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MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game

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600 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712, United States

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Reviews of MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game

Jeanette Rodgers

The weather was warm but not hot and so the walk was very pleasant and, for the most part, shaded by the mature trees. Interesting to search for the sturgeon and the trout. Educational while being fun. Very nicely arranged with places to stop and look at information, or underwater, or at a beautiful mosaic.

Nathan Dowd

This was a great experience for elementary age kids. There were so many spots to see local wildlife! Would highly recommend for a morning excursion.

Terri Hawks

This was the first time we visited this park there wasn't a lot of animals to see I'm assuming that's because of the time of year however it was nice just to walk through and look at things the big eagles nest the kids really enjoyed they have waterfalls butterfly trails lots of interesting things to look at.

Krystal S

My favorite place in Boise! Beautiful area to walk, learn and explore with the kids or by yourself for a peaceful connection with nature.

Amanda Freeland

This place is an Idahome staple. Its a great place to see all kind of wild life. We saw a mama with her two babies this evening. So sweet. The trails and information along the way make it fun for the kiddos.

Eve McClure

Always a nice get away from the chaos of daily living... Love the deer, heron, and other wildlife. Staff is top notch 🥰

Heidi G

Such a cool place! I remember coming here when I was a kid, and it's even better than it used to be. Take time to watch for the sturgeon on the sturgeon pond! We saw two. It's a great place to bring the whole family!

K A Shauger

Great time. They have definitely made improvements and it shows.

Adam Newbold

Wonderful walking area, filled with well-kept paths and wildlife zones. It's perfect for an afternoon stroll and would be enjoyable for both kids and adults. Signage next to the animal areas is written in a fun and informative way. If you're in the area and looking for a pleasant walk within the city, this is a great choice.

Shannon Holt

I come here to relax. I’ve brought both friends and family here to show them the many wonders of the fish hatchery. I’ve always wanted to be a park ranger, and the more I come here the more motivation I get to one day achieve my dream. You can learn a lot from taking a field trip here once in a while. Who knows? You might see some deer, an owl, OR maybe Idaho’s famous sturgeon! It’s an amazing experience every single time. They’re always trying to improve the experience in any way they can❤️ So you’ll see something different each time you go there. Worth a try—if you’ve never been or find yourself bored on your day off.

Jamie Gomez

Wonderful little nature center! Lots to explore with easy to walk trails. Stroller friendly for the most part! Backs up to the green belt with easy access to the park outside.

Kylee McKenna

One of my favorite gems in Boise to share with out of town visitors. Perfect nature walk with lots to look at. I have seen deer, many birds and tons of fish. Keep an eye out for those sturgeon! 😃

TACTICAL N8

Beautiful spot nestled in the middle of Boise. Great, easy place to walk around with kids or even elderly. Kids love seeing the stream cutout sections where you can view fish and other aquatic life.

puppy neff

A very great place to go for a walk. Great park, a little shaggy, but the natural beauty of it is so nice. Also a little loud right now due to construction. Home to some great animals and fish.

William Coon

Nice place to visit several places to sit and enjoy the plants and animals. Can be crowded on the weekend so be prepared for that. There are a variety of birds, deer, rabbits, squirrels, waterfowl, and places to observe the fish in the water.

Destiney

This was such a cool treasure to find along the Greenbelt trail. It appears we were there during the off-season but there was so much to explore and you can tell a lot of love and work goes into the upkeep of the space.

Michael

One of the employees at the old state penitentiary told us about this place. He said, "you'll love it". So, before we left Boise, we figured we'd take a look. If you come to Boise, you should spend an hour (at least) having a look at this. Beautiful walkway with a running steam, a pond, beaver dam, and plenty of wildlife. There are several viewing ports along the path that allow you to see underwater. There is no charge to visit and it is well worth your time. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Mike Curry

This is a family favorite place that always has great activities and information that engage all ages. I love the updated signage and ongoing work projects that improve the family fun here. It is a bonus when staff are out and about to answer questions or show off the different displays around the center.

Rachel Martinez

This was absolutely beautiful! I went with a group of friends for an afternoon outing and we all enjoyed ourselves a bunch! It would be a great place for family outings with young or older children! The flowers and little surprise corners were probably my favorite parts (not to mention FREE).

Jessica Dougherty

Love this nature walk! I have a two year old and we get so cooped up inside in the winter but bundling up and walking around to check out the fish and birds is great!

M W

Always a great place to take a walk, by yourself or with friends and family. The sturgeon pond showcases one of the coolest fish you can see in Idaho. All around great place and the butterfly garden is great when it's active. Take a visit!

Jerimiah Campbell

I always love going to this place. Just a little hidden sanctuary in the heart of Boise. There is always something cool to see. This trip we saw four deer right inside the center. On past trips we have seen beaver, and cranes, and always there are the fish. Great little place to take photos and see some local wildlife while learning about it at the same time. Plus it's free so it's a great value and fun place to take your family.

Rhiannon Ackaret

This is a very nice little nature center, I enjoyed getting to walk around and learn more while spending time in the trees and watching the wildlife. I was expecting the nature center to be a bit bigger, but it was enjoyable regardless. I definitely spent the most time near the pond with all of the sturgeon.

Santana McCool

I bring my kids and client to MK Nature center a couple for time a year. We all enjoy watching the fish through the windows and the occasional deer laying around in the trees. The museum is nice for the kids to learn about the different types of wild life in Idaho.

Hailey Maloney

Awesome place! I'm so glad someone told us about it so we could stop by while we were visiting Boise. We loved seeing the bees, birds, chipmunks and all the informative displays. We will be back when we are in Boise again!

Jeff Bennett

This is a gem tucked away in the middle of Boise. If you get there early in the morning the place is booming with wildlife from deer, to birds, to frolicking squirrel. They even have a 6' long sturgeon! My family loved this place and I have already been back 4 times this year. The rear entrance/exit even dumps you out onto the Boise Greenbelt for added fun and wildlife.

Heather Maxey

We love the nature center. We are always seeing wildlife and enjoying teaching our kids about nature, our water systems, and being responsible. It's a great place to take kids of every age.

Niomi Castellanos

Free fun for all ages! The kiddos loved it, grandma and my aunt too! Lots of educationalresources. Will come back again. They have explanations on different animals, species, breeds, circle of life, plants both native and invasive. Their are plenty of fish and birds, squirrels, ducks and geese to see. Such a fun experience. I recomend this place to everyone. All ages. Tons of fun.

Brad Harrison

The grounds are well kept, even got within a few feet of a doe, while she grazed. Cool place!

Valerie Donahoe

I've lived here for years and never visited. It was a nice way to spend some time in the shade on a hot day. We were lucky to get a glimpse of the sturgeon!

Mary Wyman

We spent a few hours strolling through the MK Nature Center. There was plenty to see and do. We saw lots of butterflies and birds, fish, a waterfall and there were activities that were fun and interactive. We learned a lot

Mike Julson

Just moved back to the state after being gone over a decade. Places like this for the reason I moved back. My hat's off to Idaho Parks and Rec Department this place is awesome, just what I needed after being cooped up is a nice walk through a well-kept the area that's absolutely beautiful

Michael E

Really well thought out and designed with many great animal displays and nature displays. The sturgeon and trout in the pond were huge! Really nice habitat. Well thought out

steph lake

Still awesome like when I was a teenager, we called this place "the fish" and loved hanging out there. Tonight was still a great time!

