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.
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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Spooktacular
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This October will be one to remember! We have events for all ages to celebrate this marvelous Spooky Season! Don't miss out on registrations for all these amazing events coming soon!
Family Activities
Ages: 3+
Location: (Practice) Parks and Rec (795 S 5th W)
Instructor: Bryanna Strom
Help us put the Spooky in Season with our Top secret Flash mob!! Bring your family
and friends to make this Spooktacular one to remember! With multiple levels of
choreography, anyone can participate! Sign up today! Performance will be held on
October 27th.
M & W 10/2-10/27 6:00-8:00pm Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE!!
Youth Activities
Ages: 5-14 yrs.
Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S 5th W)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 6th
Instructor: Bryanna Strom
Join the monster mash at this Halloween Cheer Camp! At this introductory-level
cheer camp, kids will learn basic cheerleading motions, terminology, jumps, and a
special spooky dance to perform at Spooktacular Downtown in the HUB Plaza! Sign
up today and support our local MHHS Cheer Program!
The performance will be Friday, October 27th at railroad park, Practices will be
at East Elementary School Monday, October 23rd, Wednesday, October 25th, &
Thursday, October 26th from 5:00-7:00pm.
Cost: $29
REGISTER HERE!!
Sports
Ages: 16+ (If you are in high school you will need a waiver)
Date: October 28th
Location: Optimist Park (2500 NW Marathon Way)
Rally in all the ghosts and ghouls for some friendly competition during this spooky SZN!
12 teams 7 innings and one trophy! May the best-dressed top-hitting team win! Sign
up today! *Minimum of 9 players Maximum of 12 - (4 Women min on the field)
S 10/28 $45/per team
REGISTER HERE!!
Showcases
Dates: Oct 23rd-25th
Location: Railroad Park
Build a Scarecrow competition. Create funny, clever, wacky, or weird scarecrows
with talented organizations, businesses, schools, churches, family, and friends. All
members of the public are invited to participate in the scarecrow competition. You
can showcase your stuffing talents at Railroad Park between Oct 23rd and Oct 25th.
Judging will take place Oct 27th by noon and the winner will be announced that
evening at our Halloween Spooktacular. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place winners.
Rules for the competition can be picked up at Mountain Home Parks and Rec, 795 S.
5th W. or online at /departments/parks-rec/
Register online or call Parks and Rec at (208) 587-2112
Sponsored By Pioneer Federal.
REGISTER HERE!!
4th Annual Pumpkin carving contest, hosted by
the City of Mountain Home. Open to individuals,
families, and local businesses! Judging will take
place Friday Oct. 27th @ El Rancho Parking lot. Prizes
will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Rules for the competition can be picked up at Mountain Home Parks and Rec
Spooktacular Main Event!
Location: Downtown Mountain Home @ EL Rancho Parking Lot & The Hub Plaza
Parks & Recreation and several community organizations including city departments
will be hosting Spooktacular @ the EL Rancho parking lot & The Hub Plaza for a fun
and spooky night. All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event! Enjoy trick-or-
treating, costume contests, and fun activities for the whole family!
*If you are a community organization that would like to participate, please call us at
208-587-2112. Parks & Recreation will also be accepting candy donations for the
community event! Donations help us make this event a success in our community!
Enter the 2023 Spooktacular Costume Contest! Share a picture on our Facebook and
Instagram pages, with #2023MHSpooktaculars. Contest dates are Oct 17th-Nov. 1st.
F 10/27 6:00-8:00pm FREE
REGISTER HERE FOR BUSINESS FRONTS!!
REGISTER HERE FOR TRUNK OR TREAT!!
TRIPS AND TOURS
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TROLLEY TOUR
Location: Departure at 5 pm from Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W)
Get in the Spooky Season Spirit with a Haunted Tour of Boise! We will be stopping for
dinner at Idaho Pizza Co. bring extra spending money.
F 10/13 5:00-9:30pm $25/person
REGISTER HERE!!
Ages: 6-12 yrs.
Send the kids to come enjoy a day at the farmstead. We will enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn
maze, hayrides, fall games, and more! This will be an all-day event so pack a lunch! The
ticket price includes a pumpkin and a sweet treat!
F 10/20 9:00am-5:00pm $39
REGISTER HERE!!
Spooky Crafts
Take time this season to make your own holiday wreath or entrance sign! This
ongoing monthly class keeps you on track for the holidays by adding festive decor to
your home. Gather your friends and sign up today.
Th 6:00-8:00 pm $25.00/class (all supplies included)
REGISTER HERE!!
Youth Activities & Programs
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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 Events 2023!
Youth 2023 Programs!
DON'T MISS OUT!
Youth Sports
Take A Break Trips!
Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming activities!
Adults Activities & Programs
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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
Trips and Tours
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
Coaches Corner
Back to TopThe City of Mountain Home Recreation Department value our volunteers and view them as a dynamic part of a successful recreation program.
Coaches Corner
NFL Flag Football
SOCCER
Fall 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.
