Why visit Garden City
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 46 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Aiken's Hotel, Almon W. and Dr. Mary E. Spaulding Ranch, Castle Hills Park and DeMeyer Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 23°F, and about 57 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Garden City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garden City
Garden City is a city in Ada County, Idaho. The population was 12,316 at the time of the 2020 census. Garden City is nearly surrounded by Boise but retains a separate municipal government.
From the Wikipedia article Garden City, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks13
Aiken's Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic hotel building in Eagle, Idaho
Almon W. and Dr. Mary E. Spaulding Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Human settlement in Boise, Idaho, United States of America
Bushnell-Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic building in Eagle, Idaho
Cole School and Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic building in Boise, Idaho
Collister School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Boise, Idaho
O. F. Short House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
House in Eagle, Idaho, United States
Orville Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Idaho, USA
Pedro Echevarria House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic NRHP building in Boise, Idaho
Pierce Park School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in Idaho, USA
Pierce–Borah House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Idaho, United States
Ustick School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Boise, Idaho
Northwest Science Museum
Museum · 3.4 mi
Creationist museum in Idaho, US
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
5301 North Maple Grove Road, Boise
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Veterans Memorial Park (Boise, Idaho)
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in Idaho, United States of America
Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
5600 North Glenwood Street, Garden City
Primrose Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Primrose Park is designed and scheduled for Spring 2023 construction (was delayed.) However in the meantime the field is signed City of...
6020 North Gary Lane, Boise
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes46
Eagle Coffee & Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery · 1.5 mi
3130 East State Street, Eagle
Mo - Su 07:00 - 17:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
5239 West Chinden Boulevard, Garden City
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Shari's
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
8121 West Chinden Boulevard, Garden City
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
34 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Boise Riverside RV Park
Campground · 1.1 mi
RV inventory includes full hookups, water-and-power sites and dry camping. Seasonal tent camping, one cabin, showers, restrooms,...
6000 North Glenwood Street, Garden City
Churches and places of worship12
Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Church · Unitarian · 0.5 mi
6200 North Garrett Street, Garden City
Castle Hills Nazarene Church
Church · Nazarene · 1.8 mi
5707 West Castle Drive, Boise
Pierce Park Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
5350 North Pierce Park Lane, Boise
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
7200 North Duncan Lane, Boise
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.3 mi
6032 North Five Mile Road, Boise
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
4951 North Mitchell Street, Boise
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
5900 West Castle Drive, Boise
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
8620 West Goddard Road, Boise
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.1 mi
11443 West McMillan Road, Boise
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare3
Primary Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
5601 West Chinden Boulevard, Garden City
Map of Garden City
164 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 24°F | 2.3 in | 14.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 1.6 in | 9.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 2.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 1.9 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 2.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 49°F | 1.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 58°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 1.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.0 in | 7.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 16.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boise 7 N (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ada County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-07: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2000-09-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boise Airport (BOI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Hidden Springs 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Boise City 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Eagle 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Meridian 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Avimor 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Star 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Kuna 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Robie Creek 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Nampa 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Caldwell 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GardenCityVisualArtsCollective00398, Kencf0618, CC BY-SA 3.0
- O.F. Short House (5), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aiken's Hotel2 NRHP 82000177 Ada County, ID, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ustick School (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Almon W. and Dr. Mary E. Spaulding Ranch (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Collister School (6), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushnell-Fisher House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orville Jackson House (Eagle, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial State Park, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asparagus officinalis - asparagus, Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pierce-Borah House, Carl Burnett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry in the glen, Steve, Public domain
- Arbor, Steve, Public domain
- Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve Boise Idaho 2, Ac530, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Skyline Park Boise Idaho, Ac530, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire Prevention Folks at Hawks Game (49265368707), BLMIdaho, Public domain
- Nottingham Park Boise Idaho, Ac530, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (8), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Number 7 (Pierce Park School), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rosedale Lodge No. 102 (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (7), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (4), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (5), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Park School (6), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N95 Face Masks, Rickmouser45, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iris pseudacorus - yellow iris, Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve Boise Idaho, Ac530, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farewell, Sen. Kennedy... (3870319008), Kenneth Freeman from Boise, Idaho, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BlackBevelledTungstenRing, Kencf0618, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Democratic Party Booth, Kenneth Freeman, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joan Jett Concert at Western Idaho Fairgrounds, August 2017, Rickmouser45, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedro Echevarria House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedro Echevarria House (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedro Echevarria House (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milwaukee Park Boise Idaho, Ac530, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hewett Park Boise Idaho, Ac530, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mariposa Park (Boise, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
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