Sunset Park features mature shade trees, open play areas, a softball field, tennis courts, basketball court, playground and picnic tables. The large picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.
Hours of Operation
The park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Parking
Two parking lots are available for park visitors. One is accessible from 32nd Street, the other from Sunset and 34th 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.
Portable restrooms are provided throughout the winter.
Features & Amenities
Dog Off-Leash
Of the 10 acres, 4.4 acres are available for off-leash use during designated hours.
Location: The approved area is the open field on the west end of the park defined by the tennis courts and sidewalk to the west, the sidewalk on the south, and the property lines on the west and north end of the park. There are signs with maps identifying the approved area installed at the park for user reference.
Hours: Dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated area from sunrise to 10:00 a.m. year-round, and from sunrise to sunset October 15-March 15. Dogs must be on a leash at all other times during the day.
Dogs and their owners should be sure to follow the city's leash ordinance going to and coming from the dog park, and follow the Dog Off-Leash Rules and Regulations while visiting the park.
Map of Designated Area:
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces that provide opportunities for healthy recreational activities for people of all ages.
Playground
This playground is designed for children ages 2-12. It features many slides and climbing surfaces for kids, as well as a swing set.
Part of the playground is now covered with a shade structure.
The playground surface is wood chips.
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.
Portable restrooms are provided throughout the winter.
Sports Fields
The Boise Parks and Recreation Department offers sports fields that can be reserved for sports clinics, camps, tournaments and league games at this location.
For other activities including practices or scrimmages, sports fields can be used by simply dropping in first come, first served.
If you are interested in reserving a sports field, please visit Sports Fields webpage for general information and application.
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.
View Rules and Regulations for Tennis Court Use
There are four courts available at this park.
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
A 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 Sunset Park
Sunset Park was an undeveloped site when it was purchased in 1971 from John Fery, Wanek Stein, Paul B. Larsen, Dan Johnson and Neil Labrum.