Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has a lot of great parks and playgrounds for families with kids of all ages to enjoy. When I first moved to Coeur d’Alene, I had no idea which parks were located in which neighborhoods. Now I know that you can find a ton of fun parks in Coeur d’Alene and Hayden if you just know where to look! Here’s my list of the best neighborhood parks for kids in CDA, including which playgrounds have splash pads, interesting play features and more.
Generally, Coeur d’Alene city parks are open from 5 am to 11 pm. The neighborhood splash pads are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Quick Comparison: CDA Parks at a Glance
| Park | Splash Pad | Restrooms | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| McEuen Park | ✅ | ✅ | Big playground + downtown location |
| Fort Sherman | Nearby | ✅ | Hide and seek + fenced play |
| Atlas Waterfront | ❌ | ✅ | River beach + newest playground |
| Bluegrass Park | ✅ | ✅ | Neighborhood playdates |
| The Landings | ✅ | ✅ | Splash pad group playdates |
| Sunshine Meadows | ❌ | Porta-potties | Sports + picnics |
| Sorbonne Park | ❌ | Porta-potties | Quick toddler stops |
| Broadmoore Park (Hayden) | ❌ | Porta-potties | Bikes + ball games |
| Riverstone Park | ❌ | ✅ | Playground + duck pond + dinner nearby |
McEuen Park
Located in downtown Coeur d’Alene by the lake and CDA Resort, McEuen Park is a fun place for kids of all ages to climb and play. This playdate-worthy park features a huge playground for older kids and a separate play space for toddlers. Interesting playground activities include a sandbox with digging tools, oversized pipes where kids can play musical notes, numerous slides, swings, and a kid-friendly merry-go-round.
The only tricky thing about this park is that it’s huge, so kids can disappear quickly into the playground maze. Fortunately, the toddler area is a bit smaller, which makes it easier for moms to monitor and assist younger kids. McEuen Park also has a huge splash pad with a variety of water features.
McEuen’s downtown CDA location makes it easy to build a full day around. The Tubbs Hill trailhead, CDA public library, and Lake Coeur d’Alene are all a short walk away.
Address: 420 E Front Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Splash Pad: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Features: Playground, walking paths, enclosed dog park, basketball court, soccer field, splash pad, and parking.
Fort Sherman Playground
The Fort Sherman wooden playground is perfect for hide and seek with its many nooks and crannies. Kids can chase each other along the elevated wood pathways, scramble up and down the climbing walls, spin on the tire swing, and walk across the swinging bridge. The whole playground is surrounded by a security fence to keep kids from wandering off.
Fort Sherman sits inside Coeur d’Alene City Park, right next to the lakefront beach and the Centennial Trail. The historic hand-carved carousel is just steps away in summer.
Address: City Park, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Splash Pad: Yes, nearby
Restrooms: Yes
Features: Huge wooden climbing structure, slides, monkey bars, wooden boat, swings, tire swing, and toddler area.
Atlas Waterfront Park
The newest addition to Coeur d’Alene’s park system, Atlas Waterfront Park sits on the site of the former Atlas Mill along the Spokane River, near the Riverstone area. The 12.5-acre park includes a modern playground and an accessible swim beach on the river. Other features include a fenced dog park with water access, kayak launch, picnic shelter, and direct access to the Centennial Trail. Two massive flywheels from the original lumber mill are incorporated into the park’s design. This is a fun piece of local history for kids to discover! Parking can be limited on summer weekends, so arrive early.
Address: 2411 N Atlas Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Splash Pad: No (river swim area instead)
Restrooms: Yes
Features: Playground, accessible river beach, dog park, kayak launch, picnic shelter, and Centennial Trail access.
Bluegrass Park
Bluegrass Park is situated in the middle of a neighborhood, so it stays less busy than the city parks. Kids can play while moms sit on the benches within the fence surrounding the playground. A huge grassy area surrounds the park, perfect for bringing along a picnic lunch. I’ve met up with other moms for several playdates with my kids at Bluegrass Park.
