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Whittenberger Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 315 Google reviews · Running trail in Caldwell, Idaho · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 3.2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whittenberger Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Dog-friendly green space along the Boise River with picnic tables, walking paths, and fish ponds.
What runners say about Whittenberger Park
“It's quiet, it's clean, never crowded and So many different types of ducks!”
“This here park is along the Caldwell greenbelt kind of like Boise’s but no where as beautiful as the Boise greenbelt.”
“Needs more shaded sitting areas.”
“Caldwell rotary ponds have a great 1 mile paved walking path that have lots of birds and is quiet (except for the occasional train) it is also right on the Boise river.”
It's a nice, big, open dog park with lots of room to run around. There are 3 separate fenced in areas, one for small dogs and the other two for any size dogs. Personally I think one should be for small dogs, one for any size, and one for large dogs only but that's just my logical opinion.
It's a slice of quality and serenity. Families enjoying the warm sunshine and having a picnic where you can spread a blanket under a tree and after you eat, go for a walk and on your way home get the kids some ice 🍦 and enjoy! Good place to make memories.
Wonderful park with paved walking paths and views of the river. Designated fenced dog park with separated sections for large and small dogs. Public parking with many spaces and restrooms. Peaceful place to enjoy nature and get some exercise.
This is an excellent park to take your kids or fur babies. When we lived in Caldwell we went for walks there two or three times a week. It's a 17-acre park situated along the Boise River with a 3.
Trail conditions & character
“It's an excellent walk, and by the way, you can let your baby stretch his legs at the only dog park in Caldwell.”
“The restrooms were not great, but not nasty either.”
“Caldwell rotary ponds have a great 1 mile paved walking path that have lots of birds and is quiet (except for the occasional train) it is also right on the Boise river.”
“Caldwell rotary ponds have a great 1 mile paved walking path that have lots of birds and is quiet (except for the occasional train) it is also right on the Boise river.”
“This here park is along the Caldwell greenbelt kind of like Boise’s but no where as beautiful as the Boise greenbelt.”
“Has dog water fountains and large areas for dogs of all sizes to run and play.”
Plan your run at Whittenberger Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance3.2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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