Fort Boise Skatepark near Boise, Idaho
155 E Garrison Rd, Boise, ID 83702,Boise,Idaho
43.6157706450824, -116.188703253865
0.4 miles NE of Boise, Idaho
Address: 155 E Garrison Rd, Boise, ID 83702
GPS: 43°36'56.8"N 116°11'19.3"W
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State: Idaho

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Fort Boise Skatepark is a popular public concrete skatepark in Boise, Idaho, set within historic Fort Boise Park near downtown on East Garrison Street. Widely regarded as the best starter park in the city, it's an all-access community gem welcoming skateboarders, scooter riders, rollerbladers, and anyone else who rolls — while still offering enough flow and character to keep intermediate and seasoned skaters coming back.

The layout has a good variety of features for building skills and stringing together lines. There's a wide, shallow bowl with transitions all around and a four-sided pyramid in the center connected to a spine, plus a five-foot mini halfpipe, around seven rails, an eight-foot roll-in, and lots of corners and banks to work. That approachable mix makes it a great place to learn the basics, while the flow keeps things fun for more experienced skaters.

The park is free and, being an open public facility, is essentially available around the clock. As always, gear up with a helmet and pads (especially younger skaters), be courteous and take turns with everyone sharing the park, bring water, and check for any posted rules. Centrally located and beginner-friendly, Fort Boise Skatepark is a great home base for Boise's skate community and a fun stop for travelers.

Updated June 30, 2026

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From Boise, Idaho

  1. Head southeast on I-184 E (0.2 mi)
  2. Continue onto W Myrtle St (1.1 mi)
  3. Turn left onto S Broadway Ave
    Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
    (0.4 mi)
  4. Continue onto Ave B (0.2 mi)
  5. Continue onto E Fort St (0.1 mi)
  6. Slight right onto W Fort St (299 ft)
  7. Turn right onto E Garrison Rd
    Destination will be on the right
    (0.2 mi)
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