Parks & Rec
Welcome to the City of Mountain Home Parks & Recreation website. Amazing things happen when people and parks and recreation come together! Our parks and recreation facilities are a place where people gather and participate in nourishing recreational leisure.
The City of Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is made up of many stunning parks, recreation activity center, the Mountain Home City Pool, and many recreational activities. City of Mountain Home Parks and Recreation adds value to the community as we promote management of open space, health and wellness in the community, education, and community recreation. We provide a multitude of amenities that make our community attractive to families.
We provide meaningful leisure opportunities and safe recreation facilities that will enhance the quality of life in our city by benefiting the health and well-being of our people, community, our economy, and our environment.
Public Notice:
RFQ to Operate and Maintain BMX Track at Optimist Park
RFQ to Operate and Maintain Motocross Track at Optimist Park
Recreation Guide
Parks & Recreation Department Office
795 South 5th WestPO Box 10
Mountain Home, ID 83647
208-587-2112
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
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Thank You St. Luke's and Desert Sage Health Centers for Sponsoring our Fitness Classes!
Zumba, Bailando & POUND Fitness
Current Conditions of Community Pool
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Activities & Programs Youth
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Being healthy means access to the resources needed to live a healthy life, and many health resources are fundamentally dependent on the design of our neighborhood environments. Accessible and safe parks are one essential ingredient to a healthy neighborhood, providing a place to exercise, play, spend time with friends and neighbors or just relax.
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Youth 2023 Programs!
First Quarter of the Year
Coming this March!
Sneak Peak To Summer!
Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming activities!
Activities & Programs Adults
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Being healthy means access to the resources needed to live a healthy life, and many health resources are fundamentally dependent on the design of our neighborhood environments. Accessible and safe parks are one essential ingredient to a healthy neighborhood, providing a place to exercise, play, spend time with friends and neighbors or just relax.
Click here to Browse Activities, Classes and Sports
Adult 2023 Programs!
Adult Programs
Fitness Classes
Cooking Classes
Are you too busy to make family quality dinners as often as you would like to? Come out
and prep 6 meals with us! You will create 2 meals of 3 different recipes that will leave
your family applauding your culinary skills! Space is limited so sign up soon! Sponsored
by St. Luke’s Elmore! This is a quarterly class, in which we ask participants to sign up for
their choice of 2 classes per year as we would like to give opportunity to as many new
participants as possible to attend this class.
Dates Above 6:00-8:00pm $25*
*There will be an affordable shopping list of items you will need to bring with you
to class.
GRAB-N-GO LUNCH
Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
Instructors: Peg Root & Linda Thomas
Life is so busy these days! Join the Divas for Grab-N-Go Lunch and simplify your
week. You will make 4-pint sized salads that you can enjoy for lunch, dinner or as
a delicious snack. This is the Best Salad Bar in Town! And as a bonus, the Divas will
send you home with a special surprise! You bring 4-pint sized containers & come
ready to have fun. We provide ALL the yummy ingredients already washed, chopped
& prepped so that you can design 4 delicious salads to take home with you. Bring a
Buddy for the best value.
S 10-10:45am 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8 $15/person or $25/2 people
COOKING WITH THE DIVAS
Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S 5th W)
Instructors: Peg Root & Linda Thomas
Do you ever look in your pantry and don’t know what to make? Or you don’t have
that special equipment the recipe calls for? Join the Divas as we prepare & share a
meal with you that is made from common ingredients you probably already have
at home, that’s budget friendly, that you can easily modify for your family & make
in a variety of cooking styles. You’ll enjoy a tasty meal, engage in idea producing
conversation, expand your menu options for you & or your family & take-home
recipes. Bonus! These meals will be both delicious & good for you! Register with
Parks & Rec by 3pm on the Friday prior to the event. Come hungry & ready to join in
as we explore new recipes each time.
Tu 1/17 and/or 3/14 6:30-8:00pm $15/person or $25/2 people
Trips and Tours
TOUR IDAHO CAPITOL
Meeting Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
The Idaho State Capitol building is a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike to
tour and experience art, architecture, and history.
