Bring your family to Tyler Park, Wednesday, September 29 to explore a Free Play environment, a self-directed play space where children are able to build, create and engage on their own terms. Olmsted Parks Conservancy’s Free Play experience allows children to play together with ordinary materials, like string, boxes, tarps and hay bales, while trained […]

Join us Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 pm at Central Park, by the Shakespeare stage, to provide your input on the Central Park enhancements. In order to make sure our parks are safe and accessible for everyone, Olmsted Parks Conservancy is raising money for the following enhancements: New, ADA-compliant playground Splash pad with wheelchair-accessible surface […]

Thursday, October 7 at 6 pm EST After fighting wildfires on a Forest Service Hotshot crew for 4 years, while simultaneously earning a Mass Communications Degree at Boise State University, Jimmy created a nonprofit called the Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) in 2007. BBP distributes bicycles to families in need (over 20,000 bicycles) and provides various resources […]

From October 10 – 24 participants are encouraged to walk, run, bike, or hike in the Olmsted Parks. Registered participants will be entered into drawings to win special prizes for every Challenge completed on the Strava app. The more challenges completed, the more chances to win! This is event is presented by:

Connect, play and share the good news! West Sixth Brewing presents a Beer Garden event benefiting Olmsted Parks! Neighbors, guests and friends come bring your blankets, your chairs, your crew, your kids and your pups! West Sixth will be pouring fresh beer from their draft trailer, along with music, lawn games, family-friendly activities. Special thanks to:

Experience the Hayride on the Hill Sunday, October 24 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in Cherokee Park atop Baringer Hill. Entertainment includes live music, kids’ Free Play experience, and guided hayrides around the park. This is your chance to enjoy the fall foliage – or simply walk and bike the Scenic Loop while car-free!