Jerry Grissett

Did a walk through while walking the green belt. Good place to take the kiddo's. Lots to see on the trails. Didn't go through the main building

James K

Great place to bring kids and adults. My son loves to explore this place and he took a lot of amazing pictures!

KaDee McBride

This place is a nice quiet place to enjoy nature while in the city of Boise. You can enjoy sitting on one of the many blinds or benches throughout. while watching fish,deer, river otters, and birds of all kinds. They have many learning opportunities for all ages and offer many different classes. At the end of your walk you can stop in next door. there you will find a lovely park to have a pic-nic and have the kids ware off more energy.

Rachel Luttrull

The MK Nature Center was such a fun experience for my daughter and niece. I couldn’t believe it was nestled between a construction site and an apartment complex. It’s a nice little FREE outing for littles❤️

N B

Nice nature spot to bring the whole family. Best of all its free but they do take donations. Its not a Zoo so dont expect to see anything other than squirrels and birds and lots of fish.

astryd savage

I absolutely love taking my boys here! It's so much fun and so very beautiful. lots of flora and fauna! 🌱🌲🦌🦝🦊 …

Diana Jenkins

This is a great place to get out and enjoy nature if you don't have time to take a long drive.

Bella Gold

Very beautiful walk through riverbay, several places to fish or just lounge around.

Ashley V.

Usually a nice place to take the family to see the fish and trails, but this year it looks a little run-down. Hopefully next year will be better.

Sean Jorgensen

Great place to take your family for fun and exercise. Took my family to the formal backyard for a picnic and it was so much fun. If you want to see the 7ft sturgeon go on Friday at 1 when they feed him.

Heather Gaya

A small nature center but great walking paths. There's some slight inaccuracies in the snake area - the word "poisonous" is used instead of "venemous" but otherwise good exhibits. We also bought some good quality quail feed from the gift shop for a good price.

Ethan Park

I loved it here there was so much beutifull wildlife and the people working there were so nice it was very healthy and biodiverse I was able to get lots of wildlife photos

Jacee Lyn

I love walking through here. You are able to see huge fish swimming under a beautiful winding bridge. There are small aquariums with small fish and details about them. Often times you will see ducks, geese, owls, herring and other such birds. In the early summer it's so picturesque!

I. D.

This is amazing. I hadn't been here for several years. They've fixed it up and added newer stuff.

sherry farmer

Awesome walking path. Peaceful and quiet. Great learning experience for kids.

Eric Z

Awesome place to take your kids and spend some time exploring nature. Glass cutouts in the creek to see the trout and crayfish. If you're patient enough, you'll catch a glimpse of the resident Mink diving into the creek to try and catch crayfish.

barbara badigian

This nature center was a wonderful surprise..had a lovely time walking through and seeing all they had to offer..recommend for families

Lucas Staffen

Great place to take your kids. Lots of wild life to see. And it's free.

Patrick Anibaldi

Nice little nature area that is well kept. Loved the glass viewing areas to see the different fish. Great for kids and placards are very educational.

Steven Aguirre

Great place to go and see some birds and fish and alot of nature read all the stands there you will learn a lot about some wildlife and go inside the largest eagles nest ever found

Joe Maldonado

Great place for pictures and a stroll, many ducks and squirrels plus birds

Poetrius Giovanni

A very cool little park and learning center. Meant for younger minds but it is very cool, educational, and pretty.

Jennifer Glasgow

This is probably one of my favorite places to visit. Love being able to get so close to nature within city limits.

Ernie Payne

Needs a little maintenance but nice walk

astryd savage

beautiful place to take a short walk and feel like you're out of the city!

Paul Hart

I have always loved this place. Sad to see that the fish with computer chip are no longer there. It was fun to put the hand held on the aquarium glass and see all the info on the fish.

Jake Stockinger

Absolutely wonderful for an afternoon walk. Lots to see and a cute little creek to hang out at!

Aaron Jones

Great place for a nice walk and a little education about fish and wildlife.

Jeremiah Strobeck

This place is fantastic. They have upgraded over the years and it's a really neat thing to do with your children. I take my two-and-a-half-year-old here all the time.

Charley Rains

The grandkids loved it!

Barbara Kuehl

This has been a favorite excursion place for us for many years... It was so good to see all the upgrades that they've been able to get done. Best nature center within the city, any city in my belief. Right by the Boise river. It was also neat that they were able to place a unable to fly peregrine in the enclosure for us to enjoy. Great free place to explore learn and enjoy. Indeed family friendly and great for little ones.

Bob Huzz

Great wild life and the trails were wonderful

Alexandria Cooper

A beautiful little family-friendly escape inside Boise. Two deer hung out with me on part if the trail this time. I took a picture of one when it went to lay down.

Ray B

Good place for people to read, meditate, and quietly explore the flora and fauna on the grounds! No dogs, no riding bikes, no rollerblading, and no fishing allowed here!

Chase Kingsley

Sometimes you can spot a sturgeon in the ponds with lots of other fish too!

Adam Castellanos (Boise Boyz)

The most amazing fish big rainbow trout huge sturgeon swimming around in the ponds that you can clearly see truly amazing what ducks and wildlife abundant a must see perfect for field trips for kids

Mega Lodon

I love taking my kids here. There is a greenbelt right on the river, with a nice place to get in the water away from the flow of the river. Great for children. Park with tons of large trees and a nice playground. Barbeque pits and picnic tables. The nature center is right in the middle of it all and has some beautiful scenery and fun things for kids to do and learn about nature. Sometimes you see deer come through or other wild animals to sip from the creek that runs through it. Big sturgeon, salmon and other fish swim around for you to enjoy. Just an all around beautiful area. Its a must see.

Sharayah sherry

Such a beautiful place to go for a walk and spend time with someone. This place is kept up very well. You can tell a lot of love goes into every party of it.

Sherry Ezell

Nice place to take kids. You can walk around and see fish under the creek and various other critters.

Jerry Eastman

Cool park to bring the kids and enjoy the wildlife

Lucia Melbon

A great place to stroll walk or ride your bike!

Johnny Manning

This place is great and I mean that literally I love this place I never get tired of it seeing that 200 lb 30 year old sturgeon never gets old he is a big boy they always have nice exhibits this time they had a beaver end Falcon exhibits I take Syler (Service Dog) with me which is great he luvs it and has a ball looking at the fish through the glass oh, he tries to get them LOL which is a treat to watch. The people that volunteer quote" or work there more than Isis helpful considerate people that you'll ever meet. Thanks to whoever helps keep this place kept up.

Kenneth Couch

Very cool park... A MUST SEE...

Alex Simmonds

Great place right if the Green Belt. My kids love looking at all the critters they have and learning everything there is to know about each one.

Raul Cuellar

Small but highly informational nature center. Perfect for kids

Jaime Myers

Great place to get out, walk around and look at some fish. This place is very well set up for kiddos and has great shade cover for summer months. Bonus points to the employee going around and sanitizing the glass where kids touch. It is free to get in and I think due to covid donations are hurting. The gardens are normally (well from what I remember as a kid) very beautiful. It doesn't look like they were touched this year.

Bonnie Bair

Very fun place to explore! Great for families!

Melissa Egan

Great place for kids. There are many interactive parts that my children loved. They went into the eagles nest and hollow log. We enjoyed watching fish and ducks. I think they enjoyed it as much as going to the zoo. There was lots of shade.

