Alive After 5
Boise's favorite Summer Concert Series runs June through September every Wednesday and is held in the Grove Plaza downtown Boise. Listen to live music and enjoy cool beverages, vendor booths and delicious food each week. Cool off in the fountain...dance 'til you drop...or just sit back and watch! Either way, it's a great event for the whole family to enjoy...and it's FREE to attend! The event starts at 5 pm and lasts until 8 pm.

Boise City Greenbelt
The Boise Greenbelt links over 850 acres of parks and natural areas along the Boise River, including a 25-mile long bicycle and pedestrian path, all paved except for a 1.5 mile section from Barber Park downstream. Year-round visitors can see songbirds, ducks, Canadian geese, great blue heron and bald eagles in the winter. Wildlife viewing is best in early morning or late afternoon. There are several developed sites and overlooks adjacent to the Greenbelt for wildlife viewing.

Along the Boise Greenbelt are Barber Park, Municipal Park, Julia Davis Park, Ann Morrison Park and Kathryn Albertson Park, all offering a variety of recreation for visitors. Boise Parks has a map showing the greenbelt, parks, museums and other attractions.

Boise Parks & Recreation
Welcome to Boise Parks & Recreation, where we seek to provide the citizens of Boise with fun, exciting and healthy activities in our community! I'm glad you stopped in to learn more about our people and places, and I hope you enjoy exploring the many activities, open spaces, and park facilities available through Boise Parks & Recreation. On these pages you'll find information about Fort Boise Community Center, Idaho IceWorld, Warm Springs Golf Course and Zoo Boise as well as the beautiful Boise River Greenbelt, the Boise City pools, and our city parks.

Whether you're interested in a walk along the Greenbelt, playing softball, creating art, taking a hike in the Foothills, picnicking, dancing or visiting Zoo Boise, the Boise Parks & Recreation Department has an activity for everyone!

Boise Saturday Market
The Capital City Public Market of Boise, Idaho is an on-going, centrally located gathering place where local farmers and producers can sell their products to community residents and visitors every Saturday morning from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm from mid April to the end of October. The Market upholds the age-old tradition of allowing the consumer to meet the producer while encouraging the production and consumption of agricultural products in the Treasure Valley. Maintaining a diverse mix of products offered for sale at the Market will provide direct marketing opportunities for growers, specialty food vendors, and artisan vendors alike. The Market is more than just a place of business - it is a mutually beneficial and sustainable community activity. The Market exists to provide sales and marketing opportunities that would be unavailable to producers on an individual basis. The Market is a non-profit corporation whose membership is comprised primarily of Market vendors. It is governed by a Board of Directors who are voted on by the membership.
Holiday Market: November 24 - December 22

• Christmas carolers, hot chocolate
• Greenery and fresh & dried holiday wreaths
• Unique handmade gifts by local artisans
• Fresh & dried Northwest cranberries
• Local winter produce & fruit gourmet meats & sauces
• Award winning Idaho wines & cheeses
• Gourmet chocolate products
• Fresh baked breads & pastries

Boise Train Depot
The Boise Depot is a beautiful historic Spanish-style structure operated by the Boise Parks & Recreation Department. Designed by New York architects, the building opened in 1925 to elaborate fanfare in the capital city. With a splendid panoramic view of the Boise Front, the building grounds include Platt Gardens, a lovely park with pathways, a gazebo and a koi pond. Depot amenities include The Great Hall, a soaring 3,542-square-foot multi-story atrium that once served as the building's waiting room. Capacity: 165 seated, 300 standing

City of Boise Recreation
The city's web site (below) provides links to News, Events, Parents & Youth, Jobs, City Government, Services, Departments, Business, Visiting Boise, and Online Services.

Boise (pronounced boy-see), the capital and largest city in the State of Idaho, is the hub of commerce, banking and government for the state. Located along the Boise River and nestled against foothills of the Rocky Mountains, our city offers many outdoor activities to local residents, from skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort to biking on the Boise River Greenbelt to boating at nearby reservoirs.  The Boise area has it all - desert, rivers, mountains and lakes for hiking, camping, kayaking, river rafting, hunting and fishing.

