Parks, Recreation & Waterways

Phone: (208) 440-4600
Celebration Park (208) 495-2745
Email: thepark@canyonco.org
Canyon County Parks, Recreation and Waterways' Mission is dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural resources of our County as recreational and educational resources for our citizens and visitors.

Park visitors will find a wide array of educational and recreational opportunities. Our educational programs span kindergarten curricula through university post-graduate studies. Recreational choices range from hiking to fishing, boating to horseback riding. There is something for everyone at our Canyon County Parks.

Visit our Facilities through the links provided. You will find detailed information about each park. We also feature links to other Treasure Valley recreational sites, as well as a listing of "Our Favorites", ways to help our citizens and visitors enjoy all this area has to offer!

"Our Favorites":

Boat Access

Camping

Picnic Area

Fishing

Group Camping

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Motorcycle Riding

National Park Service Recognition

The National Park Service published an article regarding the Boise River Trail partner's guide highlighting the health benefits of community trails. To read the article, click here .

Upcoming Park Events

05/19/2012	09:00 AM	11:00 AM	Atlatl Competition (Celebration Park) Come join the fun on the atlatl range during the Open Atlatlcompetition. Test your skills with thisancient hunting weapon.
05/19/2012	10:00 AM	02:00 PM	Dean Shaw, Artifact Replications (Celebration Park, Melba ID) Dean Shaw from the BLM Boise District will present artifactreplications. Come enjoy many of the beautiful replicas Dean has created.
05/19/2012	10:00 AM	02:00 PM	The Art of Flintknapping (Celebration Park, Idaho) Flint knapping is an ancient technique used to create projectile points. Scott Maxwell will use his expertise to demonstrate the art of flint knapping.
05/19/2012	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	Celebration Park 5K Rock Trot Fun Run (Celebration Park, Melba) Rock Trot Fun Run Registration Form
05/31/2012	12:00 AM	12:00 AM	Desert Studies Institute (Varies) DSI is a cooperative program between the Department ofAnthropology at Boise State University and Celebration Park. Each year DSIprovides a broad range of academic offerings of interest and value to students,teaching professionals, and Idaho's citizens and visitors. For more informationplease visit boisestate.edu/summer. Classes are held May 31-July 15.

Upcoming Park Events

05/19/2012	09:00 AM	11:00 AM	Atlatl Competition (Celebration Park) Come join the fun on the atlatl range during the Open Atlatlcompetition. Test your skills with thisancient hunting weapon.
05/19/2012	10:00 AM	02:00 PM	Dean Shaw, Artifact Replications (Celebration Park, Melba ID) Dean Shaw from the BLM Boise District will present artifactreplications. Come enjoy many of the beautiful replicas Dean has created.
05/19/2012	10:00 AM	02:00 PM	The Art of Flintknapping (Celebration Park, Idaho) Flint knapping is an ancient technique used to create projectile points. Scott Maxwell will use his expertise to demonstrate the art of flint knapping.
05/19/2012	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	Celebration Park 5K Rock Trot Fun Run (Celebration Park, Melba) Rock Trot Fun Run Registration Form
05/31/2012	12:00 AM	12:00 AM	Desert Studies Institute (Varies) DSI is a cooperative program between the Department ofAnthropology at Boise State University and Celebration Park. Each year DSIprovides a broad range of academic offerings of interest and value to students,teaching professionals, and Idaho's citizens and visitors. For more informationplease visit boisestate.edu/summer. Classes are held May 31-July 15.

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