General Park Information
Shelley hosts five beautiful and very functional city parks:
Shelley City Park is located between Highway 91 and the 200 block of North Park Ave.
This Park has four baseball diamonds, two shelters with picnic table, a basketball court, and newly updated playground equipment.
Brinkman Park is located across from the Shelley High School on the corner of East Fir and Hansen Avenue.
This park has a newly built skatepark, tennis courts, a handball court, a basketball court, one shelter with picnic tables. No scooters or bicycles are allowed on the skatepark. Citations are issued to violators.
David B. Bleak Memorial Park is located on Byron Street and has new playground equipment
Pillsbury Park is located next to the Shelley Swimming Pool at 440 S. Milton. This park has one small shelter on the upper level of the park, and two larger shelters with tables to accommodate large groups on the lower level. There is a basketball court and several pieces of playground equipment. While visiting this park you can take advantage of our outdoor heated pool that is open from approximately June 1st through September 1st.
CroftsTwilight Park is our newest park located at 816 Twilight Drive. This park has one small shelter and access to water. There is a pickle ball court and some modern playground equipment that is ADA accessible.
With advance notice our city pool and shelter are available for reservations. If you plan a family reunion or any large group activity and may need a shelter please call (208) 357-3390.
Within five miles of Shelley are located two other parks with access to boating and fishing activities:
Gem Lake Dam is located three miles north of Shelley on the Snake River. This park offers water skiing, fishing, and shelter for picnicking.
Bingham County North Park is located two miles west of Shelley on the banks of the Snake River. This park offers boating and fishing access. This park host RV parking with hookups, picnic shelters, and tables. It has an enclosed playground, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, and open grassy areas to be used for various games. Also, next to this park is the Red Baron RC Model Airplane Flyers air strip. Several times during the year, members from all over gather compete.
For those who love taking leisurely strolls, a nature trail connects the City of Shelley to the Bingham County Park. The trail consists of two miles of paved sidewalk that follows the banks of the beautiful Snake River. Walkers, joggers, and rollerbladers frequent this path.
Many recreational programs are offered throughout the year to keep both adults and youth busy. The list includes:
Swimming lessons, Grid Kid football, flag football, Jazz basketball, girl's softball, boy's baseball, T-Ball, Adult Co-Ed softball, Teen Co-Ed softball, volleyball, AYSO soccer, and wrestling. Hunter's Education courses are also offered throughout the year by trained instructors.
Sports
Recreation Yearly Schedule
- October: Jr. Jazz Basketball Signups/ Drafts
- November / December: Jr. Jazz Basketball Practices
- January: Jr. Jazz Basketball Games on Saturday/ Weekday Practices
- February: Jr. Jazz Basketball Games on Saturday/ Weekday Practices
- March: Soccer Signups
- April: Soccer draft and practices / Baseball Signups
- May: Soccer Games/ Baseball draft and practices
- June: Baseball Games
- July: Flag football Signups
- August: Flag football draft and practices
- September: Flag football Games/ Jr. Jazz Basketball Signups
(Pool Opens Memorial Day / Closes Labor Day)
Baseball
- Baseball Sign-up Form
- Sign Up Online
- Note- Tee ball is co-ed under baseball and coach pitch is baseball and softball.
Softball
- Softball Sign-up Form
- Sign Up Online
- Note- Tee ball is co-ed under baseball and coach pitch is baseball and softball.
For All Sports-Related Inquiries
Contact Mikel Anderson
Fill out the form here, or use the contact information listed.
Phone: (208) 681-3390
Fax: (208) 357-3998
Email: [email protected]
Skate Park
The Skate Park is open year round from dawn to dusk.
No Bicycles are allowed on the Skate Park. This ordinance will be strictly enforced and all violators will be cited.
Shelley Swimming Pool
The Shelley Pool is open from approximately the end of May through the first of September depending on weather conditions. The pool staff provides swimming lessons during the morning hours and the pool is open for public swim during the afternoon.
The Mayor and City Council would like to recognize the pool staff for their dedication and hard work. To be a lifeguard takes great responsibility and the city takes pride in our pool staff.
With advance notice our city pool and shelter are available for reservations . If you wish to make a pool reservation please call the pool at 357-7207. If you plan a family reunion or any large group activity and may need a shelter please call (208) 357-3390. Click below to find more information regarding Pool Hours, Fees, and Swimming Lesson Schedules.
2024 end of year Hours:
M-F Public swim 5-7pm
M,W- Family Swim 7:30-9pm
Sat- Public swim 2-4pm, 5-7pm
T-Thur- Water Aerobics 8-9pm
No PUBLIC SWIM ON AUGUST 16TH, 19TH, 22ND
Pools last day is August 31st
Phone: (208) 357-7207
Shelley Community Pool PDF Shelley Community Swimming Pool 2024 (1) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8
Any Questions Please Call Mikel Anderson at (208) 681-3390
Memorial Bench and Tree Program
CITY OF SHELLEY
MEMORIAL TREE & BENCH PROGRAM FOR CITY PARKS
Plant the Future, Remember the Past
Donating a tree or bench to a city park through the Memorial Tree & Bench program offers participants a unique way to honor a loved one, or a special occasion. Parks and Recreation Department will plant the tree or install a bench in the city park with the plaque containing the name of the honored person or event.
MEMORIAL TREES
How the Tree Program Works
City of Shelley is responsible for buying the tree
and picking it up from the nursery. Tree should be
approximately 2.5-3.0 in diameter and 5 – 6 feet
tall. $480.00 each.
A suitable species for planting as memorials:
• Spring Snow Crabapple are 6 feet long.
• Royal Red Maple
• Bur Oak
• Emerald Queen Maple
• Other species as approved by Council
REMEMBERANCE BENCHES
How the Bench Program Works
The benches are provided by the City. The benches will be plastic coated and six feet long. The cost is $1000.00.
If you would like a plaque placed by the tree/bench, it will be the responsibility of the individual applying for a memorial bench or tree. Plaques can be purchased from Jim’s Trophy Room in Idaho Falls or the business of your choice. Plaque size must be 4x9 inches made out of metal or bronze. Upon receiving the plaque, please take it to City Hall at 101 S. Emerson Avenue, Shelley, Idaho.
Ordered received by:
• January 1 and June 30 will be planted/installed between September 15 and October 15.
• July 1 and December 31 will be planted/installed
between April 1 and April 30.
*Note: Planting/installing schedules may be affected by weather and the availability of plant/bench material.
*The exact location of a tree/bench is at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Department, (however your
preferred park will be considered).
*Please bring payment to 101 S Emerson Avenue with the completed application.