Many large regional, national and international companies are headquartered here, including Simplot Corporation, Boise Cascade, Washington Group, Micron Technology and Hewlett-Packard.

Boise is home to Boise State University, the state's largest university with an enrollment of over 18,600 students, as well as 34 grade schools, 9 junior high schools, and 5 high schools.

First Thursday
First Thursday takes place on the first Thursday of each month, throughout downtown Boise. The event takes place from 5:00 - 9:00 pm and focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown, while enjoying in-store entertainment and special events. The Downtown Boise Association provides free trolley service and a special event map for the evening.

Golf Courses in Idaho
Idaho has 119 golf courses to choose from. This website directory lists the courses by city. The cities with the most golf courses such as Boise, Coeur D Alene, and Idaho Falls are listed first under the Top 10. Award-winning golf courses are noted. Click on the course name to view more information on the course, including reviews and tournaments.

Idaho Black History Museum
Founded in 1995, the Idaho Black History Museum currently is the only black history museum in the Pacific Northwest. The quaint museum chronicles the rich history of Blacks in Idaho beginning with William Clark's slave York, who accompanied Lewis & Clark on their historic journey west. The museum offers a combination of exhibits, educational programs and special events that interpret Black history and culture in Idaho. It's purpose is to build bridges between cultures to explore issues that affect Americans of all cultures and ethnicities.

Idaho Fish & Game MK Nature Center
The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center offers a one-of-a-kind fish and wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt near downtown Boise. The Nature Center's stream walk and education building provide a glimpse of Idaho's many landscapes and abundant wildlife. The underwater viewing windows along the stream walk give visitors a fish-eye view of the world.

Idaho Fishing
Idaho is famous for its fishing. More than 10 world-class blue-ribbon wild trout streams, including the Henrys Fork, Silver Creek and the St. Joe River, are scattered throughout the state. Many other high- quality trout streams exist that don't get the headlines and the crowds. Idaho's rugged mountains contain more than 1,500 high mountain lakes with good trout fishing. Numerous large natural lakes and provide a wide variety of fishing opportunities for warm and cold-water species. In contrast to some states, most Idaho fishing waters are located in the public domain, and are open to the public. Access is free.

Family Fishing Waters
In response to anglers' requests for more family-oriented fishing opportunities and simplified rules, Fish and Game has developed Family Fishing Water regulations. In these areas there are year-round seasons, a general six-fish limit for trout, bass, walleye and pike, and no bag limit for other species. There are no length limits or tackle requirements.

Salmon and Steelhead
Idaho is the only inland western state with ocean-run salmon and steelhead, and when conditions right, the hatchery part of these runs provides an exciting fishing experience. State records are 54 pounds for salmon and 30 pounds, 2 ounces for steelhead.

Idaho Hot Springs
Idaho is well known for its hot springs, and is the state with the highest hot spring density. Many of Idaho's 232 hot springs are natural. The web site lists natural hot springs throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia, although the majority of them are in Idaho. Hot springs reviews include trip reports (briefings), pictures, video clips, and ratings. There are also both public (no charge) and private hot springs (fees differ). See also Zim's Hot Springs, 13 miles from McCall.

Idaho Human Rights Education Center
The Center's Mission is to promote respect for human dignity and diversity through education and to foster our individual responsibility to work for justice and peace. We achieve this mission through education programming, Memorial tours and collaborative advocacy. We are proud of our many accomplishments.

Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology
Located next to the Old Penitentiary in Idaho's Historical District, the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) offers exhibits and educational programs about Idaho's fascinating geologic history and rich mining heritage.