Chris Hall

Absolutely the coolest thing to entertain my 5 year old for 45 minutes. Beautiful, peaceful, quiet... We saw monster rainbow trout and a huge sturgeon, a garter snake, beautiful plants.

Richard Sanders

Great nature trails and connections to Boise greenbelt. Wonderful viewing for trout and sturgeon.

Lisa MT

Nice little nature garden in Boise. No charge to get in and walk around. Peaceful and relaxing and they have a 30 year old Sturgeon which is a fish that was around in the time of dinosaurs! It's 7 feet long too. Cool. My son said that he loves this place winter and spring because of lots of blooming flowers. I think I love it too.

Diego Hilleary

A lovely, shaded little park with lots of water and a ton of really cool fish. No dogs or bikes are allowed, which means I often see deer or other wildlife. Definitely worth a walk!

Neal Jones

Such an amazing place! Really nice exhibits with great information!

Ola L

I absolutely love coming here! It's one of my favorite places in Boise. I remember coming as a kid and it seems even better now! I've learned quite a lot of little facts just from reading the information spots! I had NO IDEA that salmon travel downriver TAIL FIRST on their way to the ocean! I didn't know sturgeon had been around since dinosaur times!!!! Love bringing my family here!

David Roberts

My wife and I discovered this place by accident while walking along the Greenbelt. It was very peaceful on a chilly but bright December late Sunday afternoon. We enjoyed seeing the fish under water right the glass, the surgeon pond, the walk-in replica eagle's nest and the petroglyph stone. It's a beautiful little gem. It's places like this that make Boise such a great place to live.

RYAN FRISCO

Wow, this is definitely worth a visit! Well designed and maintained nature area loaded with streams, ponds, viewing areas and informative signs. I loved the sturgeon pond! It was a little tough to see with the reflection on the water, but thankfully the sturgeon were hanging out at the contrasting white sand bottom, they were maybe between 4-6 feet long. Quite impressive! Thanks for creating such a great space, and its is free to visit!

Desiree Camarena

Went here for the first time with the kids (ages 2, 4, 8 & 10) and I picked up the little brochure guide from the nature center before heading out for our walk. We liked reading about each point of interest from the guide as we followed the paths. It was educational as well as fun which earns 5 stars. At the end I returned the brochure to desk as suggested since they don't charge for entrance. I'd definitely return for a nice nature walk. It was beautiful.

Trent Young

Beautiful nature park right in the middle of downtown Boise. This is a great spot to take kids for an afternoon outing or to treat visiting friends to a quick walk around the river. The stream cutaways to see the ecosystem are amazing and interesting for everyone.

Erik Hagen

Excellent nature center inside and out. Perfect for families.

Debra E

Nice little walk with nature education along the way.

Michelle Rosenberger

It's been several years since I'd been here. (No longer have little kids.) My husband and I had decided to go here in order to get a little walking in. They've really cleaned it up. They spruced up all the viewing areas. There's local art and several fun little kid activities. People of all ages were enjoying the spring day. I want to go back when it is really spring so that I can see what it's like with the butterflies and hummingbirds.

Shannon Hardman

Fun little place for kids to explore. Nice walking path.

Felicia McNulty

So much to see here nice clean walking paths. The indoor learning center is fun and interactive. Missed the owls we use to take pictures in but loved the new sturgeon seat to see where you measure up to a sturgeon. The staff and volunteers here are always so friendly. So much to see a great place to unwind and relax one of my favorite places to go.

John Anderson

The playground nearby is large, and the fish and wildlife exhibits are very educational. Also has access to the greenbelt. Great place to take the kids or just go for a stroll.

Alishia Montgomery

Love it here. Will keep going every chance I can get.

IchirouTheDemon

It's a great place, not too shabby. I came here on a school field trip in elementary. It has some fun things to do and look around at. A decent place to take your kids, there's also fishes to look at. I can't really explain it I know and I'm sorry, lol. But really it's just fun to be at, just relax and watch the fishes and you'll see that it's just really calming, I stayed there for half an hour one time just staring at fishes and I had fun, ya can't go wrong with it :)

Ben Schofeild

Great place to take the family for a mature trip

Hannah Mesker

A great place to explore nature for free!

Jackie Morris

Always a great place to walk and enjoy some beautiful plants and animals in the city. The path makes the most of the space- it feels like it is a larger area than it is. Also it is located right next to Municipal Park, where they have a good-sized playground. A great place to spend the afternoon, especially with kids!

Megan Gillette

Such an awesome place. Can see different song birds, ducks, fish, sturgeon. Fun little stops for pictures and experiences.

Lance Sganzini

Place looks fantastic. Keep your donations coming!

Nancy Castro

I have been here a number of times taking school children on field trips always a fun trip

Eric Baird

A wonderful trip through nature with some up close visits from a couple fur buddies. They had some great exhibits throughout the center. Lots of fun and great learning for little children if you have them. I really enjoyed my time and would recommend checking it out if you are on the fence about it.

Michael Oliveira

Very pleasant surprise while walking down the green belt with my family. The kids really enjoyed seeing the fish up close in different stages and my wife even had a deer walk by her in the butterfly garden. Very nice little spot

April Marie

The family Loves this place! So beautiful down there. Walked around and looked at all the streams and waterfalls and the beaver Dam. We learned about different species of plants and trees. Looked at all the fish! And then played at the playground at the Park right next door. Which is such an awesome place. And then walked over to the Boise River which was swift and high. All the smells and the flowers and the water. It was all just fantastic! We had a wonderful evening!

Michelle Jones

A unique low key place definitely worth visiting. It is tucked away downtown with the parks and other attractions but you feel like you are truly strolling through a little patch of nature. The little kiddos love to watch the huge fish swim through the ponds as you cross bridges and weave through trails on a stress free family outing - and it is free which is incredible! Take little ones on a visit to MK, the awe on their faces makes it 100% worth it!

Andrew Moore

This is a lovely nature center and a great place to go as a family. The inside displays are very well played out and interesting. The walk is mild and pathed for kids and strollers. There are fish viewing areas both above ground and a few windows below the water surface. We enjoyed our time there and will return.

Shandra Salinas

I have been taking my children here since they were tots, and they are all over 18 now. I still love to go. It is quiet and peaceful. It is very well kept, and I love walking the path and looking at the fish. My children have fond memories of going to "The Fish Park" , as they still call it. We live in Caldwell, and we always made a day out of it, packed a picnic, walked the path, talked about the fish and played in the park. Thank you for this wonderful family friendly nature center that has given my family so many fond memories.

Kyle Beeson

Nice little stop on my longboard ride

Kirk Ian Swallia

Free admission and lots to see, great place to learn about local wildlife and keep your child entertained!

h marie

I haven't been here in years. There weren't many species of fish this time around and I could barely see the larger fish under the walkway bridge. I love taking the Littles through. It's a nice walk and it teaches them things about animals, food and habitats.

Shawna S

I took my children here on a "field trip" and they had SO much fun. I loved how natural it all felt, that we could roam freely and learn along the way. The staff is incredibly sweet and helpful. We will be returning next year for sure!

N Meier

Great place to stroll through and learn about fish and nature.

