Discovery Park in Meridian, Idaho | Splash Pad & Walking Trail

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About Discovery Park

Discovery Park puts a bike park, a skate park, a dog park and a splash pad in one place, on about 60 acres along East Lake Hazel Road in Meridian. There are tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, a ball field, a playground, a pavilion, and walking and bike paths. Restrooms, concessions, a shade structure and a parking lot make it easy to spend the whole day.

Pavilion reservations

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

Discovery Park Blue Shelter6 tables

Operator: City of Meridian Parks and Recreation
Reservation address: 2121 East Lake Hazel Road, Meridian, ID 83642
Seating: 6 tables
Group limit: 75 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.

Full day (9am-9pm)
$184.90 listed / full day
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One 5-hour block (9am-2pm or 4-9pm)
$92.45 listed
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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 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.

Sources checked October 20, 2026

Official sources

Discovery Park Green Shelter15 tables

Operator: City of Meridian Parks and Recreation
Reservation address: 2121 East Lake Hazel Road, Meridian, ID 83642
Seating: 15 tables
Group limit: 250 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.

Full day (9am-9pm)
$311.32 listed / full day
Check dates
One 5-hour block (9am-2pm or 4-9pm)
$155.66 listed
Check dates

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 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.

Sources checked October 20, 2026

Official sources

Discovery Park Red Shelter6 tables

Operator: City of Meridian Parks and Recreation
Reservation address: 2121 East Lake Hazel Road, Meridian, ID 83642
Seating: 6 tables
Group limit: 150 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.

Full day (9am-9pm)
$226.42 listed / full day
Check dates
One 5-hour block (9am-2pm or 4-9pm)
$113.21 listed
Check dates

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 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.

Sources checked October 20, 2026

Official sources

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Park

Where is Discovery Park located?

Discovery Park is located at 2121 East Lake Hazel Road, Meridian, ID 83642.

What features does Discovery Park have?

Discovery Park includes a basketball court, a pavilion, pickleball courts, restrooms, a skate park, a splash pad, tennis courts, walking trails, and shade.

Does Discovery Park have a splash pad?

Yes, Discovery Park has a splash pad — a popular feature for cooling off during Idaho summers.

Are restrooms available at Discovery Park?

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

Does Discovery Park have walking trails?

Yes, Discovery Park has walking or paved trails — a good option for strollers, dog walks, and casual exercise.

Can I reserve a pavilion at Discovery Park for a birthday or picnic?

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