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Optimist Park
2500 NW Marathon Way, Mountain Home, ID
Quick Facts
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About Optimist Park
Optimist Park has a rodeo arena and a BMX track on about 38 acres in Mountain Home. There's also a ball field with bleachers and a pavilion.
Pavilion reservations
Check dates and make your reservation with the official operator. Availability is not shown here.
Optimist Park Covered Picnic Area
- Operator
- City of Mountain Home Parks and Recreation
- Reservation address
- NW Elmcrest & Marathon Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647
- Seating
- Confirm seating with the operator
Seating is not event approval. Nearby fields, playgrounds and parking are shared unless the operator confirms otherwise.
Rental options
Call Parks and Recreation at 208-587-2112 to check the date, then book and pay at the Parks and Recreation office, 795 S. 5th W, on a weekday between 8 am and 5 pm.
- How to reserve
All day, 8 am to 10 pm
$45 listed / full day
- How to reserve
Time Block One, 8 am to 2 pm
$25 listed
- How to reserve
Time Block Two, 3 pm to 10 pm
$25 listed
Listed prices are not checkout totals. Confirm rental duration, resident eligibility, fees and deposits before paying. Rental times are Mountain time.
No deposit is listed. Neighborhood parks reserve for free. A keg on park grounds needs a separate keg permit; its fee isn't listed.
Before booking
- Groups that bring animals for the arena must keep them in the arena, off the grass and away from the BMX and motocross tracks.
- Bookings open up to 365 days ahead and are taken in the order they come in.
- A date isn't held until the booking is paid in full.
- The larger parks charge by time block: 8 am-2 pm or 3-10 pm for $25 each, or $45 for the whole day.
- Parks are open 6 am to 10 pm, April through October.
- Alcohol needs a park reservation and isn't allowed after 9 pm.
- Groups with a reservation have priority over other park users.
- No glass, no tobacco, no driving on the grass, and no overnight camping or parking.
- The city's facility pages show an availability calendar, but bookings aren't taken online.
Sources checked
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about Optimist Park
Where is Optimist Park located?
Optimist Park is located at 2500 NW Marathon Way, Mountain Home, ID.
What features does Optimist Park have?
Optimist Park includes a pavilion and shade.
Can I reserve a pavilion at Optimist Park for a birthday or picnic?
Yes. The pavilion reservations section on this page lists the official booking links and listed rental options for Optimist Park. Confirm dates, fees and rules with the operator before you book.
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Optimist Park
2500 NW Marathon Way, Mountain Home, ID
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