Over the past several months, our community has made significant sacrifices to protect our families, friends, neighbors and our most vulnerable community members from the COVID-19 virus. I am deeply grateful to all who have done their part in slowing the spread of the virus by working together. Your commitment to the health of our community has allowed us to safely re-open businesses and keep people working.
As we continue to look toward recovery and resilience, the City of Boise will begin slowly re-opening several facilities for in-person services beginning Tuesday, September 8.
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our employees and residents, remote services are highly encouraged and facilities will open in a limited capacity. The following safety protocols will be required at each facility:
- Physical distancing (6-foot distance from others)
- Face coverings
- Keep hands and surfaces clean (hand sanitizer will be available at each location)
For individuals unable to wear a face covering, alternative services, such as curbside service, will be provided.
Facilities Re-Opening in Limited Capacity on September 8, 2020
- City Hall
- Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, for in-person services
- Remote service delivery options encouraged
- Appointments are encouraged
- City Hall West
- Front Desk/Lobby – Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Remote service delivery options encouraged
- Appointments are encouraged
- Parks and Recreation Administration Office
- Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday to assist residents with park reservations, cemetery services, class registration and more
- Fort Boise Community Center
- Fitness center and gym open by appointment from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Fall classes and activities open as scheduled (registration required)
- Remains closed to drop-in activities
- Foothills Learning Center
- Open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Home to the Open Space and Foothills division and serves as headquarters for the Ridge to Rivers trail program
- Native plant garden, Story Trail Adventure and outdoor picnic area open to the public
- On-site enrichment opportunities, field trip facilitation, outreach lessons and fall programming as scheduled (registration required)
- Boise Urban Garden School
- Open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday
- On-site enrichment opportunities, field trip facilitation, outreach lessons and fall programming as scheduled (registration required)
- Idaho IceWorld
- Information line staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Please call (208) 608-7716 for assistance as current ice times vary
- Limited drop-in programs by appointment
- Limited ice rink rentals by appointment
- Limited Learn to Skate and Hockey Learn to Play classes (registration required)
- Boise WaterShed
- Open 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and every third Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Exhibit hall re-opens
- River Campus remains open
- Boise Airport
- Conference rooms available for airport tenant rental
- Access restrictions remain in place at the Boise Airport terminal for the protection of our traveling public and airport employees
Facilities Re-Opening in Limited Capacity at Later Dates
- Boise Public Library
- All Library locations will open to limited in-person services September 28
- Learn more about new service offerings coming soon and current services available at https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/
- James Castle House
- Open by appointment only beginning October 1, 2020
Facilities That Will Remain Closed
- Boise Depot due to group size gathering limits
- Dick Eardley Senior Center due to the high-risk population that is served by this facility. However, Meals on Wheels curbside lunch pickup is available
Boards and Commissions
- All Boards and Commissions will offer both remote and in-person attendance opportunities. Remote attendance is encouraged.
Please remain diligent in following safety protocols. Keep a six-foot distance from those not in your immediate family, keep hands and surfaces clean, stay home if you’re sick and wear a face covering in public to keep our community safe and healthy.
Regular updates on all services and facilities can be found at the City of Boise COVID-19 Resource page or by calling (208) 608-7000.