The sheltered picnic pavilions at Discovery Park are perfect for hosting parties. Sandy Point’s amphitheater is a great fit for larger events like family reunions, weddings, receptions, or corporate parties. You can celebrate with those closest to you while enjoying views of the Boise River.
Want to reserve a shelter for day use? Use the Day Use Shelter Application to request a reservation and get additional information. You can also visit the IDPR Reservation System to view available day use options, pricing, and dates.
Located just 8 miles southeast of Boise, Discovery Park is a great place to picnic, fish, and relax among the magnificent trees and the rocky canyons which offer beauty and solitude. This section of the Boise River is an excellent flat water area often visited by canoeists and kayakers. You will usually see waterfowl, song birds, and our resident owl during the summer while bald eagles are common in the winter.
Dogs Welcome
Discovery is an excellent place for dogs to play! Please clean up after your pet (doggy bag dispensers are located by the dumpsters) and please keep your four-legged friends leashed when not playing in the water.
Hours of Operation
Open sunrise to sunset year-round.
What’s at Discovery Park?
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Group shelters
- Sand volleyball court
- Horseshoes
Current Conditions
Address: 74 Arrowrock Rd
Boise, ID 83716
Phone: (208) 334-2432
Hours of Operation: Discovery Park and Spring Shores Hours: Sunrise to Sunset, daily | Sandy Point Hours: 8am-8pm daily| People and property must leave at closing.
