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Pocatello Parks & Recreation Activity Guide

Community Recreation Center

Information & Classes

Ross Park Aquatic Complex

Information & Events

Hours, Fees, and Events (PDF)

Parks

Policies & Amenities

Golf

Leagues, & Tournaments

Pocatello Golf – Highland and Riverside Leagues & Tournaments (PDF)

Leagues
Men's League: Thursday evenings
Women's League: Tuesdays @ Highland and Thursdays @ Riverside
Lady 9ers: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and12 p.m.
Couples: Wednesday evenings
Junior League: Starts @ Highland in May and Riverside in July
Senior League: Monday mornings
Highland Junior League: Thursdays starting in May
Riverside Junior League: Tuesdays starting in July

Tournaments
Southeast Idaho Amateur: May 22–23, 2021
Pro Am @ Riverside: May 24, 2021
Medical Concept 2-Man Scramble/Best Ball: June 5–6, 2021
First Choice 54-Hole Shootout: June 11–12, 2021
Phil Meador 2-Man Best Ball: July 3–4, 2021
Night Owl 2-Person Scramble: July 24–25, 2021
Ladies Gate City: July 30–31, 2021
Highland Amateur: August 7–8, 2021
Pro Am @ Highland: August 30, 2021
Labor Day Amateur: September 4, 5 and 6, 2021

Outdoor Recreation

Events & Classes

Pocatello Outdoor Recreation – Events & Classes (PDF)
More Summer Fun! (PDF)

Running/Walking
Portneuf Valley Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series: May 1, June 12, July 10, August 14, and September 11, 2021

Camping
Camp Mink Creek: June 1–3, 2021
City of Rocks Day Trip & Overnighter: June 25–26, 2021

Climbing/Hiking
Adult Rock Climbing: May 11, 18, 25, 2021
Youth Rock Climbing Lessons: 3 sessions in June, July, and August, 2021
Intermediate Rock Climbing: July 12–14, 2021
Intro to Inflatable Kayaking: July 13, 20, & 27, 2021
Beginning Backpacking: July 30–August 1, 2021
Climb Mt. Borah: August 21–22, 2021
Advanced Backpacking: August 26–30, 2021

Floating
Float the Portneuf River: June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 14, 21, 2021
River Safety Basics: June 24, 2021
Scenic Float Trip: September 4, 2021

Programs/Challenges
Stand-Up Paddle Board Fitness: Fridays, June–August, 2021
Tween & Teen Summer Program: July and August, 2021
GPS Skills: July 31, 2021
Treasure Clues: August 7, 2021
Thor, Jr.: September 24, 2021
Thor: September 25, 2021

Team Sports

Spring/Summer/Fall

Pocatello Team Sports – Spring/Summer/Fall (PDF)

Basketball
Utah Jazz Youth Basketball Program: Registration, September 1–24, 2021
Youth Basketball – "D" League: Boys' Registration, September 1 – October 8, 2021; Girls' Registration, December 6, 2021 – January 7, 2022

Football
Youth Flag Football: Registration, July 12 – August 6, 2021
Adult Flag Football: Registration, July 19 – August 18, 2021

Softball
Summer Adult Softball: Registration, March 8 – April 7, 2021
Fall Adult Softball: Registration, July 19 – August11, 2021

Volleyball
Adult Women's Volleyball: July 19 – August 8, 2021

Special Events
Future Hoopers: Registration, March 8, 2021
Pitch Hit & Run: Registration by April 30, 2021

Zoo Idaho

Information & Events

Zoo Idaho – Information & Events (PDF)

Annual Events
Earth Day Clean-Up: Saturday, April 24, 2021
Mother's Day at the Zoo: Sunday, May 9, 2021
Endangered Species Day: Friday, May 21, 2021
Free Day at the Zoo: Saturday, June 5, 2021
Father's Day at the Zoo: Sunday, June 20, 2021
Enrichment Day: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Grandparent's Day at the Zoo: Sunday, September 12, 2021

Monthly Events
Science Night Trivia: Second Wednesday of every month
Zoo Art: Third Tuesday of every month
Nature Arts & Crafts: Fourth Saturday of every month

Programs
Science Talks: Thursdays in March 2021
Climate Science Series: Thursdays in April 2021
Raptor Zone: Saturdays in May 2021
Day Classes: Wednesdays in June and August 2021
Zoo-4-Tots: Fridays in June and August 2021
Summer Camps: July 12–15, 19–22, and 26–28
Birthday Bearnanza: Weekends