W G

Fantastic park. Great for a nice walk! There are plenty of learning opportunities for children and adults alike. It is really interesting to see the life cycle of fish up close. I would recommend wearing polarized glasses because it gives you clarity into the big pond. There are HUGE fish in here that are more visible when wearing polarized lenses. The "learning center" building is full of animals that hail from Idaho.

Blake Taylor

Great place to take the kids to get them out of the house for a few minutes. It doesn't take long to walk through and the fish and other activities are good.

Madeleine Matt

A little gem of a free experience. The center has an extensive collection of taxidermied specimens of local animals which were interesting to kids and adults alike. The path with fish viewing stations was also good, with bonkers big sturgeon. A highlight for us was the peregrine falcon who was out and about with a staff member.

Stephanie Jackson

So we didn't go into this building, but Google won't let me just say we visited the Greenway park. But we did visit here several years ago, and we recall it fondly.

Anne Anderson

It was great to walk through, read all the information about natural habitation and animal life in Idaho.

Lauren Studley

A gem in the Treasure Valley! The bird viewing area, as well as the pond and nature walk are fantastic for kids and casual walkers. Deer, ducks, and fish can all easily be seen on a regular basis. The educational programs for kids are invaluable in our urban downtown lives. I wish there were more educational tools for adults, but for a government facility and non-profit, I think they are well worth the visit!

Gala Nikolaeva

Nice place to bring you kids or just have a nice walk in a shade.

hillary duncan

We had a big group of kids come to this location and it was fun! So beautiful in the heart of Boise it blew my mind that they had so many projects going. They have habitats that are constantly being loved and improved on and the teaching fun games that they have put together for the kids are very spot-on great place fully recommend to visit.

Stephanie Inman

I love the MK Nature Center. It is beautiful and FREE to the public. Watch fish in the viewing windows, learn from the new interpretive signs, measure yourself next to a 7' sturgeon on the back of a bench, and just stroll through. It is relaxing. A nice stop along the greenbelt, it is also not too far from downtown if you're arriving by car. The more free things we have for families to do in Boise, the better in my book!

Anne Olsen

Beautiful and amazing for kids and parents alike!

Victoria Singleton

Amazing breathtakingly beautiful can't wait to go back and keep going! I wasn't able to see all of it but I will definitely be back to explore more of it!

Christyna Green

This is a great place to see native species to Idaho. There is an information center here with lots of great information. I went in the fall so I didn't get to see the blossoms of Spring, but I will be going again. Also there's a huge Sturgeon in the ponds.

Jeffrey Brown

Just for everyone's info, the nature center building is closed for remodeling for the next couple of weeks. You can still take the walk on the nature trail, which I recommend. It is amazing. Also you should plan a trip to the nature center after the reopening. Your whole family will enjoy your time spent together.

Nicky Aker

Absolutely loved this free walkthrough nature center. Our toddler loved being able to walk on the bridges over the water and seeing the fish in fun aquarium-esq displays. The indoor exhibit with taxidermy wild animals including bears, a cougar, a moose, and various birds was also a fun area of discovery for our toddler.

Joahnna Haskins

It was a great little walk for little kids. Glad we finally checked this place out.

Reece Nassif

Nice little walk through spot for the family.

Mike Browning

Always great place to take the kids to view nature habitats for some local Wildlife. 👌 💯🤙

Venessa

Very surprised to find this nature center right near the park. A very lovely and educational place.

Barbara Gist

It is surprisingly intimate with unexpected pleasures of wild life...deer, squirrels, snakes, fish and birds!

Sally Briceno

We got to see quite a few animals, dear , a turtle swam by us big fish , and a giant crane too .a momma duck with 5 babies swam by us too. It was a great VISIT

B_FRANCE_208

This place is free! Really great place to come see huge fish like sturgeon and trout. All the taxadermy inside the Visitor center is well displayed and taken care of. Lots to see so it will keep the kiddos busy for a while. There were a few hands on activities inside the visitor center as well.

Courtney Dayley

Not a lot there because it's winter but the kids loved it! We saw some fish, ducks, and got a nice walk in on a Saturday afternoon. Can't wait to go back in the summertime!

Wendy Davis

Great free outdoor fun! Beautiful park in the middle of the bustling city.

Jim Paulson (Boise Realtor)

Love this place. Great walk near the Boise River Green belt and to see wildlife in a natural habitat. Loved watching a deer lounge around nearby. We watched fish, crawdads, butterflies, squirrels and birds. Definitely worth checking out.

Willie Taylor

Great place for the price (free). Has many native to Idaho fish and plants. Nice explanation boards. Pond with three stergen fish. Kids really enjoy the walk and nature in the middle of Boise. Small quaint and enjoyable.

Allison Tyler

My kids and I love this place. It's free, the grounds are well kept, and there is always lots to see and explore. Stroller friendly too!

Svend Knutsen

Great for family outings. Walk around the nature center learning about our rivers and wildlife, lots of "windows" to see the fish underwater. It's right next to municipal park which is great for a picnic and has a great playground.

Regina Sambrano

The Nature Center is a cool place to see the various wildlife around our great state of Idaho. Seeing an actual beaver dam, clear stream of fish and even a petroglyph made this experience memorable. Excellent place to visit!

Ted Caranto

This is a great oasis set up by the Idaho Fish and Game. Even in summer, there is plenty to see. Its a short trek but worth it. Great information rooms with a lot to see and learn. Owls were not out but plenty of fish to see! No shortage of parking.

Daniel Barclay

This is a wonderful escape from the current crises. Bring the children and participate in hands-on learning and physical activities for them as well as the "grownups". Lots to keep everyone busy. No cost. Trails to follow. Great fun...

Allen Dubin

Great exhibits. Nice walking paths. Operated by Idaho Fish and Game. Helpful signage. Something for every age group within our family. We were ages 3 to 68 and everyone had fun.

Alan Taketa

Always love going for a bike ride down at the greenbelt on a weekend. Stopping by the Nature center to view the wild life looking at the different types of fish through the glass or the gift shop were they display pictures of animals birds and fishes.

Cindy Pettit

It was really cold but granddaughters really enjoyed it,we will be back when it's warmer, disappointed the facility was closed so we couldn't get our hunting n fishing license renewed

rebel Sirpanda

Nice little hike. No other animals but fish do to it being winter time. Learning experience for the kids.

SamNam11

Great place. When I have free time I just ride my bike to it and stare at the trouts and giant sturgeons. I literally sit for hours and watch all sorts of song birds fight over the bird feeders. Very peaceful

Alan Taketa

Always go on my weekends off from work that is whenever I can and ride my bike down the Greenbelt to enjoy the bike trails and having my lunch. Stopping by the Kristen Armstrong park to see the MK Nature Center and the wildlife conservation of all different species of plants birds insects animals. The most I really enjoy is viewing the trout and salmon through the glass and learning the life stages of these various fish and how important the ecosystem is for all of us.

Annette Guidry

An indoor viewing place. Taxidermist took samples from Idaho natural wildlife and strong them up for all to see. You can see bears and wolves. Kind of disgusting but they're beautiful anyway. Saw a huge sturgeon in the water on the hiking trail! Small, peaceful walking area. Free, no charge!

