Sightseeing
Oregon Trail
Oregon TrailGreat hiking and mountain biking towards lucky peak or towards the Boise River.
Everything Else
Barclay Bay
Swimming and paddle-boarding.
Diversion Dam
Paved running/cycling path along the boise river.
Sandy Point Beach
Beach for swimming, picnic and paddle-boarding.
Macks Creek Park
400 Arrow Rock RdGreat camping and day use area with swimming docks.
East Gowen Road
East Gowen RoadGreat cycling with wide bike lanes.
Black Cliffs Rock Climbing
Idaho 21Great rock climbing (advanced).
Great bouldering and a great hike to the top starting from the old State Penitentiary
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdGreat bouldering and a great hike to the top starting from the old State Penitentiary
Start of Table Rock hike. Concerts here (Boise Botanical Gardens).
131 locals recommend
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdStart of Table Rock hike. Concerts here (Boise Botanical Gardens).
Boise River float begins here (ends in Ann Morrison Park, downtown). Floats for rent here.
61 locals recommend
Barber Park
Barber ParkBoise River float begins here (ends in Ann Morrison Park, downtown). Floats for rent here.