Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Julia Davis Park

    4.7 (41 reviews)

    Julia Davis Park Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Julia Davis Park

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Path to Rose Garden
    Stacie B.

    As a way to explore the city, we decided to walk around this park and explore a bit more. It has a lot of green spaces as well as plenty of shade and picnic tables for hanging out or having lunches while resting between things. There are quite a few historical markers throughout the space, as well as a lovely rose garden, that we decided to wander through during our park visit . If the day is nice, you can also bike along the lengthy path or walk to the other side and go along the path which is also part of the university . It was relatively busy for a weekday morning, but we were able to find lots of secluded places to sit and chat and enjoy some shade. This would be a lovely place to come with a book, meet a friend, bring your lunch or just have a bit of a walk to explore. Very nice public space!

    Isaiah G.

    I as across the street and decided to come here. It's a really big park. A lot of open area, tons of shade, and tables. There is a rose garden you can walk around. They also had a lot of scooters all around to ride. Great place for kids to get their energy out . Also a lot of dogs walking around.

    Cute dog may not be present upon your visit
    Vic C.

    Julia David Park is the city's oldest park and just beautiful. This park is very large and parts of the park run along the Boise river. This park has a lovely little rose garden and an Abraham Lincoln Statue. The reason why I actually wanted to come to the park was for the former president's statue, which was unveiled on June 19, 2010. This statue has former President Lincoln sitting on a bench. Sadly, this statue was vandalized February earlier this year with paint and feces (but since has been cleaned). Please note that if you visit during the day, especially during a warm day, it may be very hot to touch the statue. My husband, our little girl dog and I came during golden hour so that it would not be too hot to touch. If I lived in this area, I would most likely be a regular here and could see this place being a great place for a photo shoot.

    Ali B.

    This park is massive with a lot to do! My husband and I brought our breakfast here yesterday while we were in town and it was so nice. We also enjoyed walking though and enjoying the views at the park. We didn't visit the zoo or anything but that looked cool. We walked through the rose garden a bit and took some cool pics on the bridge. We did want to paddle boat but the water looked kinda gross so we passed on it. It's close to everything too we walked from downtown to here a few times during our trip.

    Dolores D.

    This park is huge! I passed the entrance were my apple gps said which was right. But I followed the google maps gps and took me more down. It took me where the water boats were. So I came back from where I saw the proper gate entrance. When I entered I took a left then I saw on my right the rose garden which is pretty. There's 2 fountains & a gazebo. Across is a big statue of Abraham Lincoln. Also there's museums around here.

    Mikee P.

    Had a layover at Boise and wanted to go for a quick run. This park is peacefully situated downtown of Boise. A good place to run, walk, bike, play tennis and to just think. Makes me want to grow old in a place like this. People here are very well-mannered.

    Ducks at Julia Davis Park
    Aly W.

    Julia Davis Park in Downtown Boise is the home to Zoo Boise, a beautiful rose garden and several museums. Covered picnic areas and tennis courts are available by reservation. There are also paths for cycling and walking along the Boise River, as well as a small playground intended for toddlers. If you want a downtown park with a playground better suited for older children, I'd recommend Ann Morrison Park instead. Julia Davis is spread out enough that it's a great place to observe nature like ducks, geese and chipmunks without too many noisy children to scare them off. We saw a lot of geese and fluffy goslings today in particular. Feeding water fowl is discouraged to prevent them from becoming dependent on people, but not everybody complies. I'd avoid eating at the picnic tables near the lagoon and stick to more populated areas if you don't want company. Bare in mind that an abundance of water fowl also means an abundance of water fowl droppings so check your shoes and stroller wheels before packing up to go.

    Erica C.

    It's not massive. It's not flashy. But it's a significant part of Julia Davis Park. What it lacks in acres of land or fancy displays it makes up for in simplicity. A nice covered pavilion sits in the center of the rose garden, big enough to pause under if rain or sun is too much to take. Fountains which have been in operation since at least the 1980s gurgle away with a quaint display. They color the water a vivid blue to add to the effect. May is really when the roses start coming in. I went on a stroll through the ygrounds recently and admired the well-kept plots of colorful roses. Little plaques share their names with visitors. Later in the summer an art show takes place within the little rose garden. Sometimes quiet and picturesque is just what's needed! Stop here if you want to soak in heavenly scents and smile. :)

    Timothy C.

