Information about Parks
Each park page has an email link to the park on the upper left-hand side of the page beneath the search link. Click on Email the Park. Addresses and phone numbers are at the bottom of each park page.
Information about the Agency
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation headquarters is located at 5657 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, ID, 83716. Our main office number is 208-334-4199.
Nancy Merrill
Director
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0065
Jan Johns, Administrative Assistant, 208-514-2251
FAX 208-334-5232
Email
Dave Ricks
Deputy Director
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0065
208-514-2450
FAX 208-334-5232
Email
Jennifer Okerlund
Communication Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0065
208-514-2254
FAX 208-334-5232
Email
Betsy Johnson
Human Resource Officer
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0065
208-514-2257
FAX 208-334-5232
Email
Rick Just
Comprehensive Planning Chief
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0065
208-514-2480
FAX 208-334-5232
Email
Regional Offices
David White
North Idaho Region Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
2885 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1
Coeur d'Alene ID 83815
208-769-1511
Fax: 208-769-1418
Email
Garth Taylor
East & South Idaho Region Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
4279 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Idaho Falls ID 83401
208-525-7121
FAX 208-525-7123
Email
Information about Grants
Please check our grants section first to see if information provided there answers your question.
Kathy Muir
State and Federal Grant Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
5657 Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
208-514-2431
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Jill Murphey
South Region Grant Specialist
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
5657 Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
208-514-2432
Fax: 208-334-3741
Email
Tami Johnson
North Region Grant Specialist
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
North Region Office
2885 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
208-769-1511
Fax: 208-769-1418
Email
Jennifer Park
East Region Grant Specialist
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
4279 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Idaho Falls ID 83401
208-525-7121
FAX 208-525-7123
Email
Information About Motorized and Non-Motorized Outdoor Recreation Programs
Please check our recreation section first to see if information provided there answers your question.
Dave Claycomb
Recreation Resources Bureau Chief
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2410
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Troy Elmore
Off Highway Vehicle Program Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2411
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Leo Hennessy
Non-Motorized Trails Program Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2419
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Dave Dahms
Boating Program Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2412
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Marc Hildesheim
North Region Trails Specialist
2750 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1
Coeur d'Alene ID 83815
208-769-1511
Fax: 208-769-1418
Email
Todd Wernex
South Region Trails Specialist
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2413
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Michael Robinson
East Region Trails Specialist
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
4279 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Idaho Falls ID 83401
208-525-7121
FAX 208-525-7123
Email
Information about Employment
Visit our employment information page for information on current agency job advertisements and instructions on how to apply online.
Denice Gardner
Payroll / Benefits / Recruitment
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2491
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Volunteer Opportunties
Visit our volunteer opportunities page for information on current openings and the application process.
Kathryn Hampton
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Volunteer Services / Seasonal Hiring
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2493
FAX 208-334-3741
Email
Directory of Personnel
If you know the name of the person you are trying to reach, email addresses and telephone numbers are available in the Idaho State Directory.
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