Barber Park Hours and Operating Schedule

Park Operating Hours

Daily Schedule: Barber Park is open every day of the year from 7:30 AM to sunset. The park gates are locked when the park closes, so visitors should plan their departure before sunset to avoid being locked in.

Seasonal Variations: During summer months (June through August), sunset occurs around 9:00 PM, providing extended hours for evening activities. Winter hours are shorter, with sunset occurring as early as 5:00 PM during December and January.

Parking and Fee Collection

Parking Kiosk Hours: Fee collection operates from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM on weekends during floating season. The current parking fee is $7 per vehicle.

Early Arrival Benefits: Arriving before 10:00 AM allows free parking while providing access to the best wildlife viewing opportunities and equipment rental availability.

Equipment Rental Hours (Seasonal)

Weekdays: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Operating Season: Typically June 20 through Labor Day weekend

Shuttle Service Schedule

Service Hours: Noon to 9:00 PM daily during floating season
Departure Schedule: Every hour on the hour from Ann Morrison Park
Cost: $4 per person

Optimal Visiting Times

Wildlife Viewing: Early morning hours (7:30-9:00 AM) offer the best opportunities to observe wildlife when animals are most active and human activity is minimal.

River Floating: Late morning through afternoon (11:00 AM-4:00 PM) provides ideal conditions for river floating with warmer air temperatures and optimal lighting for photography.

Photography: Golden hour photography occurs during the first hour after opening and the hour before sunset, offering spectacular lighting for landscape and wildlife photography.

Office and Administrative Hours

Park Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: 4049 South Eckert Road, Boise, ID 83716
Contact: Available for information about special events, group reservations, and facility inquiries

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For more information please go to the Ada County Parks & Waterways website: https://adacounty.id.gov/Parks-Waterways