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.

Spring/Summer 2023 Activity Guide

Community Recreation Center

Information & Classes

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

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