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Shaded Running Trails in Idaho
Idaho has 54 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 22 cities and towns — Pocatello, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and 18 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Settlers' Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,026 reviews
Large park boasts playgrounds, baseball fields & a splash area, plus disc golf, tennis & horseshoes.
Eagle Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,836 reviews
Spacious riverside park with hiking & riding trails, disc golf, picnic areas & a recreational lake.
Porter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,440 reviews
Leafy green space featuring an open field, playground & spray park, plus an old carousel.
Hells Gate State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,394 reviews
Riverside campsites & rental cabins, plus water sports, an education center & scenic hiking trails.
Lake Lowell Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,104 reviews
This city park offers summer swimming with lifeguards, picnic & BBQ facilities & a story trail.
Reid Merrill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,010 reviews
Park with picnic and play areas, plus a basketball court, volleyball court, and splash pad.
Emmett City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 975 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring play structures, tennis courts and picnic tables.
Lucky Peak State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 927 reviews
State park with picnic pavilions, fishing & trails, plus a beach with swimming, marina & boat ramps.
Fuller Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Green space with baseball fields, a volleyball court & playground, plus pavilions & a fishing pond.
Smith Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
Two baseball fields, swings and picnic tables amid shade trees in an open-space-filled family park.
Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 728 reviews
Roomy park with a tranquil atmosphere featuring a disc golf course, running path & fishing ponds.
Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 686 reviews
Relaxed, sprawling place with a playground and public pool, plus a bandshell for concerts and events.
Bernie Fisher Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 686 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, basketball court and splash pad.
Jump Creek Falls Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 525 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a small waterfall and picnic tables, plus swimming.
Bear Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 543 reviews
City park with softball & basketball courts, a winter disc-golf course, playground & picnic shelter.
Old Penitentiary/Table Rock Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Popular hiking destination with views of Boise and Treasure Valley, open only to foot traffic.
Storybook Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 438 reviews
Elaborate kids' playground with slides and swings, plus a castle-themed section.
Sacajawea Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Wooded park along the Portneuf River featuring picnic tables & trails for walking, jogging & biking.
Kiwanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Kid-friendly park along the Snake River with biking trails and levee paths, plus a skate park and playground.
Kiwanis Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
Clean riverfront park featuring an open field, trails and a playground.
Orah Brandt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 325 reviews
City park featuring a playground, a splash pad, and picnic tables.
Wild Rose Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Clean and quiet open space with a river and dam views, plus picnic tables.
Middleton Place Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 308 reviews
Grassy park featuring sports fields, a basketball court, picnic tables and a playground.
Whittenberger Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 315 reviews
Dog-friendly green space along the Boise River with picnic tables, walking paths, and fish ponds.
Travers Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Public park with a wide range of facilities, including tennis courts, skate ramps & ball fields.
Chateau Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Park offering open grassy areas, play equipment, a basketball court & a paved walking path.
Lakeview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, a pool and picnic tables, as well as walking paths.
Wilson Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews
Park & playground in a natural setting with a wooded nature trail for bird & wildlife viewing.
Syringa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Leisurely open space for picnics, volleyball and basketball courts, plus a playground.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic areas, and a large pavilion, plus sports facilities.
Gordon Harris Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Lots of open green space, plus a playground, picnic pavilion & ornamental pond, on 11 acres.
Kuna Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Relaxed park featuring picnic spots, a creek, walking paths and frisbee golf.
Lex Kunau Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 194 reviews
Shaded spot featuring picnic tables and a playground, plus a boat launch and grassy areas for recreation.
Mickinnick Trail Head 13
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Popular hiking area on the edge of Sandpoint with scenic views and a well-maintained trail.
North Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Grassy open-air space offering a playground, plus a splash pad and a skate park.
Rathdrum Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Hike-able park, disc golf course and mountain bike spot with picnic tables and a brook.
Lower City Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Relaxed, shady trail featuring a creek, for runners, hikers and bikers alike.
Nicholson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews
Fish-stocked pond featuring picnic tables, a playground and shade trees.
South Fork Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 117 reviews
This park over 5 acres offers an open play field along with a children's playground.
Hickory Street Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 109 reviews
Park featuring a playground, basketball court and lawn for picnicking.
Indian Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Greenspace featuring paved trails and benches, alongside picnic shelters and an outdoor disc golf course.
Griffiths Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews
Recreational space with picnicking and a public restroom, plus baseball and softball fields.
Sister's Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
City park offering a playground and picnic tables, plus facilities for soccer.
West Fork Mink Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Popular hiking and mountain biking destination with a trail that's narrow in some spots.
Abraszewski Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Paved out-and-back rail passing deer, owls, and other wildlife, plus snakes signs.
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