BOISE, Idaho — The summer heat we expect every year in Idaho is starting to roll in, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 86 in the Treasure Valley. Thankfully, parks across Boise are gearing up to open a variety of water features to help the public beat the heat and keep enjoying the city's parks.
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Splash pads and fountains are scheduled to turn on for the season on Monday, May 27. The water features you can expect to see at parks near you are:
- The 70-foot-long interactive water tunnel at Ann Morrison Park
- The Borah Park spray pad
- The mister poles at Bowler Park
- The splash pad at Comba Park
- The mister poles at Franklin Park
- The fountain at Grove Plaza
- The splash pad at Molenaar Park
You can see a full list of the Boise splash pads here.
Boise isn't the only city opening water features as the temperature warms in the Valley. The city of Nampa is hosting a ribbon-cutting event for a new splash pad at Midway Park on Wednesday, May 22. In addition to the new splash pad, the park also features an outdoor gym, basketball courts, and a practice field.
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