Christie Carroll

Most Boiseans know about this but most visitors and newcomers don't. It is a real treasure. There is an outdoor wetlands interpretive area which includes a large pond stocked with several species of local fish including sturgeon. There is an interpretive walk with underwater viewing areas. The life cycle of fish is explained at each of these viewing portals. The area also includes trails that explain the natural flora and fauna of Idaho with many displays of each. Lots of interactive things for children. Don't forget to visit the indoor nature center where their are a lot more interpretive displays and activities for kids of all ages. The entire complex is affiliated with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game but much of it is done by volunteers. There is plenty of free parking. It is also accessible from the green belt and Municipal Park (now called the Kristin Armstrong Park named after a local champion bicyclist.

Jad Mahnken

Great place for family, kids or those who love to learn. i got some great photos as well. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a fun free activity in boise. my only critique is lots of fish have disease. especially around gill area can you treat fish to reduce disease?

carlee daigle

Awesome place to walk around and explore

Julia Stahnke

We’ve moved away from Boise but one of the things I miss the most is walking along the Greenbelt to the MK Nature Center with my daughter and enjoying watching the fish and other wildlife. Their gift shop and indoor exhibits are also wonderful. We miss this place so much!

Lacee Bennett

So amazing! Perfect learning excursion, and the drizzle made it that much more fun!

Meghan Sanderson

We go regularly! Such a nice, cool walk on hot days. Guaranteed to see fish when the sun's out. Beautiful!

Julie Rainey

Love this place! Great place to take kids and have them learn about nature. Close to the Boise River so you can stop by and dip your feet (or body) in the water on a hot day.

Stephen Barton

Love this place! It's a bit of nature in town, peaceful walk through the stream and pond area. The visitor center is interesting. The grandkids always have a good time. And it's all free!!

Rachel Velarde

Very nice nature park. Walking trails are nice. Fed the ducks, took in as many sights as possible. Bldg's closed. But what we got to do was fun.

Allice Allen

I will get more pics next time. Please go there it is wonderful, I saw the largest 🐟 was 5-6 ft long, lots of different sizes and species, by donation and offer guides. Leave pets at home these are wild Everybody of all ages loves iy …

kenneth ivie

We took the outside trail. I and the kids had a wonderful time looking at fish from the bridges and through the glass viewing ports.

Samantha Newell

This is a great place to relax and walk through nature. I come here all the time. There many places to view trout and stergen. It is also next to the Boise Greenbelt and a park. If you are quite you can even see deer.

Jamie R

Very nice nature walk with some live animals and fish. Connects to a playground with a lot of activities for kids.

Natalya Besoushko

Cool place to come explore, especially with little ones. We visited in January and it was still cool to see all of the beaver activity and fish, but I bet it's beautiful during the spring and summer!

Nate

A lot of fun, especially for children. A nice blend of walking trails and plant and animal life. The visitors center also has fun hands-on things for children.

Sue Petitt

Nice place for a fall walk.

Paul Weldon

A great place to see a few critters. Deer, ducks and giant sturgeon!

Robert Spence

A great place to see native fish from trout to sturgeon living in their native habitat. You get to learn about the life cycle of many fish plus the insects and habitat that supports them. A wonderful setting by the Boise river and very well done.

Carolyn Deatrick

I have lived in Boise my entire life, and I just don't get the appeal. Especially when you can walk along the gorgeous Boise river which is just a few feet away! The deer seem fond of the Nature Center, though.

Joe Gandolfi

Very cool place to visit, my family and I go here all the time. My daughter loves to walk around the path and see the fish, and if you're lucky you can even see beavers, mink, snakes, and bats!

Roshan Patel

Better than the zoo! I got to see them feeding the salmon and sturgeon. Then one of the people there came out with an eagle or a falcon that was missing an eye. It is a really neat place and I highly recommend it

Rob Nesbit

An amazing asset along the Boise River within the city limits. Disappointing on this last visit. The grounds have not been maintained and the place is looking over run and overgrown.

Christopher Larson

This place is awesome, really cool displays and peaceful nature area with love fish viewing windows in a portion of the stream. I am tempted to give a really bad reviews so this place doesn't get busy.

Ali H

Wonderful place to visit for all ages! Features fish outlooks, beautiful nature paths, and interesting information along the way! A fun interactive spot, and it is free, with donations appreciated! Lots of love for this lovely spot

Ryan Rooper

Wonderful spot for a Nature Hike without hiking boots. Sturgeon and salmon and trout in the creek. Ducks beaver squirrels on land. Birds butterflies and bugs all at your level. Bring the kids. Walk the paved trails. Peer over the pond and creeks. Enjoy Nature in the center of Boise Id.

Reese Barker

This is the perfect amount of time and distance to entertain a toddler. The outside loop is nice and unique with each season. The indoor displays change with the seasons too!

Stephypoo F

Neat educational place to visit and it's free to get into. It's small and a quick little walk around the place so make sure you plan other things to do. I'd recommend just going next door to the park too.

Dave Johnson

I was fishing on the greenbelt with my grandson and he walked me through it. I haven't been there in years, and really enjoyed it. I thought what a great place Boise is to have something like this, and for free!

Tom S

Thanx for being with nature!! Good place to charge your human self with positive environment!! No pets allowed! Enjoy upfront views of natural settings of nature. How are ecology works with real display. Can you imagine the amount of time it took? To build real settings of how nature works. This teaches everyone the facts of nature! Come see for yourself.

Emily Fritchman

Excellent! MK Nature Center has an array of excellent exhibits with beautiful scenery - all right next to the Boise Greenbelt. Admission is free and a small donation is encouraged - would highly recommend visiting!

Gabriel Meierhoff

Lots of stuffed animals but it seemed pretty small. Watch your kids because the river is EASILY accessible from the nature path and the location is not secure at all with multiple entrances all around

Katie Swenson

My toddler loves going here to look at the fish and run around. It's a beautiful spot with well maintained walking paths. Best part is it's free!

Rachel Baker

Great place to bring the kiddos. Amazing for adults as well. Visit A.S.A.P

Dennis Boardman

Lived here for 10 years, never been down to see the natural fish habitat, with a beaver swimming around! 24" trout an different sizes of fish swimming freely about! Plus you can take a walk around the Greenbelt.

Courtney Peterson

Cool place, you see lots of fish. We even saw a baby deer!

Wendy Lord

Great nature walk. The kids loved it, ages 3 - 9. Big fish and ponds everyone had a good time. Donations welcome!

Kathy Hobbs

Can easily lose half a day here. So much to see if you take the time.

Sophie 67

A beautiful, almost hidden gem in Boise. A peaceful little oasis to get away from it all and enjoy nature. I love this place. Need to go back soon.

Colton Finch

Really cool facility with free admission (donations welcome). Sturgeon and trout ponds, a lovely stream with art installations, gardening, lots of educational displays and paraphernalia.

John

This is a really cool place to visit with kids, you can range your activities from a nice nature walk to a really educational experience. It's also only a short walk away from municipal park, which is an added bonus.

Sowmya Pattabhi

Nice place to take walk with family. You can see deers and plant life. It is right by the Boise river belt. Fun place with little ones.

Jenny Olson

Loved looking at all the fish! It was hot outside but nice and cool through there. I think it was worth the stop!

Ashley jones

We have family walks all the time. Have spotted deer many times upclose. The fish life cycle exhibit os great for children's learning and development. It is a very peaceful place. Large salmon and stergeon.

