Is Ann Morrison Park off-leash?

Yes. Dog Island in the southwest corner is off-leash year-round, ringed by a swimming pond and paired with a fenced shy-dog yard. The rest of the park allows off-leash dogs from November through the end of February.

Where's the easiest parking on a busy weekend?

Street parking along the perimeter tends to open up faster than the main lot once the splash pad and sports fields draw crowds.

Is there water access along the park?

The park backs onto the Boise River and Greenbelt, with a fly-fishing stretch between the irrigation dam and the Americana bridge. Ducks and geese stay near the water all year.

Can I find quiet space when it's crowded?

The grounds are large enough to reach open corners even when the fields and disc golf course fill up, and weekdays run noticeably calmer than weekends.

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Ann Morrison Park

Year-round off-leash on a pond-ringed Dog Island

3.5 · Our score

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About this park

A sprawling riverside park along the Boise Greenbelt whose southwest corner holds Together Treasure Valley Dog Island, a 5.4-acre year-round off-leash area ringed by a swimming pond with a separate fenced yard for shy dogs. Sports fields, a splash pad, and disc golf fill the rest of the grounds, and the whole park opens to off-leash dogs from November through February.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Parking Restrooms Shade Trash cans

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What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers love the scale and the Greenbelt access. The park is big enough to find quiet corners even when the splash pad and sports fields are packed. The mature trees and grass are consistently called out as some of the best-maintained in the city.

The community

A daily mix of families, runners, disc golfers, and off-leash regulars from nearby neighborhoods. Winter mornings draw a loyal crowd who migrate here when Dog Island gets too muddy.

Best for

Large dogs Social dogs High-energy

Before you go

Head for Dog Island in the southwest corner, the year-round off-leash area. The pond is the boundary rather than a fence, so strong swimmers need dependable recall; the separate fenced shy-dog yard is the safer bet for escape artists. Street parking along the perimeter is easier than the main lot on busy weekends.

Frequently asked

Is Ann Morrison Park off-leash?: Yes. Dog Island in the southwest corner is off-leash year-round, ringed by a swimming pond and paired with a fenced shy-dog yard. The rest of the park allows off-leash dogs from November through the end of February.
Where's the easiest parking on a busy weekend?: Street parking along the perimeter tends to open up faster than the main lot once the splash pad and sports fields draw crowds.
Is there water access along the park?: The park backs onto the Boise River and Greenbelt, with a fly-fishing stretch between the irrigation dam and the Americana bridge. Ducks and geese stay near the water all year.
Can I find quiet space when it's crowded?: The grounds are large enough to reach open corners even when the fields and disc golf course fill up, and weekdays run noticeably calmer than weekends.

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