What You'll Love About Southeast Boise

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  Neighborhoods

  Southeast Boise, located East of downtown and South of the Boise River, is a highly desirable area to live based on its close proximity to downtown, the Boise River, Boise Greenbelt, Luck Peak Reservoir and the picturesque Boise Foothills. Also home to one of Idaho’s largest employers, Micron Technology, SE Boise boasts some of Boise’s best performing schools. A mix of older and new construction homes can be found in popular neighborhoods which include some of Boise’s most coveted RiverFront communities such as River Run, Spring Meadow and Wood Duck Island, along with Surprise Valley, Barber Point, Bown Crossing, Lakewood, Sunny Ridge, Painted Ridge, Promontory Ridge, Superior Ridge and Columbia Village.

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  Parks & Recreation

  If you love the outdoors, you’ll have a hard time being bored with the many parks and activities accessible to Southeast Boise. From floating the Boise River at Barber Park to running the Greenbelt, hiking the trails, and enjoying the generous amount of volleyball, basketball and tennis courts available, you’ll have a full schedule of outdoor recreation. Many of the parks are connected by the Boise River Greenbelt: A 25-mile trail known for its scenic views along the river. Baggley Park is popular for its basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts, Boise River Greenbelt access, playground and sports fields. Cypress Park is a 7-acre neighborhood park that features a playground, picnic shelter, restroom, walking path, tennis court and open play areas. Ivywild Park is approximately 18 acres. The park's most recognizable feature is the outdoor Ivywild Pool, which includes a toddler pool and slides. Simplot Sports Complex is a 161-acre Large Special Use Area. Baseball, soccer and a playground can be found here. Popular trails can be found in the Oregon Trail Reserve which features gorgeous views and easy hiking for family and mountain biking.

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  Things To Do

  If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll love year-round hiking along the historic Oregon Trail, taking a walk and birdwatching along the Boise River’s paved Greenbelt path. June through August you’ll find rafters putting in at Barber Park for a leisurely float down the river to cool off (boat/tube rentals available, and bussing to return to Barber Park). Take a short 5-minute drive to Lucky Peak Reservoir where boating and swimming is a popular activity or picnic at Lucky Peak State Park. Southeast Boise is also home to Bown Crossing, a walkable hip neighborhood dining, brewery and retail shopping area with outdoor patios that is also home to a great Library! Easily accessible to everything East Boise and downtown by bicycle or vehicle, you’ll also love Boise’s Shakespeare Festival, outdoor concerts and nature events at the Botanical Gardens, Art Museum, Discovery Center, restaurants, shopping, and football, basketball and concerts at Boise State University venues.