis.
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces that provide opportunities for healthy recreational activities for people of all ages.
Playground
Playground is for ages 2-12.
Playground surface material is wood chips.
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.
Tennis
Tennis courts may be reserved by contacting Boise Parks and Recreation at (208) 608-7680.
One court must be open for public use at all times.
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.
Practice Fields
Fields are scheduled and reserved for local soccer organizations and partners by Boise Parks and Recreation. Usually weekdays or early evenings are available for drop-in use (first-come, first-serve).
About Owyhee Park
The undeveloped park land was originally purchased by the City of Boise for public, recreational and open-space purposes to benefit nearby Owyhee Elementary School as well as the surrounding neighborhood.