Tu 1/17 9:00-2:00pm $5/person
JUMP ANTIQUE TRACTOR TOUR
Meeting Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
Enjoy traveling back in time and seeing some of the early year technology that have
made or agricultural equipment what it is today. Walk through and look ant over 50
vintage tractors that have been completely restored by the J.R. Simplot organization.
W 2/8 11:00-3:00pm $5/person
OLD IDAHO PENITENTIARY
Meeting Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
Take a stroll through the old State Penitentiary. Built in 1870, the Old Idaho
Penitentiary is one of only four territorial prisons open to the public today. Bring
extra money because we will stop and eat before the tour.
M 3/20 11:00-3:00pm $15/person
BOISE ART GLASS BLOWING
Meeting Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
Watch as talented individuals share their love for glass art to create positive,
memorable experiences. Glassblowing dates back to the 1st century BC, where
blown vessels, for everyday and luxury use were produced commercially and
exported to all parts of the Roman Empire. Watch as talented individuals create
masterpieces before your very eyes.
W 4/19 11:00-3:00pm $15/person
EDWARDS GREENHOUSE MOTHER’S DAY TRIP
Ages: 18yrs+
Meet Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us as we head out to Edwards Greenhouse & Flower
Shop! Edwards Greenhouse is full of history and is unique as it is heated by
geothermal water. You will be mesmerized by the variety of beautiful plants and
flowers available and that are grown locally! Bring extra money to purchase your
favorite plants and for lunch following!
Th 5/11 10:00-3:00pm $5/person
Join us for one of our monthly trips to either Trinity Hot Springs in Featherville, or
Miracle Hot Springs in Buhl, where you will soak away all your worries. Bring extra
money, because we will be stopping at either Pine Grill or Snake River Grill for dinner
before heading back home!
Miracle Hot Springs: Th 1/12, 2/9 2:00-7:00pm $19/person
Trinity Hot Springs: Th 3/9, 4/6 2:00-7:00pm $19/person
WARHAWK AIR MUSEUM
Meeting Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
Take a tour of the amazing Warhawk Air Museum and have the opportunity to be
a part of the Kilroy Coff ee Klatch. This is a great opportunity to see some nostalgic
WWII memorabilia as well as many other military treasures. Afterwards, we will eat
lunch at the Golden Corral Buff et, bring extra money for lunch! Free to Veterans
Tu 5/2 8:15-2:30pm $15/Non-Veteran Veterans FREE!!!
Swimming Pool
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Settled in Richard Aguirre Park along McKenna Drive is the community Pool of Mountain Home. It is a great hangout spot for families with children of all ages. Click here for directions to Mountain Home Public Pool. The pool house offers a secured item check in where we will gladly hold all your valuable items while you enjoy the water and sun. The pool season is typically the end of May and remains open until mid-end of August.
Important Changes Due to COVID-19:
- Guests will be able to use the changing room and shower areas while visiting our facility. Restrooms are available for guests.
- We will not provide outdoor seating for guests; this is to limit touch surface and to minimize the spread of COVID-19. We recommend you bring your own chair with you into our facility.
- City of Mountain Home swimming pool will not be allowing guests to store personal belongings in the Lifeguard area during the 2020 season. All guest will be responsible for their personal items while visiting our facility.
- Any guest personal items left at the City of Mountain Home pool facility will be disposed.
Public Swimming times (Closed for 2020 season)
Guest numbers will be limited during public swimming to meet social distancing measures.
Days: Monday through Thursday Times: 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm
Days: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Times: 1-5 pm & 7-9 pm
Fee: $2.00 entrance fee to all ages. Entrance fees are charged for each of the two swimming sessions.
Please be advised that there will be NO Re-entry in to Public Swimming once a guest leaves.
NO Flotation Device Allowed
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Circle lap swimming
Monday through Thursday 10 am to 12 pm
Monday through Thursday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fee: $2.00 entrance fee to all ages
Learn-to-Swim Classes
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Classes are available at Mountain Home Public pool in the morning and in the afternoon. Sessions run Monday through Thursday for two weeks cost is $20.00 per session. Classes are 30 minutes in length. Register now Lean to Swim class are online see available classes/times or contact the Recreation office at (208) 587-2112.
