Camel's Back Park

Camel's Back Park is a green space in North Boise featuring multiple recreational facilities across its grounds. It has tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, exercise stations, playgrounds, and hiking trails that lead into the surrounding foothills.

The park was purchased by Boise in 1932 from Bernard Lemp and has been a neighborhood fixture since then. Its development was supported by organizations including the National Guard and the Rotary Club.

The park hosts the Hyde Park Street Fair each year and serves as a gathering point for community events that shape neighborhood life. Locals regularly use it for social meetings and celebrations that bring people together.

The layout is straightforward to navigate, with different activity areas clearly separated and easy to find. The hiking trails into the foothills are openly accessible and offer varying levels of difficulty for different abilities.

The lower slope transforms into a natural sledding area when snow falls, making excellent use of the terrain's natural shape. This seasonal feature becomes especially popular with families during winter months.

Location: Boise

Operator: City of Boise

Address: West Heron Street

Opening Hours: sunrise-sunset

Website: https://cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/camels-back-park

GPS coordinates: 43.63510,-116.20129

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44