Shoshone Park is a five-acre neighborhood park located near Vista Avenue. The park features open play areas, picnic tables, restrooms, two tennis courts, practice fields for soccer and other sports and a food scrap drop off location. A covered picnic shelter is available in the park on a first come, first served basis.
Hours of Operation
Park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Parking
There are two parking lots available at each side of the park as well as on street parking.
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
Food Scrap Drop Off
Reducing food waste is one of the most impactful actions households can take to shrink their environmental footprint. Composting food scraps saves valuable landfill space, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and creates healthy soil for Boise. To make composting more accessible, the City of Boise offers the Food Scrap Drop Off Program for residents who don’t have curbside compost service.
If you live in an apartment, townhome or condo without curbside compost pickup, this program is for you. Simply collect your food scraps at home and bring them to one of the convenient drop-off locations. Participation is free, but registration is required. Registered participants receive the code to unlock drop-off bins and get tips for successful food scrap collection and food waste prevention at home. Learn more and get started today!
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces that provide opportunities for healthy recreational activities for people of all ages.
Playground
The accessible play equipment by Landscape Structures is rated for children ages 2-12 and features slides, overhead equipment, a track ride and a swing set. The playground surface 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
This park has two tennis courts open to the public for drop-in play. Reservations are not available at this location.
The tennis courts at Shoshone Park will be resurfaced this spring. Asphalt overlay work is anticipated the week of April 21-25, with resurfacing expected to take place May 26-30. These completion dates are subject to change due to weather or other project factors. Thank you for your patience as improvements are made!
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 Shoshone Park
Shoshone Park originated as an open area of land in South Boise. The City of Boise acquired the property through purchase agreement with Max and Lydia Browning in 1972.