    One of Boise's best parks. We have Kathryn Albertsons Park...which is my favorite. Julia Davis is my second favorite or tied with Albertsons park. Julia Davis has GIGANTIC trees which keep it nice and shaded. It's super big and incredibly beautiful during Autumn months. Fun to run through and kick up leaves. Always good and healthy to be a kid again. Most in Boise, if not all Boise folk, have all been here at one time or another. So this is mainly for tourists. This park would probably be a favorite for most of you's. Very large, located right along the beautiful Bouse River, located RIGHT at the entrance to the Zoo!! And who doesn't love the zoo?!?! Also, the rose gardens are right there, art museum and history museum, as well as the Black History museum...which I have yet to visit. Weird hours there. Regardless, there is this beautiful park and then all kinds of things to do surrounding the park! Ya can't go wrong! Ya really can't! (Said that last bit with my NY accent hahahaha). So if in Boise, VISIT this park! Especially during Autumn. Art in the Park is held here every year. That festival is my second favorite that Boise puts on. It's always a good time. And hey, if it's hot outside, the park is lined with giant cottonwood trees (I believe most are cottonwoods) and large maple trees. It's just a happy place to go! Thanks for reading! Cheers!

    This park is so beautiful in the fall
    Amie A.

    Year-round this park is gorgeous. In the snowy months, the place is literally a winter wonderland, in the springtime the trees are covered with gorgeous blooming buds, during summer the trees are so vibrantly green that it feels like you turned the saturation/contrast of your perspective all the way up, and in the fall it's like nature just gave you an explosion of earthy-colored confetti. This park Runs from Capitol Blvd to where Broadway and Myrtle intersect. It has a beautiful and spacious green landscape, but also has a section that runs along the greenbelt/Boise River. Whether you are roaming around the park or walking along the riverside, you will have something beautiful to look at! Most of my time spent at this park is either running/walking or biking through, so that is what this review is based on. If you are a runner and you've yet to make your way through here, you need to get to it! It's lovely. I've also been here for several events - races are often hosted here, and every year Boise's beloved "Art in the Park" is hosted at this park. In addition to it's vast and beautiful landscape, it also has a few organizations contained within/around it that greatly benefit the community--the Boise Zoo, Discovery Center of Idaho, Rose Garden, Boise Art Museum are all located either within or right on the outskirts of this park. I'd go on about all those places, but I'll leave that for other review ;).

    Rose garden!
    Stella C.

    Nice place just near downtown with a rose garden, fountains with blue water, access to sit by the river and ample parking. I think this is a great place to come take pictures or a lovely afternoon stroll. There were gazebos and picnic tables as well so I would think that it may be fun for families to come here. Not sure if its pet friendly.

    Rose garden at Julia Davis Park

    See all

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - Julia Davis Park

    Review Highlights - Julia Davis Park

    Adjacent to Zoo Boise, BAM (Boise Art Museum), and the Boise river (therefore the greenbelt)--what's not to love?

    Mentioned in 6 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Parks 1,180 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Boise River Greenbelt - Ann Morrison Memorial Park

    Boise River Greenbelt

    4.8(74 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    It's crazy to say this but I have lived in Boise for 30+ years and have never been on a majority of…read morethe greenbelt. I have been to a couple spots but not a good portion of the belt. It was sunny, warm and beautiful out today so I took it as a sign to take a bike ride along the river. I started my ride at the Marigold and Glenwood entrance. I made my way down the path. A lot of construction going on for the new park that is being built by the Fairgrounds. I look forward to checking it out when it's finally complete. The ride along the river was beautiful. The trail was easy to ride and had a lot of spots you can stop at to check out. Wildlife, plant life and of course the water. Every stretch of the river is so different. I did stop at a part of the river that looked like a lagoon. The trees covering the benched area. The sun shining through the branches. You get beautiful rays of sun peaking through. It was truly a magical area. Made my way further down by the white water rafting area. People everywhere on thier bikes or folks just walking. Everyone had the same idea about enjoying this beautiful weather today. We were all soaking up mother earth. I biked all the way down to Main and Chinden. I decided to flip around. I still had to ride my bike home and didn't want to overwhelm myself with a longer ride back to my house which was another mile from the Marigold entrance. If I would have had a partner with me or have driven to the river, I probably would have continued on. But, that's for another adventure! This stretch of the river was so pretty. I'm happy I got to check it out today. It's amazing how beautiful our little city is. I'm looking forward to checking out the other side of the river heading towards Eagle. I'm sure it's just a beautiful as what I experienced today.

