We track 5 splash pads in Boise. Every one of them is free.
When to go
Peak summer highs in Boise average 88°F — warm enough for a splash pad through most of the season without being punishing at midday.
Month
Average high
June
77°F
July
88°F
August
87°F
What to expect
The things that decide a trip with small children — a toilet, some shade, somewhere to sit — are exactly what listings usually leave out. Across the 5 pads in Boise:
Memorial Day through Labor Day · 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
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Sitting just north of the main Borah Pool entrance, this drop-in spray pad mixes water features sized for everyone from toddlers to big kids. It makes a handy free alternative when the neighboring pool is busy.
Memorial Day through Labor Day · 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
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Tucked between the playground and the park's barn structure, this compact pad runs three ground sprays, a dumping bucket, and a 36-inch water orb. Its small scale suits younger splashers on Boise's west bench.
On site: drinking water, playground alongside, parking
Opened in 2023 next to the park's accessible playground and restroom, this pad features a flora spout, bloom burst, ripple run, and jets aimed at a wide range of ages. It is one of Boise's newest purpose-built splash pads.
This ground-level fountain forms a 70-foot water tunnel of jets reaching five to seven feet high, with LED lighting and a button that launches choreographed water show sequences. Curved seat walls with waterfall weirs make it easy for parents to watch from the edge.
Memorial Day through Labor Day · 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
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Downtown Boise's landmark interactive fountain lets kids dart through jets in the middle of the Grove Plaza, steps from shops and restaurants. Its long daily hours make it an easy cool-down stop on summer evenings.