Swimming
Swimming Pools, Water Parks, Hot Springs,...
Those who enjoy swimming can find clean, refreshing, indoor pools maintained by many Eastern Idaho communities. For the younger set, there is a spray park designed especially for children in Rexburg's Porter Park.
There are also several traditional indoor swimming pools in Eastern Idaho. These sparkling clean swimming pools are managed by their respective cities with convenient hours.
Eastern Idaho's lakes are a great place to escape a hectic lifestyle, and to relax while fishing, swimming, camping, or enjoying the wildlife. There are over a dozen lakes to enjoy. Each visit to any of these lakes, will be a new experience for the whole family. It doesn't matter if you are seeking calm or adventurous water sports, these lakes offer something for everyone. For information , go to Eastern Idaho Lakes and Watersports.
A favorite thing to do in Eastern Idaho is to swim at the area's two hot springs. Hot springs, those rare creations of nature, feed pools and hot tubs and are the perfect remedy for anyone seeking a relaxing therapeutic hot mineral bath. You can also experience the thrill of twisting and turning through the labyrinth of a water slide.
Enjoy a relaxing time at Green Canyon Hot Springs. It is a popular place for family reunions, church group gatherings, and vacationers. Take advantage of the pure thermally heated waters of the pool facilities. Water temperatures are a constant 96 degrees, while the outdoor hot pool is a toasty 105 degrees.
Travel north (from Rexburg) to Highway 20 and then go 2 miles north to where the signs advertise Jackson, Wyoming and Highway 33. Take Highway 33 on the right, travel east. Then turn (right) south at mile marker 116, then drive about 4 miles south on this road (Canyon Creek Road)until you reach the facilities.
Enjoy a relaxing time at Green Canyon Hot Springs. It is a popular place for family reunions, church group gatherings, and vacationers. Take advantage of the pure thermally heated waters of the pool facilities. Water temperatures are a constant 96 degrees, while the outdoor hot pool is a toasty 105 degrees. It also features a beautiful streamside camping area and all the latest conveniences for your trip.
Porter Park, named in honor of Arthur Porter, Jr., is situated in downtown Rexburg. It has picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis courts, a basketball court, a baseball field, a waterslide, and a volleyball area. The jewel of the park, however, is the historic “Idaho Centennial Carousel," which is one of 170 antique carousels still existing in the United States
Porter Park, named in honor of Arthur Porter, Jr., is situated in downtown Rexburg. It has picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis courts, a basketball court, a baseball field, a waterslide, and a volleyball area. The jewel of the park, however, is the historic “Idaho Centennial Carousel," which is one of 170 antique carousels still existing in the United States.
The waterslide is available for public use from noon to 6:30 p.m. and can be reserved for private groups by calling the Recreation Department at 208-359-3020 Ext. 349. Covered picnic areas can be reserved by calling 208-359-3020 Ext. 0.
Smith Park is located on the east side of Rexburg and is one of the community's favorite parks. It has a gazebo, picnic tables, baseball fields, tennis courts, kiddie park, playground equipment, antique steam engine, and barbeque areas.
Smith Park is located on the east side of Rexburg and is one of the community's favorite parks. It has a gazebo, picnic tables, baseball fields, tennis courts, kiddie park, playground equipment, antique steam engine, and barbeque areas.
The Smith Park is extremely popular because of its lush green shrubbery, grass and trees, as well as its many other attractions. Art and concerts in the park are enjoyable activities that are provided in the summer months. Smith Park includes all of Block 36 of the 1883 Rexburg town site survey and was transferred from the LDS Church to the city by quitclaim deed on May 26, 1954. It was named “Smith Park" in honor of Mayor J. Fred Smith. In 1962 an antique steam engine was placed in the park adjacent to Main Street. This engine was owned by James W. Webster and was used on the Webster-Woodmansee farm in the early days of dry farming on the Rexburg Bench.
The gazebo and picnic areas can be reserved for a fee by calling 208-359-3020 Ext. 0.
