Today (August 26) is National Dog Day. To celebrate, we’ve put together an article that celebrates our loyal companions.
It seems dogs are an integral part of living in Idaho. While man’s best friend can be handy in hunting adventures, most people enjoy the companionship of a faithful furry friend.
Since Idahoans love their dogs, it makes sense that the Treasure Valley has lots of dog parks for residents to let their four-legged friends romp. Many of the area’s parks allow dogs if they’re on leashes. The list below details off-leash areas in parks where dogs are able to run and play free of leashes.
Treasure Valley Area Dog Parks
Boise
Ann Morrison Park Dog Off-Leash Area
1000 N. Americana Blvd
Off-Leash Hours: November 1 – February 28, Sunrise to Sunset
Not Fenced
Castle Hills Park Dog Off-Leash Area
5350 N. Eugene St.
Off-Leash Hours: Sunrise to 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. to Sunset
Not Fenced
Cypress Park Dog Off-Leash Area
4382 S. Tableridge Way
Off-Leash Hours: Sunrise to 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. to Sunset
Not Fenced
Manitou Park Dog Off-Leash Area
2001 S. Manitou Ave.
Off-Leash Hours: Sunrise to 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. to Sunset
Not Fenced
Mariposa Park Dog Off-Leash Park
9851 W. Irving St.
Sunrise to Sunset
Fenced
Molenaar Park Off-Leash Park
2815 S. Maple Grove Road
Sunrise to Sunset
Fenced
Morris Hill Park Dog Off-Leash Park
10 N. Roosevelt St.
Sunrise to Sunset
Fenced
Optimist Youth Sports Complex Dog Off-Leash Area
9889 W. Hill Rd.
Off-Leash Hours: November 1 – February 28 and June 1 – August 31, Sunrise to Sunset
Not Fenced
Pine Grove Park Dog Off-Leash Park
8995 W. Shoup Dr
Sunrise to Sunset
Fenced
Redwood Park Dog Off-Leash Area
2675 N Shamrock
Off-Leash Hours: Sunrise to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to Sunset
Not Fenced
Sunset Park Dog Off-Leash Area
2625 N. 32nd St.
Off-Leash Hours: Sunrise to 10 a.m.
Not Fenced
Together Treasure Valley Dog Island
1000 N. Americana Blvd.
Williams Park Dog Off-Leash Area
300 W. Williams St.
Off-Leash Hours: August 1 – May 31: Sunrise to 10 a.m; June 1 – July 31: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Year-round: 4 p.m. to Sunset
Not Fenced
Winstead Park Dog Off-Leash Area
6150 W. Northview St.
Off-Leash Hours: September 1 – May 31: Sunrise to 10 a.m; June 1 – August 31, Sunrise to 8 a.m.; November 1 – February 1, 3 p.m. to Sunset
Not Fenced
Caldwell
Centennial Dog Park (Whittenberger Park)
420 W. Chicago St.
Dawn to Dusk
Fenced
Meridian
Discovery Park Off-Leash Area
2121 E. Lake Hazel Road
Dawn to Dusk
Fenced
Storey Bark Park
430 E. Watertower Lane
Dawn to Dusk
Fenced
Nampa
Amity Dog Park
2900 2nd Street S. (Amity and 2nd St. S)
Dawn to Dusk
Fenced