Best Picnic Spots Around Boise

Dated: July 12 2023

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Summer is the perfect time to set up a picnic! It may be a little warm, but you can take the family out for an early picnic one day! Taking your lunch to a nearby park or nature preserve is a great way to get more Vitamin D this summer. 

 

Here are some top recommendations for picnic sites in (and near) Boise this summer!

 

Julia Davis Park

This 330-acre park has various gardens, a rose garden, a zoo, a golf course, and several picnic areas. Several paved walking and biking trails wind through the park.

 

Ann Morrison Park

Ann Morrison Park is home to a variety of sports fields, a playground, a skate park, and several picnic areas within its 230 acres. There is also a large pond that is popular for fishing and kayaking.

 

Kathryn Albertson Park

Kathryn Albertson Park is approximately 41 acres and is home to a variety of wildlife, ponds, and a fountain. There are also several picnic areas, a playground, and a botanical garden.

 

Mystic Cove Park

This park is located along the Greenbelt and has a playground, picnic tables, and a small pond. Several hiking trails lead to the top of the nearby hills, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Boise Valley.

 

River Pointe Park

This park is located on the banks of the Boise River and has a playground, picnic tables, and a boat launch. There is also a small waterfall, a great place to cool off on a hot day.

 

Renaissance Park

This 41-acre park has a playground, picnic tables, and a large lawn. There is also a pond, which is a great place to feed the ducks.

Where is your favorite place to have a picnic in and around Boise? Have you been to any of these parks in the area?

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Scott Trefaller

Scott grew up in Orange County, CA. and he and his family moved to Boise in 1972. He graduated from Meridian High School, then obtained a BA in Marketing from Boise State University. He has over 20 ye....

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