The kids are on summer break and the temperatures are rising outside. Finding ways to keep the kids entertained while staying cool is a must. Here is a list of local pools, splash pads/parks, lakes and some indoor play places to keep cool while still having lots of family fun!
SPLASH PADS/PARKS
Settlers Park
3245 N Meridian Rd, Meridian
Open 11am-8pm Free
Julius M. Kleiner Park
1900 N Records Ave, Meridian
11am-8pm Free
Comba Park
2995 N Five Mile Road, Boise
Water feature with three ground sprays, a dumping bucket and a 36-inch orb.
Free
Boise Center on the Grove Fountain
850 W Front St, Boise
Free
Borah Park
801 S Aurora Dr, Boise
The spray pad has various water features for kids of all ages.
Hours are 10am-8pm
Free
Piccadilly Park Splash Pad
520 W Main St, Middleton
Free
WATER PARKS
Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland Road, Meridian
Click HERE for park hours, admission hours, and park amenities and specials
Roaring Springs is the Northwest's largest waterpark, featuring family raft rides, a wavepool, float river, racing slide, kiddie play area & more!
PARKS/PONDS
Quinn's Pond
3150 W Pleasanton Ave, Boise
Swimming, fishing and a beach to relax on. Kayaks/Canoes are allowed
Esther Simplot Park & Pond
55-acre site encompassing 23 acres of ponds suitable for fishing, wading and swimming. Park features include trails, docks, wetlands, boardwalks, shelters, grassy open areas, a playground, bridges and restrooms. A meandering stream will connect the park’s two ponds with Quinn’s Pond. Funding for development of the park is provided by the Simplot family foundation.
Boise River Park
Idaho's first Urban Whitewater Park
Located between the Fairview Ave. and Veteran's Memorial Parkway Bridge on the Boise River off of N. Whitewater Park Blvd.
STATE PARKS AND LAKES
Lake Lowell
Upper Dam Park - 12880 Iowa Ave, Nampa
Features a 20 acre park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, water fountain, disc golf course, story trail, swimming and fishing areas. Restrooms.
Lower Dam Recreation Area - Riverside Drive, Caldwell
Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, picnic areas, BBQ grills, restrooms
Free public use
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock Rd, Boise
10 minute drive from Boise
Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, biking
Sandy Point has a large sandy beach area, water toys and Volleyball area
State Park entrance fee $5 per vehicle. Free entrance with the Idaho State Parks Passport
Eagle Island State Park
4000 W Hatchery Rd, Eagle
Features a swimming beach, waterslide, grassy picnic area, disc golf, & more than five miles of trail for horseback riding, hiking or walking a dog.
State Park entrance fee $5 per vehicle. Free entrance with the Idaho State Parks Passport
OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS
IvyWild Pool
2250 S Leadville Ave, Boise
Hours - Daily: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Click HERE for admission rates
The larger/main pool has large pretzel slide and two drop-off slides for swimmers only. The pool has a zero-depth entry with curved shapes. The wading pool has a zero-depth entry with curved shapes and numerous play amenities. The wading pool is designed for non-swimming youth ages 6 years and under.
Borah Pool
801 S Aurora Dr, Boise
Click HERE for pool hours & admission rates
"L" shaped with 25 yard length and 6 lanes in long section. 4100 square feet surface area, 220,000 water gallons. Deep end 12 feet deep, has two one-meter diving boards. Shallow area has step in entry and slide for ages 5 and younger. Separate sprayground facility on NE side of pool deck.
Fairmont Pool
7928 W Northview St, Boise
Click HERE for pool hours & admission rates
"L" shaped with 25 yard length and 6 lanes in long section. 4845 square feet surface area, 188,500 water gallons. Fairmont pool offers an inflatable obstacle course. It will be available during open swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30pm-5:30pm, Fridays from 7pm-9pm, and all day on Sundays. Swim test will be required to participate. There will still be areas of the pool available for those who do not wish to play on the inflatable.
Lowell Pool
1601 N 28th St, Boise
Click HERE for pool hours & admission rates
Oval shaped, with 30 yard length at longest diameter. 3100 square feet surface area, 168,000 gallons of water Very limited deck space. Deep end 12 feet deep, with one one-meter diving board.
Natatorium Pool and Hydrotube
1811 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise
Click HERE for pool hours and admission rates
Rectangular shaped, 40 yards by 20 yards main pool. 7200 square feet surface area & 240,000 water gallons in main pool. Separate wading pool for children 6 years and under. Deep end 12 feet deep, with two one-meter diving boards. Hydrotube & separate splashdown pool. Hydrotube has a separate admission price.
