The North soccer field will be fenced starting mid-March for several months for field renovations. Please stay out of the closed area.
Winstead Park is a popular 11-acre park located on the Boise Bench. Park amenities include open play areas used by sports teams, a reservable covered shelter, walking path, playground and tennis courts.
Hours of Operation
Park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Parking
There is a parking lot available at the park.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this park. Restrooms are open and 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 link below.
Portable restrooms are provided throughout the winter.
Reservations
Winstead Park has a covered picnic shelter which may be reserved.
Park Map
Features & Amenities
Dog Off-Leash
Dogs and their owners should be sure to follow the city's leash ordinance going to and coming from the dog park, and follow the dog off-leash rules and regulations while visiting the park. Learn more.
All areas within Winstead Park, with the exception of the tennis courts, playground, shelter, and parking lot, are available for hourly dog off-leash use. There are signs with maps identifying the approved area installed at the park for user reference.
- June 1 - August 31, Sunrise to 8:00 a.m.
- September 1 - May 31, Sunrise to 10:00 a.m.
- November 1 - February 1, 3:00 p.m. to Sunset.
Dogs must be on a leash at all other times during the day.
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces that provide opportunities for healthy recreational activities for people of all ages.
Playground
There is a playground area with a swing set that is great for kids ages 2-12. The playground surface is wood chips.
Sports Fields
The Boise Parks and Recreation Department offers sports fields that can be reserved for sports clinics, camps, tournaments and league games at this location.
For other activities including practices or scrimmages, sports fields can be used by simply dropping in first come, first served.
If you are interested in reserving a sports field, please visit Sports Fields webpage for general information and application.
Reservations
Winstead Park has a covered picnic shelter which may be reserved.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this park. Restrooms are open and 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 link below.
Portable restrooms are provided throughout the winter.
Tennis
Tennis courts may be reserved by contacting Boise Parks and Recreation at (208) 608-7680.
One court must be open for public use at all times.
Smoking Prohibition
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all 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 at city-owned golf courses.
Towing
Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owner's risk and expense. You can contact Boise Valley Towing by calling (208) 389-9707.
Master Plan
The 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.
About Winstead Park
The park property was purchased by the City of Boise in 1965.