April 2024 Update:
Discovery Park & the Greenbelt section that runs through it will be CLOSED April 22-April 25th due to tree work being conducted. Please stay out of this park unit during this time for your safety and the safety of workers.
Restroom Facilities are currently being worked on to have them open for spring/summer as soon as possible. Until this process is complete Portable restrooms are available in the parking lot at Discovery and Sandy Point units. The west restrooms at the concession building of Spring Shores Marina remains open.
- Starting April 22nd, Sandy Point Hours are 8am-6pm 7days a week. All vehicles must be out by 6pm. Pedestrian/Greenbelt use is allowed until sunset. The Disc Golf and pets allowed at Sandy Point season will end on MAY 1st. After May1st, NO pets are allowed into Sandy Point until October 1st.
- Discovery and Spring Shores Units: Sunrise to Sunset, pets are allowed (year-round)
LAKE INFORMATION:
The East ramp of Spring Shores is CLOSED. West Ramp is currently open. All slips in the Marina are now in the water, please contact the Spring Shores office when you have your contract paperwork in and will be putting your boat into your slip for the season.
Pull up docks around the lake for day use and camping are not yet in the water, these will likely not be available for use until May 1st.
If you like fun in the sun, the beach at Sandy Point is the place for you and your family. Enjoy a dip in the cool water after a scenic bike ride on the Boise River Greenbelt! This 34-acre site at the base of Lucky Peak Dam features a large sandy swimming area complete with water toys and two beach volleyball courts. Sandy Point offers lots of cool grass and shady trees.
Hours of Operation
Park hours for Sandy Point are 8 am – 6pm
If unsure, please call the park for current operating hours. (208) 334-2432
Paddleboard Rentals
Paddleboard rentals during the summer season are available at through Paddleboard Idaho, located within Sandy Point. (208) 297-3884 Paddleboard Idaho
What is Not Allowed at Sandy Point?
- Pets are prohibited from Sandy Point May 1 – October 1
- Glass containers and fishing are prohibited.
- No hardshell watercraft in the swimming area (we recommend Discovery Park for this type of watercraft), Inflatable watercraft only.
- No tree-hanging hammocks or slacklines
What’s at Sandy Point?
- Restrooms
- Changing Areas
- Showers
- Charcoal Grills
- Picnic Tables
- Disc golf (Seasonally: Oct 1 – May 1)
- 2 Sand Volleyball courts
- Amphitheater (reservation only)
- Loaner Backpack Program
- “Scout’s Footprint Friends” Animal Track self-guided activity, starts near the concession building.
- “Space Walk” with self-guided tour brochure, located along bike path
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-6pm | People and property must leave at closing.