    Spanning 25 miles and connecting several towns, the Boise River Greenbelt is an absolute marvel of…read morea public park. I just love how everyone is doing their own thing, whether that's walking, strolling, biking, fishing, kayaking or even surfing! Yes that's right, there's a section where you can actually surf the stream.. how cool is that?! There a signs at the entrances that remind people not to be a "speed demon" and also signs warning about blind curves, which I very much appreciated. We rented those Lime electric scooters and were able to scoot nearly the entire path, which felt so epic and fun. Of course, we were mindful of pedestrians, bikes and foot traffic. One of my favorites parts of the path was when went past the Boise Zoo and saw not just one, but too giraffes poking their heads up at the trees. They were ginormous and even seems to acknowledge us with curious eyes and ears. What a special treat to have such an open, accessible and convenient public space right in the heart of a city!

    Photos
    Boise River Greenbelt - Sunny days on the Boise River Greenbelt!

    Sunny days on the Boise River Greenbelt!

    Boise River Greenbelt
    Boise River Greenbelt

    See all

    Discovery Park

    Discovery Park

    4.5(8 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    We love Discovery Park! And, if we had young kids, we would definitely take them here!…read more We do have dogs though, and they are currently expanding their dog parks. Yes, there are two - one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs. Not only that, but we also walk them around the full park until they've had enough exercise. Discovery is a HUGE park with baseball fields, dog parks, a skate and biking park, plus a well-built and fun play area for kids. I'm pretty sure we walked by a huge sand pit for kids to plain too! It's loaded with things to do, and we highly recommend it!! It's clean, beautiful, and offers a huge variety of things to do!!

    This is such an awesome park! It is located pretty far south in Meridian, but if you are one of the…read morepoor people that live in this restaurant and entertainment desert, then hurray for you! Discovery park mixes all the fabulous things of a traditional park with educational pieces about Idaho. The play structure is great. It has usual bits like slides and nets to climb, but it also has funky bridges, musical components and a variety of ladders. There are two very long zip lines with the attached seat, making it perfect for all ages. (Yes even my 32 year old husband thought it was amazing) There are these super fun roller slides that are fun for older kids to try and climb, but also littles who don't like to go too fast on a slide. I love that this is the rubberized surface. When you have an early walker, this is the best type of park to go to. Behind the play structure is the best part of this park. They have a water feature to help kids learn about Idaho rivers! Kids can play in the sand, dig ditches and levies and divert water streams. There is also a traditional splash pad around the side. There are three covered picnic areas, large bathrooms and plenty of parking. This is a wonderful new park addition to our community!

    Photos
    Discovery Park - :)

    :)

    Discovery Park
    Discovery Park

    See all

    Winstead Park - Both play structures

    Winstead Park

    4.4(5 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    A great neighborhood park, with a big play area for kids. Large shelter with many picnic tables, as…read morewell as many benches covered by the shade of large trees. It was pretty clean, and the grounds crew does a nice job keeping up with the park. The play structure is larger than most parks, and it has something for both smaller and larger kids. My only issue was the temperate of the playground gets pretty hot, as the shade from the trees don't really cover the playground much.

    This park is one of my favorites and one of lil mans favorites too! Then again, I think most parks…read moreare loved by dogs, haha This one is located kinda far from my house. I used to live about 5 minutes from it. Now that I moved to Northside of Boise, they only time we go here is if...1) its SUPER nice out and traffic doesn't blow! (It usually does lol) or 2) I go to any of the stores on Milwaukee....Natural Grocers, the malls, etc. Frankie boy goes everywhere with me...so yeah, if we are in the area, we will stop here. Just a super pleasant park. Always clean af, great views of the foothills, happy people and even happier doggies!....which makes it even better :) Big open fields for soccer and whatnot. We see soccer tournaments there a lot. So with them, it gets crowded as hell...otherwise, it's a park you should check out.. Oh, the "walking path" is basically a dirt running track...so it's an ideal spot for joggers :) Cheers!

    Photos
    Winstead Park - Open grass field

    Open grass field

    Winstead Park - Bigger kid play structure

    Bigger kid play structure

    Winstead Park - Open grass field

    See all

    Open grass field

    Julia Davis Park - parks - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...