Is Ann Morrison Park off-leash?

Only in winter, and only in the southeast field near the Ann Morrison Fountain. The rest of the park requires a leash year-round.

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

A Greenbelt-adjacent sprawl where winter off-leash meets river trails

4.7 · 4879 reviews

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About this park

A sprawling riverside park along the Boise Greenbelt with a designated off-leash field for winter use. Sports fields, a splash pad, and disc golf share the space with a large-dog-friendly open area used year-round by locals.

Amenities

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

The southeast field near the Ann Morrison Fountain is the official off-leash zone, and it's winter-only. Leash up everywhere else. Street parking along the perimeter is easier than the main lot on busy weekends.

Frequently asked

Is Ann Morrison Park off-leash?: Only in winter, and only in the southeast field near the Ann Morrison Fountain. The rest of the park requires a leash year-round.
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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