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Pocatello Parks & Recreation Activity Guide
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The Spring/Summer 2023 Parks and Recreation Program Brochure has something for everyone. Learn more about the wide variety of programs and services the City offers to meet your recreational needs.
Community Recreation Center
Information & Classes
- Hours, Membership, and Fees (PDF)
- Fitness Schedule, Winter/Spring 2023 (PDF)
- Dance Class Schedule, Winter/Spring 2023 (PDF)
- Swim Lesson Schedule, Summer 2023 (PDF)
Golf
Information & Tournaments
- City of Pocatello Golf Information and Tournaments (PDF)
Tournaments
Southeast Idaho Amateur: Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, 2023
Pro Am @ Highland: TBA
Highland 2-Man Scramble/Best Ball: Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, 2023
First Choice 54-Hole Shootout: Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, 2023
Father/Son/Daughter: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Phil Meador 2-Man Best Ball: Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2, 2023
Portneuf Valley Shootout 2-Person Scramble: Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, 2023
Ladies Gate City: Friday and Saturday, July 28-29, 2023
Pro Am @ Riverside: TBA
Labor Day Amateur: Saturday–Monday, September 2-4, 2023 - Parent & Child Swim Lesson Schedule, Summer 2022 (PDF)
Parks
Policies & Amenities
Outdoor Recreation
Events & Lessons
- Pocatello Outdoor Recreation – Events & Classes (PDF)
- More Summer Fun! (PDF)
Climbing/Hiking
Adult Rock Climbing: Knot Tying, Tuesday or Wednesday, April 11 or 12, 2023
Anchor Building, Tuesday or Wednesday, April 18 or 19, 2023
Beginner Adult Climbing, Saturday, May 6, 2023
Intermediate Adult Climbing, Saturday, May 13, 2023
Spring City Creek Hiking Series: Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023
Youth Rock Climbing Lessons: Session 1: Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 2023
Session 2: Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26, 2023
Session 3: Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 2023
Fall Creek Hiking Series: Wednesdays, September 27, October 4, 11, 2023
Floating
Stand-Up Paddle Board Fitness Class: Mondays, June 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24, 2023
Introduction to Inflatable Kayaking: Tuesdays, June 13, 20, 27, 2023
Introduction to Inflatable Paddle Boarding: Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, 2023
Float the Portneuf River: Wednesdays, June 14, 21, 28 and July 12, 19, 26, 2023
Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series
Law Day Run: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Joy in the Journey Jog: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Quinn Meadows Cruise: Saturday, July 8, 2023
Portneuf Health Fun Run: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Simplot Run: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Youth
Tween Summer Program: Monday Session, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2023
Wednesday Session, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 2023
Ross Park Aquatic Complex
Information & Events
- Ross Park Aquatic Complex – Information & Events (PDF)
Events
Lazy River Resistance Walking Season: June 5 – August 18, 2023
Sensory-Friendly Family Swim Days: Saturdays, June 24 and July 22, 2023
Teen Splash Dances: Thursdays, June 29, July 27, 2023
Team Sports
Fall/Winter
- Pocatello Team Sports (PDF)
Basketball
Utah Jazz Youth Basketball: Registration, September 5 – 29, 2023
Youth Basketball D-League (Boys): Registration, September 5 – October 6, 2023
Youth Basketball D-League (Girls): Registration, December 4, 2023 – January 5, 2024
Baseball/Softball
Summer Adult Softball: Registration, March 6 – April 5, 2023
Fall Adult Softball: Registration, July 17 – August 9, 2023
Football
Adult Flag Football: Registration, July 17 – August 23, 2023
Youth Flag Football: Registration, July 10 – August 4, 2023
Volleyball
Adult Women's Volleyball: Registration, July 17 – August 23, 2023
Special Events
Future Hoopers: Registration, TBD
Pitch Hit & Run: Registration, May 5, 2023
Zoo Idaho
Information & Events
- Zoo Idaho – Information & Events (PDF)
Annual Events
Earth Day Poster Contest: Deadline, Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Mother's Day at the Zoo: Sunday, May 14, 2023
Endangered Species Day: Friday, May 19, 2023
Free Day at the Zoo: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Wildlife Waltz Gala Event: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Father's Day at the Zoo: Sunday, June 18, 2023
Enrichment Day: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Ice Cream Zoofari: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Grandparent's Day at the Zoo: Sunday, September 10, 2023
Monthly Events
Science Trivia Night: Third Tuesday of the month
Untamed Art: Fourth Sunday of every other month
Programs
Science Talks: Spring 2023
Raptor Zone: Mondays in June and August 2023
Zoo-4-Tots: Fridays in June and August 2023
Day Classes: Wednesdays in June and August 2023
Keeper Chats: Saturdays, June–August 2023
Summer Camps: July 2023
Birthday Bearnanza: Weekends
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Anne Butler
Director
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Physical Address
144 Wilson Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: 208-234-6232
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Mon Jun. 5 - Thu Jun. 15
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Fri Jun. 9 - Sat Jun. 10
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