Boise Parks and Recreation

How Idaho's public lands, parks and resources be shared among the increasing number of recreationists in the Gem State

As temperatures drop and Idaho starts to see more snow, some trails are being closed to help protect popular recreation spots within the Boise Foothills.

Are dandelions really that bad? We didn't think so until we heard from Idaho's Plant Doctor.

In 2020 the city of Boise started a three-year pilot program that focused on cutting back on pesticide use in parks. Idaho Matters talks about the differences you may have started to notice.

You've heard about the scarcity of a place to live in Boise. You should probably also know that more families are snapping up cemetery plots. And they're not dying to get in. They're snapping them up for ... well ... let's just say the future.

The pandemic robbed Boiseans of countless outdoor activities as COVID-19 raged through the summer of 2020.And while "cautious optimism" are the watchwords…

Idaho schools are still not fully in-person. To engage students in other ways, some Boise organizations have modified their extracurricular activities, so…

Perhaps no other holiday is more associated with spending the day in a park than the Fourth of July. But this Independence Day is unlike any other, due to…

During a normal 4th of July in Boise, thousands of people flock to city parks like Ann Morrison to have a picnic, enjoy the day and watch fireworks. But…

As spring weather in parts of Idaho begins to make an appearance, you might be daydreaming about warm gatherings with friends and family on a green patch…