The Parks and Waterways Department is pursuing a grant necessary to fund the replacement of the docks. We are in need of emails or letters of support from boaters that use and appreciate Carlin Bay Park. Read on...
Recently, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 2021-124, offering free Boat Launch Passes for 100% Disabled Veterans for use at Kootenai County Managed Boat Launches. Read on...
Boat, Snowmobile, OHV or Motorbike registrations must be done through Idaho Parks and Recreation Department. Register online through the Parks and Rec Website , or call 1-888-922-6743 or 1-800-247-6332.
IDPR now has email customer support helpful for customers having online issues. That email address is IDPRCustomerSupport@idpr.idaho.gov.
The local Parks and Recreation Office is located at 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d'Alene and can be reached by calling 208-769-1511. Registrations may also be done at any State Park (Farragut, Heyburn, Priest Lake, Round Lake, Dworshak, or Hell's Gate).
The Department of Parks and Waterways is responsible for the management, development and maintenance of park and marine facilities owned by Kootenai County.
Our mission is clear: "Provide recreational users of our parks and waterways safe, clean and suitable facilities, which best meet their needs in the most cost-effective way possible."
Kootenai County is the largest boating community in the State of Idaho with approximately 20,000 registered boaters and just over 44,000 navigable acres for boaters to enjoy.
The Parks and Waterways Department manages and maintains:
10 Parks totaling over 162 acres
3 Cemeteries
8.6 miles of Recreational Trails
21 boat launches
5 marine vessel pump-outs
52,000 square feet of dock at 25 different locations
1 RV dump station
14 public restrooms, of which 2 are floating restroom buildings