Ryne Mlinar

My kids love this place and the nature trail is well shaded and perfect for a summer or spring excursion. The nature center building has so many things to see and we have donated multiple bird nests to them

Josh Huemiller

MK Nature center is beautiful. Huge pond with a tin of giant Koi living in it. Tons of open spaces to bring the kids or fur babies along as well. And a great place to go play Pokemon Go. This location is one of the few rotating 'nests' that have a larger appearance rate for one specific monster. If you are looking for a place to earn candy and evolve something then this your place. Nest lists for Boise can be found online as well

Zach Brown

How many cities have a pristine mountain river running through them with native steelhead and salmon? The nature center highlights the specialness of Boise's natural environment. You can see a large variety of fish, and a few native, freshwater crustaceans, there are birdwatching stations and natural gardens for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. It's a great place to learn about the local, and regional outdoors.

Anastasia McDonald

We took a beaver field trip and it was very informative. A well done slide show with actual beaver teeth and a pelt. Then we walked the trail and made our own beaver dam.

Kelly Pangman

The indoor facility was closed but you can still enjoy the outdoor loop and you are able to print off the age appropriate scavenger hunts!

Anna Clements

Fun little nature walk. You can see fish from underwater, deer, birds, crawdads, and insects.

Don

It's been a few years since we've been there and oh my how much its changed! ...this is a must see and a great place to take visitors

Epper Marshall

Some really cool sections. They have water cut aways to see the creatures inside, bridges over water with large fish, and wild life roaming the park.

Edward Eickhoff Jr.

Great for kids to visit

Eric McGrath

This is a wonderful park with a well maintained loop walk and several bird and fish viewing locations. Be sure to stop on the bridge and look for a sturgeon swimming in the depths.

Rick Tetik

Have always loved this place. Took my kids when they were little and now I take my grandkids. I like to visit year-round, never know what you will see

Riley Graves

Good place for kids and adult to learn about Idaho's wildlife. You also get to see some really big sturgeon!! One of them is about 6 feet long!!!

Scott & Cyndi Wright

I would love to re-create this place. There are several areas that are not well maintained. Plants that have died and not been replaced. But this place could definitely be revived with some TLC.

Violet Martin

Anytime we have friends from out of town, we go here for walks and play with the kids. I love the wildlife viewing and now there are beavers that have taken up residence in the dam!!

Haley Eggert

An excellent place to take the kids or people visiting. Offers a wide range of experiences and educational points. The store offers the cutest merch and the people that run it are incredibly helpful.

David Ross

I love this place. Why all the time growing up. My son even found a crawfish in one of the displays last time!

Mitch Jones

Great place to learn about what Idahos outdoors has to offer. Great for kids and adults

Eric Rothwell

Great place to distract kids when they are out of school. We took our kids during winter break, and combined the nature center visit with a playground session at Municipal Park.

Michael Phelan

Really cool little piece of nature in the heart of downtown Boise. Huge fish and neat little exhibits. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Sophia Lee

An amazing place to explore outdoors. I didnt see any wildlife other than fish. But I'm sure they were hiding from us but that's okay 😂 …

Louis Ruth

A small walk-about in Boise. Great for a nature stroll seeing a small diversity of wildlife. The Sturgeon in the pond are amazing to see. A very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Louis Ruth Photography

Ronald Deraas

In the process of building a new structure. Outside exhibits were interesting. Minimal activity outside though, typical for this time of year.

d’ranged 1

Great place to visit. Just beatiful... pretty much free, they just ask for donation, but is not required. Multiple entrances and kids love it...

idziak4ever

I was there in mid March so it was a bit barren, but I bet come Spring and summer it is amazing. I thought I spotted an early warbler, but did not have my binoculars to verify.

Dave Connelly

Free, open to the public, has internal live aquariums as well as a taxidermy section of native Idaho wildlife. A nice way to spend 20 min cooling in the AC!

Rick Freeman

Love this place. Great place for a nice walk with little ones. Staff and very friendly, nice, and accommodating to kids running around just around closing.

Jose Avila

Excellent nature center right by the river greenbelt. It was very pleasant and enjoyable. Recommended to visitors.

Kabrisha Pearson

Lots of fun to walk around this place with kids and its nice and peaceful even though it is in the middle of Boise. Best of all, it's free!

Zachary Brinson

Its a nice place but the website isn't exactly correct, it says the building is open but its not

Norman Kahler

A spectacular place to see nature right in the city. Nice walking path with lots of information on the animals that are in the area.

Paul Norland

Good place to go to see live animals as well as stuffed. Not as nice as Cabelas, but more personable. Sad Larry is gone ! But they stuffed him and so he is preserved.

Jenny Shoecraft

A favorite past time. The kids always love visiting, and I find myself strolling through on my lunch breaks. A nice relaxing break, and always an educational adventure!

Katie Rostock

A wonderful little walk that I enjoyed from childhood into adulthood. So fun seeing the ducks and fishes!

Lauren Assyia

Very educational and was a great representation of the river ecosystem. Loved seeing the various places where the new beaver has been making dams.

Larry Moore

I'm disappointed in the grounds at the nature center. The walkways are not clean and things seem cluttered. I'm sure I'll get an answer of the state being unable to get funding for upkeep. The state park at Ponderosa is in disrepair as well and not run with any efficiency.

jolene hernandez

I really liked all the updates. Grandkids loved it!

stephanie pedraza

One of my favorite outdoor spots in the area, it's educational, great area for a nice walk, and there is a park close by for the kids.

Daniel Hedrick

We didn't time our visit right to see _all_ the animals, but the critters we did see made the kids incredibly happy. Great little place tucked into the city.

B. Chadwell

Great peaceful walk. Very beautiful.

Tara Brandenburg-Weeks

This is my favorite park. I love to just go sit by the pond and watch the fish swim around.

Lynda Jensen

This is so much fun to bring kids to. Easy walk, nice paths, great greenery, easy parking and easy access to the green belt. Loved it!

J Hofstetter

A great place to go on a hot day. It has lots of shade. The people there are always wonderful! There is also a playground and picnic tables close by.

David Harris

Well done, great place for kids and families. Adjacent to the greenbelt so easy to bike to. And large shady park next door.

Mercedes Parsons

The most amazing place ever that is free. You can come to read a book in the garden or check out all the wild life. Such a fun experience for anyone!

Bobbi M

Nice, quiet place to take pictures or walk around. I grew up calling this there Fish Park because you can see fish through glass or in the pond.

Adam Rich

There is a lot of work going on so fences are up but they are still doing a great job keeping paths open.

Samuel Stone

A great outdoor experience for kids. The path around the nature center leads to numerous viewing windows of underwater river life.

Chasity Andreason

Amazing community resource; great place to take a first date, the kids, or the whole family. Love the huge fish under the bridge.

Madeline Bracken

Beautiful place to take a stroll with your family. The kids love the fish on display. And it's very educational

Danielle Lofgren

Always so fun to take my kids here. Love seeing the sturgeon and one of the rangers let my kids feed the turtle. They loved that!

Ryan H

Don't be fooled by the Google maps that says this place is closed. The nature center never closed only the building does. If you show up early enough in the day you might get lucky and see a family of deer nibbling the plants.

Devin Wakefield

The kids loved seeing the fish and other wildlife

Rainee Sellers

I love the nature walks. It's so pretty. I'm thankful is free to get in and learn about animals. Customer service is nice.

Misti Cassels

One of our absolute favorite places to go in Boise! Great for all ages to release energy and learn about ecosystems while actually being in nature.

