Esther Simplot Park

Category: Park in Boise, Idaho

Address: 3206 W Pleasanton Ave, Boise, ID 83702, USA

Phone: +12086087600

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–10PM

Monday: 7AM–10PM

Tuesday: 7AM–10PM

Wednesday: 7AM–10PM

Thursday: 7AM–10PM

Friday: 7AM–10PM

Saturday: 7AM–10PM

Reviews

Kaitlin Challis

Jul 17, 2022

A great park for the outdoorsy type, and those who just want to take in the scenery! Bring your bathing suits and a floatie if possible!

Jodi Loux

Jun 24, 2022

One of our favorite spots. Bring your swim suit in the summer. Floaty, paddle board, rafting, bike path, all things you are able to do at this beautiful park located right next to the Boise river. Perfect for taking pictures or hosting celebrations. Playground and sand near the beach for the little ones is nice as well.

astryd savage

Jan 21, 2022

Beautiful place! Such a nice walking path and all the animals make my day!

Ty B

Jul 18, 2021

Boises crown jewel threatened. Recently we witnessed a homeless person smash a sign with a crowbar on the edge of this park and then approach us asking for directions to State Street. He was agitated and high or drunk. The Boise Mayor and Police Chief defunded Bike Patrol. We used to see them 2-3 times a day along greenbelt. They also don’t dispatch to move the homeless out of the parks and if you enter the parks at the crack of dawn some of them are still up on a bender and you are not safe. The police don’t even call you back anymore to tell you what they did if you report an incident and we now see graffiti that sits for months without being removed. With a police chief the mayor hired from Portland I am concerned we are slowly becoming the next Portland. I hope citizens stand up to hold our leaders accountable and keep us safe.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a place to swim at the park?

Tracy DiBenedetti | Jan 15, 2019
shaneduc | Jan 16, 2019

Yes

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is there a grill at this park to cook on?

Liz Thompson | Jan 15, 2020
Sehara Natural | Jan 16, 2020

There are several places designated for grilling

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Are there barbecues or fire pits in the park?

Wellesley Kopsa | Jan 15, 2019
Laurie Totter | Jan 16, 2019

Yep

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Can we take our single pontoon raft to fish the pond?

Wayne Todd | Aug 17, 2020
CK | Aug 18, 2020

yes you can buddy

Do they have air pumps

Kelly Covington | Jun 18, 2020
Desiree Camarena | Jun 19, 2020

I've seen one or two there. It's a huge park so there's probably more.

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Are dogs allowed to walk on leases?

Cori General | Jan 15, 2020
Rick Founds | Jan 16, 2020

Yes they are

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Where are the funds coming from to build Simplot park?

Willy Boyd | Jan 15, 2020
Jeffery Dearing | Jan 16, 2020

Who cares? It's good use of what was useless land.

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What is the walking distance around the center lake at Easter Simplot Park?

Amber White | Jan 15, 2020
Oscar Reyes | Jan 16, 2020

Esther Simplot Park is an expansive 55-acre site encompassing approximately 23 acres of ponds, I will recommend to turn on an app on your phone to track the pad you are wanting to know and be more accurate.

Can we take dogs

Joanie Orndoff | Jan 15, 2020
keuper Stark | Jan 16, 2020

It is best to not bring the pups to Simplot park. It's like a $90 ticket. Dogs are allowed on the green belt which goes along the park but not in the park itself.

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Is there camping (for tents) at this park, or any others in the area?

Eric Closson | Jan 15, 2019
Lynda Cook | Jan 16, 2019

No not here. Yes some in kinda nearby areas, mostly up the mountain though. Also id recommend booking ahead anywhere in the area

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Do you have to pay for parking?

Tora Williams | Jan 15, 2019
Nicholas Bailey | Jan 16, 2019

No. It is free.

what are the all poles for? we visitors are very confused

brent caruthers archer | Jan 15, 2019
Esther Simplot Park (Owner) | Jan 16, 2019

It is part of the playground.

Is there toxic algae in Quinn's Pond?

taya mchugh | Jan 15, 2019
David Bartels | Jan 16, 2019

One of the ponds is currently closed because of suspicious algae

Is there a volleyball area?

Robert Heckathorn | Jan 15, 2019
glenda cortner | Jan 16, 2019

Not that I saw, but plenty of grassy area to set one up, I'm pretty sure.

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Is there an air pump at the park for rafts?

Spìrít gïrl | Jan 15, 2019
Jarred Blankenship | Jan 16, 2019

No, but Idaho River Sports might have air.

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What activities are going on this weekend at Ester Simplot park?

Kim Veit | Jan 15, 2019
Aaron Azzarito | Jan 16, 2019

Music on the water Saturday and Sunday! Free entrance. Beer garden, taco trucks, great music....and (of course) great people! 😊👌

Do you need fishing license to fish

carolyn foster | Jan 15, 2019
Jarred Blankenship | Jan 16, 2019

Yes if you are over 14 yrs old.

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Are dogs on leash allowed!

Georgia DeHaas | Jan 15, 2019
Esther Simplot Park (Owner) | Jan 16, 2019

Dogs are permitted on leash only on the Greenbelt travelling through the park. They are not allowed anywhere in the park.

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When is off leash dates

John Miyake | Jan 15, 2019
A. | Jan 16, 2019

There are none here.

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Is fishing open

Lance Sanders | Jan 15, 2018
Charles Rehdorf | Jan 16, 2018

There is fishing and they are catching but they are still recommending catch and release

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I see two different answers on this forum I’m not sure which is correct I see sign saying the dogs are not allowed only service dogs but yet I see people walking around with their dogs on a leash which one is it can someone help me out please?

Tad van | Aug 12, 2021
Phillip Canedy | Aug 13, 2021

I would assume if the pooch is on a leash or not insane it's a free country and worse case just a book and release down at the pound they get immunizations etc. added to the bail amount u don't authorize but get to pay for. Could be neutered also which I wouldn't wish on my worse enemy certainly not my best friend. Pick up any landmines and leashed you might get warned sorry couldn't help

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Is there bbq pits there or is bbqing allowed at esther simplot park

Denise Rodriguez | Jul 27, 2021
Nik Knapp | Jul 28, 2021

Yeah there is pits at the park and it is allowed

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Is there a place to swim and if so is it free? Or do you need a season pass

_Monster_energy_addict_ | Jul 27, 2021
Ingrid Vandenboorn | Jul 28, 2021

I heard on the news, high risk E. Coli. I wouldn't swim in the pond. You're better off to go swimming at the lake or river.

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Are there grills there or can one bring their own

Jose M. Garcia | Jun 27, 2021
daytymer | Jun 28, 2021

You can bring a grill to the picnic areas of Esther Simplot. They must have a drip pan.

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