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Parks & Recreation

The City of Ammon manages 13 parks spanning approximately 80 acres, along with recreation programming, McCowin Pool, and community events throughout the year. Whether you’re looking for a place to walk, a court to play on, or a program to join, Ammon’s parks and recreation offerings have something for everyone.

13 Parks

80 Acres

4.95 Miles of Trails

12 Shelters

6 reservable

Amenities Across Parks

Disc golf

Pickleball courts

Tennis courts

Basketball courts

Volleyball courts

Baseball and softball fields

Playgrounds

Picnic shelters and gazebos

Walking trails

Our Parks

Ammon’s 12 parks offer a variety of amenities including playgrounds, sports fields, picnic shelters, walking trails, and more:

McCowin Park (18 acres)

Swimming pool, splash pad, 4 pickleball courts plus 1 tennis court, sand volleyball, 3 ball fields, 3 soccer fields, playground, 0.68-mile walking trail, 1 reservable shelter, 1 gazebo. Ammon's flagship park.

Playground, 2 ball fields, 2 reservable picnic shelters, 0.47-mile walking trail.

2 playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, sand volleyball, 1 ball field, 3 reservable picnic shelters, 0.75-mile walking trail.

4 ball fields, playground, disc golf course.

0.54-mile paved canal trail.

Playground, non-reservable picnic shelter.

Playground, non-reservable picnic shelter, Tyce John Field (baseball).

Playground, non-reservable picnic shelter.

Playground.

Non-reservable picnic shelter.

0.48-mile walking trail.

1 pickleball court, 0.19-mile walking path. Court has no lights; due to heat from the water storage tank, the playing surface often remains usable through winter.

Playground, soccer field, 0.23-mile walking path.

McCowin Pool opens the first Saturday of June during the Summer Kickoff celebration and operates through mid-August. The pool offers open swim, swimming lessons, and special events. A splash pad is also available during pool season.

The city is currently working with outside resources to determine a strategic approach toward developing a new pool facility.

Recreation Programs

Ammon’s recreation department offers programming for all ages:

Pickleball lessons, pickleball tournaments, and disc golf tournaments are also available throughout the year. Expanding programs in development include lap swim, aquacise, youth soccer, youth flag football, and ultimate frisbee tournaments.

Shelter Reservations

Picnic shelters are available for reservation at McCowin Park (1 shelter, 1 gazebo), Peterson Park (2 shelters), and Eagle Pointe Park (3 shelters).

Cancellations: Contact Randal Miller at rmiller@cityofammon.us. A $25 cancellation fee applies.

Park Rules

1

Park hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

2

Animals must be kept on a leash at all times

3

Alcohol and smoking are prohibited

4

Motorized vehicles are prohibited on park grounds

5

No removal of city property

Volunteer

Adopt-a-Park: Contact the City Clerk at (208) 612-4000

Service Projects: Contact Tyler Draney at (208) 612-4040

Activity Registration

Register for recreation programs, swimming lessons, shelter reservations, and community events online: