Esther Simplot Park

Esther Simplot Park is a 55-acre site with approximately 23 acres of ponds suitable for fishing, wading, and swimming. The park features trails, docks, wetlands, boardwalks, shelters, grassy open areas, a playground, bridges, and restrooms. It is part of the 'Ribbon of Jewels,' a string of riverside parks named for prominent local women. The park is adjacent to the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Boise Whitewater Park, a popular in-river recreation site enjoyed by kayakers and surfers. Life jackets are strongly recommended for anyone swimming in or paddling at the pond, and service animals are welcome, but pets are not permitted. The park has a playground for ages 2-12 and provides access to the Boise River Greenbelt, which offers scenic views and wildlife habitat