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8th Street Park

2235 Northwest 8th Street, Meridian, ID 83646

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Quick Facts

Ages: All Ages

Shaded Areas
Restrooms
Pavilion

About 8th Street Park

Fivemile Creek runs along 8th Street Park, a bit under 3 acres on Northwest 8th Street in Meridian. There's a playground and a pavilion, plus restrooms and a drinking fountain for a longer stay.

Pavilion reservations

Check dates and make your reservation with the official operator. Availability is not shown here.

8th Street Park Picnic ShelterAbout 6 tables
Operator
City of Meridian Parks and Recreation
Reservation address
2235 Northwest 8th Street, Meridian, ID 83646
Seating
About 6 tables
Group limit
30 people maximum

Seating is not event approval. Nearby fields, playgrounds and parking are shared unless the operator confirms otherwise.

Rental options

Book and pay online in the city's Rec1 catalog (Facility Rentals, then Picnic Shelters; you need an account), phone the parks office at (208) 888-3579, or visit City Hall (33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 206) on weekdays 8-5.

Listed prices are not checkout totals. Confirm rental duration, resident eligibility, fees and deposits before paying. Rental times are Mountain time.

Prices here are before Idaho's 6% sales tax, which the booking catalog adds; the city's park pages list tax-included totals (a $61.32 block shows there as $65). Approved cancellations are refunded minus a $5 fee. Kleiner Park's propane griddle (shelters A-1 and B-1) is $100 extra. If a caterer or other business sells or serves alcohol, it needs a permit from the City Clerk's office.

Before booking

  • For now this shelter can be booked Monday through Thursday only (the city cites staffing); Friday to Sunday it goes to whoever arrives first.
  • For 2026, booking opened February 2 at 9 a.m. for shelter dates April 4 through October 11.
  • You pay in full when you book; the city won't hold a date without payment.
  • Online bookings need at least five calendar days' notice. By phone or in person, book by 5 p.m. on the third full business day before your date; cancel or reschedule by 5 p.m. before the third business day ahead.
  • Most shelters rent in two blocks, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m., or for the full day; between 2 and 4 p.m. crews clean, so nobody may book or occupy the shelter then unless it is booked for the full day. Several neighborhood park shelters rent as one noon-9 p.m. block instead.
  • Any shelter without a paid booking is free to use, first come, first served.
  • With a paid shelter booking, guests may drink alcohol inside the shelter's footprint only; no permit is needed unless a business is selling or serving it. No glass containers in city parks.
  • Online booking isn't allowed for events involving vendors or food trucks, tournaments, leagues, camps, fundraisers, a business serving alcohol, or more than two bounce houses; call the parks office for those.
  • Bounce houses are allowed only with a shelter booking, must go up and come down inside the booked time, and water inflatables aren't allowed.
  • If bad weather hits during your booking, you can ask for a refund or a new date in the same season by 5 p.m. within five business days after.

Frequently Asked Questions about 8th Street Park

Where is 8th Street Park located?

8th Street Park is located at 2235 Northwest 8th Street, Meridian, ID 83646.

What features does 8th Street Park have?

8th Street Park includes a pavilion, restrooms, and shade.

Are restrooms available at 8th Street Park?

Yes, 8th Street Park has public restrooms on site. Seasonal closures are common at smaller neighborhood parks, so call ahead in winter if you need confirmation.

Can I reserve a pavilion at 8th Street Park for a birthday or picnic?

Yes. The pavilion reservations section on this page lists the official booking links and listed rental options for 8th Street Park. Confirm dates, fees and rules with the operator before you book.

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