Can dogs be off leash here?

No, not any longer. The open field once allowed off-leash hours, but the rule was withdrawn and dogs must now be leashed throughout the park.

No. It is an open community park, so a leash is the only containment.

Is it good for a long walk?

Yes. A paved loop runs the park and the lawn is large and well maintained, which is what keeps the regular walkers coming.

Can the shelter be reserved?

Yes. The covered area is rentable and gets used for parties and gatherings, so expect company on weekends.

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Winstead Park

Wide lawns, and a leash rule that recently tightened

4.6 · 509 reviews

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About this park

A well-kept community park in northwest Boise with a wide grass field, a walking path, a playground, and a rentable covered shelter. The open field used to carry off-leash hours; that changed and dogs are now leashed throughout. Citations have been issued since, so treat the lawn as a walking space rather than a run.

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What visitors consistently say

The highlights

The grounds get consistent credit for upkeep, and the combination of a loop path and a large mature lawn makes it one of the easier leashed walks in northwest Boise. The covered area is rentable and reviewers describe it as clean and spacious.

The community

Neighborhood-heavy and repeat-visit. Reviewers describe running into the same dog walkers on the path and moving back to the area specifically to reconnect with the park.

Best for

Senior dogs

Before you go

Off-leash is no longer allowed here and the fine is steep, so save the recall practice for a fenced park. Weekends belong to scheduled field use, which is what prompted the rule change in the first place.

Frequently asked

Can dogs be off leash here?: No, not any longer. The open field once allowed off-leash hours, but the rule was withdrawn and dogs must now be leashed throughout the park.
Is any of it fenced?: No. It is an open community park, so a leash is the only containment.
Is it good for a long walk?: Yes. A paved loop runs the park and the lawn is large and well maintained, which is what keeps the regular walkers coming.
Can the shelter be reserved?: Yes. The covered area is rentable and gets used for parties and gatherings, so expect company on weekends.

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