Pool Closures
Unpredictable weather or other unforeseen situations may result in our outdoor pools opening late or closing early. The pool manager will decide on closing if the following occur:
- There is a threat of violent weather or lightning (if lightning occurs for more than 30 minutes, pool will close for the rest of the swim session).
- There is a strong steady rain for over 30 minutes or turbidity is too extreme to see the bottom of the pool
- There is mechanical failure or pool chemicals are unbalanced.
- Bodily discharges such as a fecal release, blood or vomit, the pool will close for a minimum of 20 min, longer closures will be at the shift supervisor’s discretion based on quantity and dispersal.
- The number of swimmers in the water is less than 10 for at least an hour (low attendance is more likely on unseasonably cool days.)
No Refunds will be issued based on closures occurring after the session has opened.
Private Pool Parties
Friday: 5:15pm – 6:45pm Cost: $125 or 9:15pm - 11:00pm Cost: $175
Saturday: 5:15pm – 6:45pm Cost: $125 or 9:15pm – 11:00pm Cost: $175
Sunday: 5:15pm – 6:45pm Cost: $125
Pool Dress Code/Diapers
Swimsuits are required for swimming in Mountain Home Public Pool. Street clothes, undergarments, sweats, cut-offs etc. are not permitted in the pools. Children wearing diapers are welcome in the pool as long as they are wearing swim diapers.
Parks
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Being healthy means access to the resources needed to live a healthy life, and many health resources are fundamentally dependent on the design of our neighborhood environments. Accessible and safe parks are one essential ingredient to a healthy neighborhood, providing a place to exercise, play, spend time with friends and neighbors or just relax. Are you planning a wedding, family gathering, party, special event or company picnic? The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department invites you to reserve any of our multi-purpose facilities, including picnic shelters, and athletic fields, for your event. Browse our parks to find the perfect fit for your event.
Park & Facility Reservations
Reserve a facility to ensure that it is available for your group outing. Reservations for all facilities may be made in-person at the Park and Recreation office, Mondays-Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are taken up to 365 days in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. A facility is not considered reserved until full payment is received.
Reservation Time Blocks
Secure a park facility in one or both of the following time periods:
- Time Block One 8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
- Time Block Two 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Time Block (All Day) 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Park & Facility Rules
- No tobacco allowed on park property
- Parks are open from 6am-10pm from April to October
- DO NOT Drive on Grass
- No Glass Containers
- No Alcohol after 9pm. Alcohol only allowed with a park reservation
- Pets must be leashed & cleaned up after. This applies only to parks that allow pets
- No Overnight Camping or Parking
- Park reservations have priority
- Keg permit is needed for any keg held on park grounds
- All neighborhood parks available for a FREE reservation
Volunteer Opportunities
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Coaches Corner
NFL Flag Football
SOCCER
Spring Soccer PowerPoint for Coaches
NAYS Online coaches certification
NAYS Online Sudden Cardic Arrest Training
Basketball Coaches Corner
Youth Basketball Rules 1st & 2nd Grade
Youth Basketball Rules 3rd & 4th Grade
Youth Basketball Rules 5th & 6th Grade
Parent and Coaches Guidelines and Rules
2022 Youth Basketball Schedules
T-ball & Softball Coaches Corner
Skatepark
Back to TopThe Mountain Home Skatepark has been an ongoing project since 2010 when an outside organization began actively seeking funds through competitions, concerts and other fund-raising techniques. The City of Mountain Home is HAPPY to announce the park is now completed and open to the public from dawn to dusk.
Park Rules:
- This is an unsupervised park.
- Skateboards, bicycles, non-motorized scooters, and in-line skates only.
- No motor vehicles of any kind.
- Users are recommended to wear helmets, elbow pads and knee pads at all times.
- No smoking.
- No alcohol or drugs.
- No animals.
- No graffiti, stickers, or littering.
- Skate park hours are dawn to dusk– no exceptions unless authorized by the City of Mountain Home Parks & Recreation department.
- Keep food or drink on the perimeter of park.
- No glass allowed.
- Use of this skate park is at your own risk.
- Do not use facility if hazardous conditions exist. Report any damage/hazardous conditions to the Parks & Recreation office at (208)587-2112 or MHRec@mountain-home.us.
- Call 911 to report a crime of any kind.
