Quinn's Pond Boise, ID 83702

Quinn's Pond is a beautiful institution located in Boise, Idaho, United States. Visitors are encouraged to wear life jackets while swimming or paddling at the pond, as there are no lifeguards on duty. Service animals are welcome in Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park and Quinn's Pond, but pets are not allowed as per city code. Alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, are prohibited at the park.

The Boise River offers fantastic fishing opportunities with various access points along the Greenbelt. Additionally, the Idaho Department of Fish & Game stocks several ponds in Boise parks for fishing. Pollinator gardens in the park provide essential habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting the ecosystem and native wildlife.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in City of Boise parks, including within 20 feet of the Boise River Greenbelt, except in designated areas within Ann Morrison and Julia Davis Parks and city-owned golf courses. The Master Plan for the park outlines planned recreation facilities and landscape features, and was recently updated in 2018.

Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park, part of the "Ribbon of Jewels," sits along the Boise River and was previously the site of a gravel operation for the Quinn Robbins heavy construction company. The land for the park was generously donated to the city in 1997. Bernardine Quinn, a prominent figure in Boise's history, was involved in various civic organizations and the Catholic Church, leaving a lasting impact on the community.