As temperatures rise, the kids will be begging you to hit up the pools and splash pads in Boise! Pack up the family and check out one of these fun splash pads in the Boise area.
Boise Splash Pads: Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day and operable from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Quick Mom Tip: Bring a cup or bucket for the littles. They love to collect and pour the water.
Ann Morrison Interactive Fountain
1000 S. Americana Blvd.
If you are a Boise native, you know that this fountain needed updating for a while. In 2023, the city finally updated it to a fun, interactive fountain. It the perfect spot for kids and adults to cool off in the summer months. Located right in the heart of one of Boise’s most beloved parks, Ann Morrison, this fountain is open from sunrise to sunset.
Borah Park Spray Pad
801 Aurora Dr.
This splash pad includes water features for kids of all ages, including the classic tip-over bucket and spraying daisy. It’s located next to the Borah Pool entrance. There is also a reservable picnic shelter that makes for a great spot for a birthday party or a celebration in the park.
Comba Park Splash Pad
2995 N. Five Mile Rd.
This splash pad has a variety of different features for the kids to enjoy.
Grove Plaza Fountain
827 W. Main St.
This one is a contributor favorite, but it can get busy! Located in the heart of downtown Boise, this fountain is a classic in the summer and makes for a great cool-down spot during Alive After Five, First Thursday, or any other event happening downtown.
Molenaar Park Splash Pad
2815 S. Maple Grove
This is a newer splash pad that opened in 2023, but they were smart when building this one. A series of shade structures (think large umbrellas) have been installed to block the hot summer sun and provide shade while the littles play. Thank you, Boise!
Meridian Splash Pads: Open Memorial Day – Labor Day from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Meridian: Discovery Park
2121 E. Lake Hazel Rd.
This park is a newer one, and there are future plans to keep improving and adding on. The splash pad is located right next to the playground and has a variety of water features for the kids to play in.
Meridian: Kleiner Park
1900 N. Records Ave.
This one is a contributor favorite due to the shade near the splash pad to lounge in while the little ones play. Score! Located in Meridian right behind the Village.
Meridian: Settlers Park
3245 N. Meridian Rd.
Another contributor favorite, this splash pad is a great spot for kids and is one of the bigger ones around town. It’s located in Meridian, right off Meridian Rd. One Boise Mom contributor mentioned that “the sight lines between the playground and the splash pad aren’t great if you have kids split between the two.” Keep this in mind, but otherr than that, it is a lively spot for families.
Eagle Splash Pads: Open Memorial Day – Labor Day from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Eagle: Guerber Park
2200 Hill Rd.
This is another contributor favorite. It is one of the bigger splash pads around town, and our contributor said she loves to take little boats or ducks to float down the river that runs through the splash pad for extra fun.
Eagle: Reid Merrill Park
637 E Shore Dr.
This splash pad located in Eagle has a few different water features for the kids.
Eagle: Heritage Park
185 E State St.
This is a smaller fountain, but it is located in the heart of downtown Eagle off of State St. It makes for a good cool-down spot if you are in downtown Eagle area.
Kuna: Kuna Splash Pad
151 W 2nd St.
This is the only splash pad in Kuna. If you aren’t floating the Indian Creek or attending Kuna Days to get sprayed by the firetrucks, then this is the next best place to cool down.
Open Memorial Day – Labor Day from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
A few more spots to cool down around town:
Bowler Park Misters
4403 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID
Franklin Park Misters
310 S. Hilton St. Boise, ID
Meridian: Hillsdale Park
3801 E Hill Park St. Meridian, ID
Do you know of any Boise area splash pads that we didn’t list? Email us at [email protected] so we can add it to the list!
Check out our Guide to Pools in the Boise Area for more summer fun.
