Mariposa Park

Mariposa Park, located at 9851 West Irving Street in Boise, Idaho, is an eight-acre institution that offers a variety of amenities for visitors. The park features a beautiful pollinator garden with interpretive signage about the Monarchs and Milkweeds program. Additionally, there is a pond, paths for walking, and a fenced dog area where pets can play off-leash. Visitors with dogs are reminded to follow the city's leash ordinance when entering and exiting the dog park.

The fenced dog park is open every day from sunrise to sunset, with bark ground material and amenities such as mutt mitt dispensers and trash cans for cleaning up after pets. Fishing enthusiasts can also enjoy the nearby Boise River, with various access points along the Greenbelt. For those interested in fishing in Boise ponds, the Idaho Department of Fish & Game stocks several ponds in parks throughout the city.

Open play areas provide recreational opportunities for people of all ages, while pollinator gardens in the park attract essential pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. These gardens help support native wildlife, maintain clean water and air, and stabilize the ecosystem.

Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all City of Boise parks, including within 20 feet of the Boise River Greenbelt. The park's Master Plan illustrates planned recreation facilities and landscape features, reflecting the vision for future developments. Mariposa Park was purchased by the City of Boise in 2004 from the Sterling family and was named by Whitney Elementary student Riley Fuller, with "Mariposa" meaning butterfly in Spanish.