
Respect Boise Parks and Trails — Leave No Trace

Boise’s outdoor spaces create incredible opportunities for outdoor recreation and photography. Help us protect these important places by respecting the land and the animals that call our parks and open space reserves home. Please practice Leave No Trace principles when visiting a Boise park or trail.
For all park visitors, including, photographers and videographers, this means:
- Always stay on paved paths and marked trails. Do not trample plants, remove brush or disturb habitat.
- If taking photos of families or portraits for others, place your subject/subjects on durable surfaces (dirt, rock, turf) throughout your entire session.
- Leave what you find. Don’t pick flowers or remove plants.
- If you pack it in, pack it out. Never use glitter, confetti, smoke bombs or other potentially hazardous items.
- Be mindful of other visitors.
- Respect the wildlife.
Thank you for respecting Boise’s beautiful parks and open space reserves!
Have questions or need location advice?
Contact the Boise Parks and Recreation Department via email or by calling 208-608-7600 ext. 5.
Click here to learn more about obtaining a commercial photo or video permit.
Kathryn Albertson Park Photography Spots

A variety of photography spots are now marked in Kathryn Albertson Park. These areas have been identified due to the more durable turf or surfacing present, which is more resilient when used for family or group portrait sessions. The locations identified by park maintenance staff offer a variety of backgrounds including pollinator meadow areas, mature trees, log benches and scenic backdrops. Thank you for staying out of pollinator meadows when photographing people in the park so that the sensitive plant habitat continues to grow for years to come.
Areas Impacted by Off Trail Use, Litter Left Behind


Suggested Military Reserve Photography Locations




Suggested Camel’s Back/Hulls Gulch Reserve Photography Locations




Send a Message to Parks and Rec
For other after hours park related emergencies (i.e. irrigation issues, restrooms), please call (208) 489-6640.