Playground features include two toddler swings, two big kid swings, a sandbox, a large playground, and several plastic slides. Kids can choose from several different climbing structures. Alternately, they can go across the monkey bars, try the swinging rings, and go down 4 different slides. A cement splash pad is situated just outside of the playground fence.
Address: 6071 N Courcelles Pkwy, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Splash Pad: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Features: Playground, splash pad, basketball court, volleyball, tetherball, picnic shelter with BBQ, paved bicycle trails, and parking.
The Landings Park
The Landings Park is a nice destination for a group playdate because it has lots of room and a big splash pad with many water features. Several trees provide shade around the park, and kids can play in the water and then run over to the playground or toddler area to dry off. The playground offers climbing activities, slides, and swings.
Address: 3849 Long Meadow Dr, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Splash Pad: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Features: Playground, splash pad, picnic shelter, and parking.
Sunshine Meadows Park
Sunshine Meadows playground is located in a residential neighborhood and offers a little bit of everything for an active afternoon. The park has a playground, basketball, volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, open space, a picnic shelter, and a paved bicycle trail. The wide open grassy space makes it a good pick for kite flying, ball games, or letting kids run while parents set up a picnic.
Address: 2625 W Larix Ct, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Splash Pad: No
Restrooms: Porta-potties
Features: Spacious playground, sports courts, picnic area, and street parking.
Sorbonne Park
Sorbonne Park is a smaller neighborhood park that’s a fun walking destination if you live nearby. Kids can slide down the slides, climb on the playground, and crawl through a faux hollow log. Because it’s compact and quiet, Sorbonne is an easy first-playground stop for young kids before nap time.
Address: 2898 W Sorbonne Dr, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Splash Pad: No
Restrooms: Porta-potties
Features: Small playground ideal for younger kids.
Broadmoore Park (Hayden)
Broadmoore Park is a ten-acre city park nestled within a community neighborhood, complete with a baseball field, volleyball, horseshoes, and space for soccer games and football practice. Playground features include slides, monkey bars, and swings. A long walking path goes all the way around the large grassy area, perfect for walks with young kids or riding bikes.
Address: 2691 W Broadmoore Dr, Hayden, ID 83835
Splash Pad: No
Restrooms: Porta-potties
Features: 10-acre grassy park, small playground ideal for younger kids, picnic shelter, baseball, volleyball, horseshoes, walking paths, and street parking.
Riverstone Park
The Riverstone shopping center is a fun local family destination with many great restaurants, a movie theater, shopping, and an interactive park for kids. Riverstone Park has lots of climbing activities, slides, and monkey bars. It’s surrounded by cement walking paths perfect for biking and going on walks. When we visit, we also enjoy seeing the ducks in the nearby pond.
Riverstone makes a great two-stop outing: playground first, then dinner or ice cream at the shopping center after. Plus the new Atlas Waterfront Park is just up the Centennial Trail from here.
Address: 1805 Tilford Ln, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Splash Pad: No
Restrooms: Yes
Features: Playground, walking paths, pond with ducks, and parking.
Coeur d’Alene offers many other park locations too! These are just some of our favorite spots for playdates and family outings. Which CDA park has your family had the most fun at?
Coeur d’Alene Parks FAQ
Which Coeur d’Alene parks have splash pads? McEuen Park, Bluegrass Park, and The Landings Park all have splash pads. These typically run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
What is the best playground in downtown Coeur d’Alene? McEuen Park has the biggest playground downtown, with separate big-kid and toddler areas, plus a splash pad. The Fort Sherman wooden playground in City Park is the local favorite for hide and seek, with a security fence around the whole play area.
What time do Coeur d’Alene parks open and close? Coeur d’Alene city parks are generally open from 5 am to 11 pm.
Which CDA parks are best for toddlers? McEuen Park’s separate toddler area, Sorbonne Park’s small quiet playground, and the fenced Fort Sherman playground are our top picks for little ones.
Hi, I’m Katie! I’m a homeschool mom who’s traveling the world with my husband and 4 kids. We raised our family in North Idaho and currently live in Mérida, Mexico. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I hope you enjoy our creative ideas and family adventures!
