Tennis Courts
Public Tennis Courts
Tennis courts are conveniently located, well maintained and readily available for use. Many of the city parks include tennis courts with an open invitation while courts near schools may be busy with tournaments and classes.
The creation of this park was mainly to provide a place for joggers and cyclists to exercise in a beautiful environment. It s located near the fairgrounds on the west side of Rexburg. The Rexburg Nature Park covers a 15 acre area. It is unique in that its jogging paths are along a beautiful area close to the South Fork of the Teton River.
The creation of this park was mainly to provide a place for joggers and cyclists to exercise in a beautiful environment. It s located near the fairgrounds on the west side of Rexburg. The Rexburg Nature Park covers a 15 acre area. It is unique in that its jogging paths are along a beautiful area close to the South Fork of the Teton River. It is away from traffic and in a more tranquil environment. Wildlife and waterfowl can often be seen in this area. The park has covered picnic tables, children play equipment, and fishing ponds available to everyone. One pond has been designed for children under 12 years of age. Also at Nature Park, special consideration has been given to accommodate the needs of handicapped or physically challenged individuals.
The Clair Boyle Skate Park is a popular spot. This large area covered with concrete jumps, hills, and bowls is designed to help boarders, bladers, skaters, and bikers develop and improve their skills.
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.
