The 208 toolkit
Community resources.
A short, useful directory of libraries, parks, schools, and the kind of stuff that doesn't change often. Updated quarterly.
Boise
In Boise
Idaho's capital — culture, foothills, and the city we all end up in for shows.
City government
- City of Boise
- Boise Parks & Recreation
- Boise Police (non-emergency)(208) 377-6790
- Boise Fire (non-emergency)(208) 384-3700
Schools
Parks worth knowing
- Julia Davis ParkDowntown — art museum, history museum, zoo
- Boise Greenbelt25-mile river path, biking + walking
- Camel's Back ParkNorth end, foothills hikes
- Esther Simplot ParkWest side, ponds + trails
- Foothills trailsTable Rock, Lucky Peak, Camel's Back Reserve
- Quinn's PondSummer swimming + paddleboarding
Cultural institutions
- Boise Art Museum
- Idaho Botanical Garden
- Egyptian Theatre
- Knitting Factory
- Treefort Music Hall
- Morrison Center
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival
- Boise Centre
Recurring events
- Boise First Friday Art WalkFirst Friday each month, downtown
- Capital City Public MarketSaturdays April–December, downtown
- Treefort Music FestivalLate spring, multi-venue
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