Can my dog be off-leash at Manitou Park Dog Off-Leash Area?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash sunrise–10 AM and 4 PM–sunset only (leashed otherwise).

Is Manitou Park Dog Off-Leash Area fenced?

No — Manitou Park Dog Off-Leash Area is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Is Manitou Park Dog Off-Leash Area free?

Yes — Manitou Park Dog Off-Leash Area is free to access. Manitou Park parking off S Manitou Ave.

Open dog park · Southeast Boise · 2001 S Manitou Ave, Boise, ID 83706

Manitou Park Dog Off-Leash Area

A large unfenced off-leash area covering 5.1 acres on the north end of Manitou Park, open for off-leash use in the early mornings and late afternoons/evenings. The approved zone is marked by maps posted at the park.

Off-leash · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

Off-leash sunrise–10 AM and 4 PM–sunset only (leashed otherwise).

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
No — open
Water
None
Size
5.1 acres of off-leash use (in an 11-acre park)
Hours
Off-leash sunrise–10 AM and 4 PM–sunset only (leashed otherwise)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Manitou Park parking off S Manitou Ave.

Good to know

Unfenced and time-restricted (mornings and evenings only) — strong voice control and recall are essential.
The off-leash area is the open field on the north end, bounded by the berm to the south — check the posted maps.
No on-site dog water; high-desert heat in summer and cold winters — bring water. The off-leash window ends at sunrise/sunset, which shifts seasonally.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: City of Boise Parks & Recreation