11855 W PEPPERMINT DR
Peppermint Park is a 7-acre neighborhood
park located next to Pepper Ridge Elementary School in Southwest
Boise.
Park amenities include open space, trees, pathways, restroom and
picnic shelter.
The restroom and shelter were funded by Mayor's Neighborhood
Reinvestment Grants awarded to the Southwest Ada County
Alliance.
Initial development of the park was dedicated on Oct. 27, 2006
by Mayor David Bieter, Meridian School District Superintendent
Linda Clark, neighbors and students at Pepper Ridge Elementary
School. Development of the site was funded by West Bench
Neighborhood Impact Fees levied on new home construction and
allocated by the Mayor and City Council with input from a citizen
committee.
2-5 Playground
Swingsets: yes
Age group: 2-5
A new playground with sustainable tiles is now
completed at the park. The new rubber playground tiles reduce
maintenance costs and increase the play value of the
playground.
5-12 Playground
Swingsets: yes
Age group: 5-12
A new playground with sustainable tiles
is now completed at the park. The new rubber playground tiles
reduce maintenance costs and increase the play value of the
playground.
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces
that provide opportunities for healthy recreational
activities for people of all ages.
Public Art
Wonder Wall, 2009 By Reham
Aarti-Jacobson
Enjoy this 7 acre park that has been enhanced with a whimsical
mosaic wall of colorful characters. Place your face in the hole and
transform yourself into an alien, peacock or flower.
Restrooms
Park restrooms are available at this park. Restrooms are
now open. Park drinking fountains are now operational.
For a list of restrooms and portable restrooms that are
available year around in parks and the reserves, click here.
Tennis
Number of Tennis courts: 2
Tennis courts may be reserved by contacting:
Boise Parks and Recreation
208-608-7680
One court must be open for public use at all times.
View our Rules
& Regulations for Tennis Court Use
A Master Plan is a
concept drawing illustrating recreation facilities and landscape
features planned for a park site. It does not necessarily
represent what amenities are currently in a park.