eagle island state park

It is a really great place to be and nice to get out close to the river. The bad part was their payment system messed up and printed our receipt for the wrong date and time. We ended up getting a ticket for it since we didn't realize the mistake before we left out vehicle. The park rangers were nice and said they would look into it but it ruined our experience. Probably not going to be going back. It is not worth the worry.

From the staff at the front gate to the scenery on the water, this park is perfect and friendly. A lot to do there. I really enjoy taking my dogs and letting them roam and explore near the old slaughter house. I've heard the horseback trails are good. I know the walking and running paths are good. They have everything from ultra marathons to regional high school cross country meets. Fishing to disc golf. Kudos to assistant manager Matt and his staff.

Fun, pretty park. Nice horseback riding trails. Can get bad with mosquitos during the summer months, so bring bug spray!

My kids and I go here every other week in the summer. Great safe place to swim and explore. Frisbie golf, BBQing, and a small water park (which we skip and just float and swim in the water)

This state park has something for all ages, with swimming area, motorless boating, horse back riding, volleyball, water slid, picnic area w/tables, semi-sandy beach, fishing & much more. The park is very clean, very relaxing. Bring your suntan lotion, enjoy the day.....

We had a great time. It wasn't too crowded so we found a grassy spot under a big tree near the sandy beach area. We had fun in the pond which they have areas sectioned off for swimming. The beach area was also very clean and great for building sand castles. We didn't use the other parts of the park but the slides looked fun. They have restrooms, air station and play ground equipment and more.If you have the state park pass (cost $10) you don't pay the $5 entrance fee each time where it easily pays for itself.

Just outside of Boise, this park has something for everyone. Super swimming are for the whole family, awesome picnic tables and places to relax under the trees as well as in the sun, and the fishing is fantastic right from the bank/shoreline....our family caught several trout in a hurry, and lost a couple of bass. Bring your canoe, inner tube, or inflatable boat for a drift around this little island paradise. Great place for the whole family.

We had a great picnic and the area was very pet and children friendly. It only cost 5 dollars well worth it.

We love Eagle a Island and go there very often mostly in summer because it is only about 10 min. from our house. I love the grassy hills where we set up our chairs to picnic and with the big trees you can almost always find shade. The pond is great for swimming of all ages. The sandy beach and playground equipment great for kids. The paths around the pond and beyond are great for walks all year round. Eagle Island is one if our fav places in Boise. It reminds me of a pond I used to swim at when growing up in New England. The only thing I wish is that the water flow through from the Boise River was better so the water would be cleaner and higher later in the summer.

Water slide! Picnic area! Views! Boise River! A really nice place to take your family for a picnic and a day at the river.

Love the fishing here with lake access a short walk from the parking lot. The large park has great recreation for little kids and a nice frisbee golf course available.

Although we have not lived in Idaho for a number of years now, we still recall this as a fun place to take the family during the summer; and at $5 it is hard to beat the price. Enjoy!

Eagle Island is a park built around the river for people to spend lovely summer days. There is deeper swimming, rafting and tubing for the older kids and a cordoned off swimming area for the little ones. A waterslide also operates but you have to buy tickets to ride it. Decent trout fishing around the edges and all the picnic amenities you need. Also a snack stand, air filling station and park rangers. You do have to pay a day use fee per car. There is lots of room to spread out and have a nice BBQ here and it's a Boise favorite.

The city park is a hidden gem. Nice structures, restrooms, and rentable spots for parties, etc. Only $5 entry for a day! Great beach access in the summer for the kiddos.

This is a great family park for waterside activities. Vast lawn areas for throwing down a blanket shaded by huge trees. Mini-water park operates during the summer. Fish hatchery just down the road you can visit also. Bank fishing in calm water.