Idaho Outfitters and Guide Association
The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is a non-profit business trade association. It represents the majority of the state's full time licensed outfitters and guides. Members primarily are small, independently owned businesses offering guided hunting, fishing, river running, trail riding, hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowmobiling, and guest ranch trips.
An outfitter is someone who offers guided trips for compensation. To operate legally in Idaho, outfitters must be licensed with the state Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. A guide is an outfitter's employee. Guides must be certified in first aid. They must train with a licensed outfitter, and they must be licensed with the state board.

Idaho was one of the first states in the West to license and bond outfitters and guides. The state established requirements in 1954, a decade before the Forest Service began similar regulation. Not until the 1980s did Montana, Wyoming and Colorado follow Idaho's example.

Explore Idaho's official adventure travel site with listings for over 250 outfitters and related services. Idaho has something for families, sportsmen/women, seniors, singles, couples and groups. Idaho outfitters have hidden cabins and lodges all over Idaho. Learn about Idaho's rivers, lakes, national forests, wilderness areas, and how to plan an adventure trip.

Idaho Tennis Association
The Idaho Tennis Association heads the Idaho District of the Intermountain Tennis Association, a section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. The Idaho Tennis Association is a non-profit organization with nearly 4,000 members in Southern Idaho. It coordinates adult leagues, junior team tennis, team Idaho and promotes USTA school tennis throughout the District. The Idaho Tennis Association invests 100 percent of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis from the grassroots levels. They are dedicated to carrying out the USTA's mission "to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the Gem State".

Their web site has directions to tennis courts in Idaho.

Idaho Velodrome and Cycling Park
The Idaho VeloPark Committee has finalized site selection and in partnership with the City of Eagle, Idaho is in the design phase of this leading, World Class facility. This comprehensive multidiscipline bike park will be located at the Eagle, Idaho Sports Complex on 20 acres. The IVCP will include the venues of BMX, Four-Cross, Skills Terrain, Jump/Aerials Terrain, Short-Track MTB, Cyclo-Cross, and the cornerstone outdoor 333 meter concrete surface Cycling Track. The IVCP will be accessible to Cyclist’s from all corners of the Treasure Valley and region. Contact us to learn more and find out how you can be a part of the IVCP. The premier Cycling Park on the planet.

Directions: The Cycle Park & Velodrome is located in Eagle Idaho on
N. Horseshoe Bend Rd, across from
E. Greenbrook St.From Boise (17th & State) Proceed 6.6 miles northwest on
State Street (Toward Eagle Idaho) Turn Right (north) on
N. Horseshoe Bend Road. (This is the last right before ID 55 to McCall)
Travel 2.0 miles (past Hill Rd. Pkwy and Floating Feather Rd. The Park is on your right.

Idaho Wineries
Idaho wineries range from very small, by-appointment-only cellars, to larger wineries open for tours and tastings year-round. When looking for premier wines from the Northwest, start with wine from Idaho, as the wine industry in Idaho is growing at an exciting pace. New wineries, new vineyards, and unique changes, it just gets better and better. On a short weekend drive in southwest Idaho, one can take a tasting tour you will want to repeat again and again. Do you like red wines, white wines, blush, sweet, dry, still, or sparkling? They are all only a few minutes away. Use their web site as your virtual guide to the wineries and wines of Idaho.

Julia Davis Park
Julia Davis Park is a Regional Park located near downtown Boise.  The park is 89.4 acres and is  a cultural, historic and artistic gateway into the heart of the city. Nestled within the park is the Rose Garden, Zoo Boise, Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Historical Museum, the Black History Museum and the Discovery Center. The band shell, playground, lagoon and river walks also are favorites of residents and visitors alike.

This beautiful park began as a donation of 43 acres of land to the people of Boise in 1907 by Thomas Davis as a memorial to his beloved wife, Julia.

 Amenities; Reservations, Rose Garden, Zoo Boise, Playground, Cultural Sites, Tennis. 

