Porter Park, named in honor of Arthur Porter, Jr., is situated in downtown Rexburg. It has picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball court, baseball field, soccer field, spray park, and jogging path. 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.
For reservations, contact: 208-359-3020 ext 0
Splash Park
The Splash Park is completely free and a great way to cool off for young children.
Idaho Centennial Carousel
The Idaho Centennial Carousel is Idaho’s only antique wooden carousel. It is one of 170 antique wooden carousels still existing in the United States. It has authentic carousel music from an organ run on paper rolls, providing old-fashioned original sounds. The carousel is housed in a new building at Porter Park.
This carousel is a major attraction in Rexburg and a delight to people of all ages. It is considered a “jewel” of Porter Park in Rexburg. Although it is unique and has a rich history, it is not considered a museum piece but rather a working carousel for people to ride.
FEATURES
- Tennis Courts
- Baseball Diamond
- Children’s Playground
- Picnic and Barbecue Areas
- Splash Park
- Jogging Path
- Basketball Court
- Idaho Centennial Carousel
- Restrooms