South Pool
921 S Shoshone St, Boise
Click HERE for pool hours & admission rates
Oval shaped, with 30 yard length at longest diameter. 3100 square feet surface area, 168,000 water gallons. Very limited deck space. Deep end 12 feet deep, with one one-meter diving board.
Meridian City Pool at Storey Park
213 E Franklin Rd, Meridian
Click HERE for pool hours & admission prices
High Dive (3 meters), Low Dive (1 meter)
Kiddie Pool: Shaped like Mickey Mouse, 6 fountains and 3 Funbrellas. Lots of shade
720 Degree Vortex Slide (enclosed water slide)& a 10 foot Tube Slide
Two Basketball Hoops
5 Funbrellas and Canopies: Free admission if you aren't swimming
Lounge Chairs: 25 lounge chairs are provided for optimal sun bathing and relaxation. We also have benches, picnic tables and chairs for plenty of seating!
Free Lockers/Bags, Noodles/Goggles: Rent one of our colorful noodles for $.50 or purchase a pair of goggles for only $4.
Nampa Lakeview WaterPark
1304 7th St N, Nampa
Located inside Lakeview Park
Click HERE for pool hours & admission prices
Patio with umbrellas for shade and chairs, Pool beach entry, spraying water toys and a two story slide. Secured item check-in, full changing rooms, showers, and restrooms.
Lincoln Pool
508 Davis Ave, Nampa
Located in Lions Park
Click HERE for pool hours & admission prices
Families, kids and teens will have fun playing through the spouting, spraying and shooting on-deck water toys, jumping off the diving board or diving into the deep end. A separate 1 to 1 ½ foot deep kids’ pool is the perfect place for toddles to enjoy the hot summer days. Secured item check-in, full changing rooms, showers, and restrooms.
Caldwell Municipal Pool
512 Harrison, Caldwell
Click HERE for pool hours & admission prices
Pool attractions include 3’ and 12’ slides as well as two diving boards. Our pool varies in depth from 2’ for toddlers to 12’ in our diving area.
INDOOR SWIMMING POOLS
West Family YMCA and Boise Aquatics Center
5959 N Discovery Place, Boise
Click HERE for pool hours and admission prices
50-meter swimming pool with water slide, training pool, children’s pool with slides and water toys,
Hydrotherapy pool
Downtown YMCA Aquatics Center
1050 W State St, Boise
Click HERE for pool hours & admission prices
3 swimming pools, Heated spa pool (104 degrees, must be 15 or older or accompanied by guardian, ages 5 and under not allowed)
25-yard, 6-lane lap pool (heated at 80-82 degrees),
Recreational pool (heated at 87-89 degrees) with two slides, a “pretzel” and drop slide, and 3 lap lanes
Children’s pool for kids 6 and under (1-1.5 feet deep with a dragon-shaped slide and tumbling buckets of water)Swimming Lessons, Swim Team, and more for youth, Swimming Lessons, Aquatics Group Exercise, and more for adults
Treasure Valley Family Caldwell YMCA
3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell
Click HERE for pool hours & admission prices
Recreational pool, 25-yard, six-lane lap pool, Drop slide and diving board, “Lazy river” connecting to recreational pool, Children’s pool with water toys, pretzel slide, and splash pad, Dry sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi
Nampa Recreation Center Aquatics Center
131 Constitution Way, Nampa
Click HERE for pool hours & admission prices
Five indoor swimming pools with different features to offer great options for every swimmer. Lap pool, diving well, hydro pool, recreation pool, kids pool, spa, sauna & steam room. Water fountain, water slide, diving board, Tarzan rope, diving well and water tubes.
INDOOR PLACES TO PLAY, STAY COOL AND HAVE FUN!
Nerfed Boise
Dave & Busters
Pojos Family Fun Center
Chuck. E Cheese's
Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing
Fort Boise Open Gym
Planet Kid at Wings Center
Bodies in Motion
Jump Time Boise & Meridian
Gem State Gymnastics
Idaho IceWorld
Emerald Lanes
Westy's Bowling Lanes
Edwards Theatres
Reel Theatres
Discovery Center
MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game
World Center for Birds of Prey
Neighborhood Open Gyms
Big Al's Meridian
Wahooz Fun Zone
Dart Warz Meridian
Little Gym of Eagle/Meridian
Majestic Movie Theatre
Jabbers Play Date
Nampa Roller Drome
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Nampa Bowl
Caldwell Bowl
Libraries - Meridian, Star, Kuna, Boise, Nampa, Caldwell
Play Areas - Fast Food Restaurants and Boise Towne Square Mall
