Last Modified: December 23, 2025

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East End Neighborhood Guide

Warm Springs Manors, Hot Taps, Strava PRs

🧭East End: Porches, foothills, peonies, Natatorium splash naps.

📌Generally defined as the area: Broadway Avenue and Avenue B on the west, Boise River and Greenbelt on the south, Military Reserve, Cottonwood Creek, and the Boise Foothills up to Table Rock on the north, Warm Springs Mesa, Barber Valley, Warm Springs Golf Course, Eckert Road, and Barber Park on the east.

👕Well known for: Steamy geothermal mansions and Warm Springs wow.

👍You'll fit in if: Porch sitters with trail tan lines.

👎Locals live here because: Leafy streets, foothill trails, quick downtown.

The downsides are: Race closures and real estate sticker shock.

The overall feel is: Porches, peonies, trails, geothermal glow.

Pros & Cons of East End

East End strengths (top 5)

Green SpaceOutdoor RecreationGood SchoolsSafetyEvents & Festivals

East End tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingPublic TransitBreweries
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East End Neighborhood DNA

Living in Boise’s East End puts you steps from the river, minutes from downtown, and surrounded by quiet streets lined with charming bungalows. It’s the perfect mix of city convenience and leafy, laid-back neighborhood vibes.

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Some of the East End hotspots include: Table Rock Trailhead, Shakespeare Festival amphitheater grounds, Warm Springs Golf Course, and Warm Springs Park.
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