C. W. Moore Park 🇺🇸

If you are looking for a unique piece of Boise history tucked into an urban setting, visit C. W. Moore Park in Boise, Idaho. Managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department, this compact 0.28-acre (0.11 ha) park rests on Grove Street, where pioneer Christopher W. Moore first established a playground for small children in 1914.

Moore, who arrived in Idaho in 1863, operated mercantile stores, co-founded the First National Bank of Idaho, and served as president of the Boise Artesian Hot and Cold Water Company. Deeded to the city in 1916 and dedicated in 1983, the park serves as an open-air display of historical craftsmanship. When you visit, you will see a fascinating collection of architectural artifacts rescued from some of Boise's demolished buildings. Notable features to explore include the 1903 W.E. Pierce Building Turret, the 1904 Bush Building Entrance Arch, and cast-iron columns and streetlights dating back to the 1880s.

You can also inspect Dr. Springer’s Carriage Stone from the 1890s, the Morris Hill Cemetery Waterwheel, and several historical pieces like the 1894 Pioneer Building Name Stone, the 1902-03 A.T. Ellis Building Date Stone, and the 1905 Central School Name Stone.

What to see at C. W. Moore Park

• W.E. Pierce Building Turret (1903)
• Bush Building Entrance Arch (1904)
• Cast-iron columns and streetlights from the 1880s
• Morris Hill Cemetery Waterwheel
• Historical name and date stones from local pioneer buildings

Visiting tips

Take your time walking through the park on Grove Street to view all the distinct architectural artifacts saved from Boise's historic buildings.

How long: 30-45 minutes · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

C. W. Moore Park is easy to reach on Boise’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and Ahavath Beth Israel. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Boise travel guide.