Jeff Ream

Enjoyed our visit and a good way to spend an hour or so. Don't expect a zoo but our son enjoyed the fish.

Dottie C

This is a mandatory stop during our weekly bike ride. We love it here. We've seen deer, the resident mink and beaver, on top of all the fishes.

Jordan Morales

A great place for a walk and a beautiful nature experience. Our toddler calls this the fish park because of all the fish you get to see.

Stephanie Myers

This is a great FREE place to take your kids! They love seeing the fish and learning about wildlife!

David Ball

Great place to visit and take kids too.

Charlie L.

Great place for people that want to see fish and occasionally deer. Was disappointed that they took down the garden where we got married.

Marianne

Very nice nature center with a variety of ponds, aquariums, plant life, and other nature-centered displays. Good place to visit at any age

elish sari

A fun nature center next to the Boise River Trail, definitely worth a visit..

Robert Finley

Loved it even in the late fall. Nice big Sturgeons and Trouts in the ponds. Plenty of other wildlife.

Steve Ronberg

This is a great place to visit,be it with kids for an informative visit, or even just for a quiet stroll. Things are maintained well and there are plenty of sogns to read.

waifu

Such. A beautiful place. Sometimes you find the boise hide rocks

Judd Durrant

Cool fish tanks built into the streams but today the butterfly hummingbird garden was in need of a lot of work.

Donna West

Loved it nice beautiful walk ,fish exhibit inside and out . Perfect four a casual walk with the kids.

Caleb Dudley

Gone here all my life. Awesome place to see and learn about wild animals with some nice ponds and walks. Free.

Cameron Dumas

Great place on the Boise river. Growing up we called it the fish park. My kids love going there now.

Molly Kukachka

Awesome place to take my toddler. Great place for kids and adults alike.

Claudio Barajas

I like the walk but I think they can do better on the gardens and the maintenance i looks like they don't take that much care.

Leen Williams

Had a great walk with my boyfriend. Was clean and nice to sit and watch the kids have fun looking at the fish

Andrew B

Fun stop along the Green Belt. It's small and well attended in the warm months, things got a little cramped. Make sure to check out the sturgeon pond!

Julia Pulley

Great outdoor experience! Lots of fun facts and information. The ladies at the information booth were friendly and informative! Thanks so much!!

Melody Woodard

I love all the different stuff to experience there. The fish, the flowers, the pokemon go stops, the area to watch birds, all of it pretty much.

blade ince

Great for kids but no pets allowed so keep that in mind before you go

Angela Lovell

Such a fun place to walk around and explore. Great for kids!

Diamndgirl 75

I always love going here, it is such a quiet and relaxing place to be. I love taking my kids, there is always somthing new for them to experience.

Nick Thomas

Such a solid spot to visit with the family. The events they hold periodically are always a hit with the kids and keep them outside learning about nature instead of in front of a screen!

Matthew Foley

Great family place, awesome wildlife and we got to rescue a squirrel... Bucket list for the kids

Maria Pacheco

Love this place its so peaceful

laurel borzea

It was very beautiful just to walk around. I went with a friend and we both loved it. Everybody is so friendly too.

Andrew Henry

Awesome walking trails and bridges to see the animals and fish. Glass panels in the walls to see the fish under water is great.

Heather Kelley

So great to take the kids here so you can see sturgeons and educational. My kids live running around here.

Amanda S.

Fun to check out the nature center, go on a walk and the play ground is right there too. Free fun for the kids and parents alike.

Dannett Rust

Love this place great customer service a great place to go and enjoy nature.

Angela Schürger

A beautiful place for a walk year-round and to watch the various trout, birds, deer etc... Fabulous exhibits inside!

Amelia Doty

Great little excursion m, especially for kids.

Sebastian Boyd

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's always been a great place to walk around and enjoy nature.

Laura Finch

Fun and educational, this is a great place for all ages. I wish they had places like this everywhere we visit.

Jack Lawson

A great place to escape the city for a little while. Right off of the greenbelt and right next to the park, the MK is an awesome little separation from the busy city.

John Rains

Good place...awesome patio, good cocktails and food was decent. VERY nice staff, menu was a little large but would go back!

Garth Ince

Didn't go inside, but enjoyed the outside trail.

Lance Lorang

Wonderful site where the city meets nature and the two coexist for educational purposes. I also saw a sturgeon, quite the huge fish.

Mike Kauspedas

My kids loved it. The fish viewing areas are awesome, water is crystal clear.

Jennifer Cameron

Loved the glass windows where you could see under the water. Great trails for kids of all ages!!!

Tami Porter

My family loves being able to observe nature so closely. The signs with information about the surroundings are very nice.

Elijah etchechoury

Awesome place a little TO limited and kids might get a little out of hand. But over all great nature learning center.

Kristin Cullum

Great little nature walk and educational information along the way is neat. My favorite is walking over the sturgeon on the foot bridge

keith brown

Nice fish pond and aquarium. Nice exhibits. Cant wait to go back in summer when everything is blooming and growing

Andrea Kolln

Me and my daughter go here for our mommy daughter day's such a great place to spend time and learn about nature.

Alessa Richardson

Educational, outdoors, plenty of shade. Great place to keep the kids occupied for awhile. Enjoy!

Ellen Yorgensen

Great place to take the kids from Lincoln Elementary on a field trip. They had alot of fun!

Jose DeSousa

Pretty nice place to take the family to see the wild fish like trout, salmon, sturgeon or steelhead behind a viewing glass.

Cortney Dalton

Took one of my couples to marry them here - was GORGEOUS and just the view they wanted for their vows.

Michael Batt

Nice little place, short walk that backs up to the Greenbelt. This was a nice place to visit while in Boise.

Lindsay Balmer

My kids loved the nature walk and enjoyed seeing all the animals inside the nature center.

Steven Taylor

The Nature Center is a good place for young kids to learn about the native fish, birds, and other animals.

Kari Matthews

Nice spot for an easy walk and to see local wildlife, such as beavers. Good walking nearby on the greenbelt

Kali Carringer

Fun place for grandkids to wander and get close to nature. The windows showing the streams are especially fun.

valerie merritt

Always a wonderful place to go! Saw a baby sturgon in the pond today! So cool!

Melissa Cortes

A lovely park and walk. The fall is particularly beautiful. Some of the fish look Ill though.

Crystal Weaver

Had fun swimming with the kids, sandy sides were easy on the feet & nearby water fountain in this heat is always a plus

Stacey En-Pa

One of my favorite places in Boise. A great place to walk, take photos or to just think and enjoy nature.

Lealand Parsons

Excellent walking tour. Good sites. Will be much better when construction renovation complete.

Ben Studer

The MK Nature Center is an oasis of nature in a natural city. Deer, mink, heron, salmon, trout, kokanee, and sturgeon, ducks, and birds abound in this natural education area. A wonderful place to visit anytime you're in Boise.

Cody Chambers

Loved it me and my family had fun

jeff collins

Beautiful nature walk well maintained and clean

Frank Crnkovich

Very nice and peaceful place to take a relaxing walk and experience nature, all in the city.

Ronald Severson

Very awesome place to visit, see some of the surrounding animals in the area, the fish pond was real to an accurate ....

Mark Shaw

Always a nice pleasant walk through the lush landscape. Informative signage and wildlife sightings.