Northend.org
The Northend.org web site was created to insure that the Northend community would be provided with a subjective view of the important issues and opportunities we are facing in one of the great, dynamic neighborhoods of the West. Northend.org is also dedicated to preserving the values and characteristics that makes it the unique and progressive community it is through doing my part to educate people about the historic treasures that are part of our area. Check the Northend.org calendar for activities and news.

Southwest Idaho Travel Association
Visitors to Southwest Idaho will appreciate this web site, which lists the following things to do by category, with links to that particular venue:

• Arts & Entertainment: Arts & Culture, Fairs & Festivals, Film Festivals, Historical, Lewis & Clark, Rodeos, Sporting, Winter Celebrations
• Food and Wine: Wineries, Restaurants
• Golf and Sporting Events
• History and Heritage: Ghost/Mining Era Towns, Historic Sites, Museums
• Outdoor Activities: Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Snowcat Skiing, Sledding, Sleigh Rides, Snowmobiling, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Rafting and Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, ATV Riding, Ballooning, Guided Trips, Horseback Riding, Hot Springs, Natural Attractions, Parks, Scenic Drives, Skateboard Parks, Tours, Trains, Wagon Rides, Wildlife Viewing

Visit Idaho
Many people don't know much about Idaho except "famous potatoes". But, since you are here, you would probably like to know more.

Adjacent to Washington and Oregon in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho is a big state. It's been said if you flatten all the mountains in Idaho, the state would be the size of Texas. Idaho covers two time zones, runs from Canada to Nevada, and encompasses the western side of the continental divide of the Rocky Mountains. Rivers, mountains and farmland dominate the state's landscape. The panhandle has emerald green hillsides, timbered mountains and pristine lakes. Central Idaho is covered with jagged peaks. The Snake River Plain, with its wide open vistas, irrigated farm lands and vibrant cities forms the character of Southern Idaho.

The visitidaho.org web site has "Go" "Do" "Stay" and "Deals" section pages. The "Go" section list places to go in Idaho, where you can browse by attractions, cities, parks or scenic byways, as well as by the part of the state you can choose. The "Do" section list things to do in Idaho by attractions, outdoor recreation, or events. This is the most comprehensive part of the web site. Under attractions, for instance, are listed 28 items (i.e. amusement parks, ghost/mining era towns, waterfalls), while under outdoor recreation are listed 31 items (i.e. dog sledding, horseback riding, wildlife viewing), and under events are listed 9 items (i.e. arts & culture events, fairs & festivals, rodeos).

The "Stays" sections lists places to stay in Idaho: hotels and motels, bed & breakfast inns, guest ranches, vacation rentals, and RV Parks/Campgrounds. Finally, the "Deals" section lists vacation deals for lodging, golf, family activities, and events.

World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame and Museum
The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame, located on the Boise State University campus in Idaho, recognizes individuals and organizations from the world of amateur and professional athletics who, through their humanitarian efforts, distinguish themselves as role models in the community.

More than 35 sports-humanitarians have been enshrined in Boise, including tennis great Arthur Ashe, MLB pioneer Jackie Robinson, NFL coaching legend Tom Landry, the NBA's David Robinson, soccer great Pele and the Harlem Globetrotters.

The Hall was the inspiration behind Boise's Humanitarian Bowl, and its Humanitarian Awards program annually recognizes exceptional community-focused organizations and leaders from Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, NASCAR, NCAA College Football and other organizations.

YMCA Boise
The Downtown Family YMCA was built in 1968 and has been renovated or expanded several times, most recently in 2005. Fitness: cardio equipment, Technogym equipment, Keiser equipment, Cybex equipment, free weights. Space: 2 gymnasiums, 2 cardio/weight room, 3 racquetball courts (2 convertible to squash), climbing wall, multi-purpose room, Teen and Family Activity Center ages 12-18, Youth Activity Center ages 6 - 12, and drop-in nursery for ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Locker rooms: adult locker rooms upstairs, youth and family locker rooms downstairs, special needs locker rooms on both levels, elevator access to all levels, laundry service available with membership.