C. F.

I love going here and just walking around and relaxing. It's a beautiful place.

Mindy Burley

I remember going here as a child and I still love this hidden gem. It's worth a visit, especially with kids.

Joshua “FugitiveDrago” Westra

This is an amazing place to go and see some awesome animals and beautiful nature scenery.

Nathan Marineau

Small, beautiful, sanctuary along the Greenbelt. Lots of trees, water, birds and fish. Great for kids.

Brian

One of the favorite places to go with my kids. Always happy to see new things and learn new things here.

Rebecca Freeman

Lovely nature center with a very nice walking path. Informative, clean, and close to a very nice playground.

steve c

Place was way cool and definitely worth stopping by and taking a walk through everything they have to show.

Peter Stanley

It really a nice setup and it's free. Impressive to see the fish thru the viewing ports they have setup.

Savannah Powell

Very gorgeous! Lots to see and experiance! Would recommend viewing and the best part its free!

Walter H.

Well maintained green space. I had a very relaxing walk this morning, beautiful way to start my day.

Jake Dempsey

Great place for a warm weather picnic! Lots of cool fish and animals to see.

Jennifer Thatcher

Super awesome trail and center! We are on vacation and it was the perfect addition to our trip.

Cam H

We just walked around and loved it. Plus it's free which is awesome.

Rachel Erickson

Great place to take kids. I'm excited to go back in summer when it is warmer.

Denis Mallyugin

Lots of beautiful nature and animals. Clean place. Went in witer in snow has its own beauty.

Hunter Roller

Great place to take the kids and let them see what all lives in streams very awesome place keep up the good work

Megan Davis

Love this place! Family friendly, free, fun right next to a great park.

Lisa Benavente

Awesome free fun in boise to see fish and displays of Idaho wildlife. Great for all ages

Abel Jaramillo

The Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park is great for bbqs. They have plenty of grills.

Brandon Thomas

We visit the MK Nature Center several times a year and the kids always love it. Every time.

Anna Salvador

Ohh, I love this plase, and idea that is IN the park. I, definitely, will be visiting it with my little son so very often!

Michel Koopmans

Great place for fall family pictures but don't expect to spend more than 30 mins...

Angela Eileen

Fun place to go with the kids for a free Excursion to see wildlife, fish, and learn about the environment.

Jennifer Castillo

Great adventure for kids to see and learn about our local area and wildlife.

Topaz Lau

They were very friendly as they greeted all guests with smiles. Very informative and responded quickly to all questions.

Amy Storms

Always such a treat to visit this place!

Steve P

Great place to take a stroll on a hot day. Ramps are available for folks in wheelchairs which is nice.

Tamara Meyers

Always fun to walk the trails. We saw one of the sturgeon last time we were there

Saundra Santiago

Love this place have only been in the fall! Definitely going back in the summer! Take the kiddos!!

Joe Longpre

Wonderful forest trail with board walks, displays, labeled plant life, fish, and a wonderful indoor center.

Jeremy Steik

Great to be outside in nice weather. There are some huge fish. No fishing just to look at.

Ben Hedrick

Great place for a family walk. Always fun to search for the sturgeon under the bridge.

Ed Hibbard

A nice place to visit and walk around, though I haven't been inside the visit center yet.

Sean P

Great place to walk around and see nature up close and personal. Love this place.

Chance Stewart

Awesome walkway with large white sturgeon, also a beautiful garden and stream in the sping and summer

Amanda Ekberg

A cool place to bring the kids to explore nature. Close to the greenbelt too!

Brandon Burgess

I love the MK Nature Center. Educational. Beautiful. So much to enjoy. All close to downtown.

Yvettra Marshall

This was my layover city. I had THE Best time biking there with another fellow flight attendant.

Amanda Hamell

Love the nature center both inside and out. My littles love looking and touching everything.

Claire Wallace

Was dissatisfied with the place. Almost all the flowers were dead and dried up. It looked like the place was very neglected. Especially when they have dead and rotting fish floating around

Christina ODonnell

Nicely done facility. Pleasant employees. Informative displays. Really enjoyed my time here

Don Essig

One of a kind as far as I know. Gotta go check out the fish.

n j

Awesome watching the fish up close. Also saw other wildlife, a small snake, and etc.

Teresa Lamkey

It was very fun. A lot to see, my daughter is 3 and she loved it.

Chris Kay

Found this park on accident while walking the greenbelt. It's BEAUTIFUL with lots of fish and birds.

Derick Richter

Beautiful for both young and old.

Katie Putnam

This place is the best!!! For classes, trainings, information, walks/tours. Everyone is super friendly & knowledgeable!!! You guys are great!

Kara Harwick

Great place to get outdoors while teaching the kids about nature

James Clint Housley

Really cool area to walk around. You can see sturgeon in the water from a bridge.

F Martinez

Beautiful! Can't wait to see it in summer!

Bodie Andrews

The stone steps off the bike path is a nice upgrade.

Rob Harrison

Such a cool walk through experience. I hope these stay around for the future generations.

Shonne Low

Beautiful nice brisk walk after a bike ride. My wife and I even saw baby beavers.

Gregory Dibb

Small but kids loved it. Live deer and wildlife. As well as little museum.

Mrs. Epperson

Great little walk. Lots of fish. Fun for kids.

Jerold Wenger

Beautifully done! I enjoy going back when I get the opportunity. So cool to see the sturgeon!

James Bonstrom

Small, succinct, window into local nature. Feels like a miniature cross-sectional view of the Boise River.

Dave Grall

Hidden gem in the heart of Boise

Jessica Carter

Very neat place for kids and adults. Lots of hands on activities and viewing centers

Joyce Rucks

First time to visit, will go back at a later date!

Darlan Burns

Love it every time we go

Chad Smith

What a unique experience not what I expected worth checking out especially the nature walk out back wow!

Roy Hull

Great in summer and fall limited in winter and spring. Best out of doors. Parking good.

Brenda Richiusa

Loved this place! And it's free!!! Such a lovely walk and my grandkids loved it too.

diane barone

I love to do photography so I go to this place as often as I can there are so many things to take pictures of

Amanda Monier

A beautiful place to enjoy being outdoors with your kids and not spend a dime!

Monserrat Boza

Very nice field trip with kiddos. Enjoyed great bike ride on the greenbelt

Sherri Foreman

Enjoyed this center. Trails from two entrances open even after center has closed. Great staff !!

Shannon Morgan

Always fun and a great place to take people visiting from out of town!

Bill Meeker

Fantastic family experience, learned a lot and can't believe it took two years to go here!

kim chaffin

Beautiful place to just walk. See nature as close as your back yard.

Al Rea

Great place to relax and to bring kids or guests to see the fish.

Mohammad Jamalzadeh

Beautiful but small

Adem Cooper

Favorite little spot to visit when I'm in idaho. Great exhibits, low cost, great staff.

Generation Narwhal

Great place to take the kids.

Bryan Siddall

A great little oasis in the city

Katie Gray

Awesome place to take the kids. Always a nice adventure.

Daniel McClure

This was a really pretty bike ride through downtown Boise. Definitely recommend

Robyn

Pretty cool place to walk into from the Boise green belt.

legend_of_zapdos

Great place to take your kids to view and learn about wildlife

Nonya Biznez

Easy to follow trails with good markers. 200lbs 7' sturgeon

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