The area boasts over 51 acres of community parkland. To that end, the City of Payette houses 9 developed parks and approximately a 1/2 mile of greenway trail. Enjoy playgrounds, athletic fields, movies in the park, picnic shelters, and the indoor/outdoor pools or special events. Payette is proud to be home to the Harmon Killebrew Miracle Field – the first of its kind in the state! The Snake River is at our backdoor and is a treasure for outdoor enthusiasts, jet skiers, boaters, fisherman, and much, much more. Centennial Park is the site for our North End Marina, used by boaters in all seasons. Payette County Recreation Department oversees activities from typical – baseball, T-ball, soccer, flag football – to nature-based enrichment programs and non-traditional sports. Also a must see is Scotch Pines Golf Course – Payette is known for its great golf, and an excellent course is right here. This public golf course includes a champion 18 hole golf course, driving range, putting green, practice chipping green with practice bunker and newly remodeled clubhouse.
Nestled in the middle of Scotch Pines Golf Course lies the Payette Municipal Airport. The airport, just north of Payette, has a small-town charm where people always smile and call each other by first name. Many pilots and non-pilots alike have dubbed it the “friendliest little airport in the west”. Pilots from all over the Northwest come to Payette just to play a round of golf and have lunch at the Scotch Pines clubhouse, as do many residents and business people.
Top Schools for Tomorrow’s Jobs
Top schools plant seeds of community and enterprise. With exceptional placement scores and graduation rates, the Payette School District prepares students for higher education and jobs in a new global economy. Payette has close ties and proximity to Treasure Valley Community College, and other colleges and universities such as Boise State, College of Idaho, and Northwest Nazarene University that offer world-class education as well as continuing education for growing skills and retooling careers.
Payette School District
The Payette School District serves over 1,500 students residing in Payette and Payette County. The District boasts award-winning educators, a strong partnership with area businesses and a high graduation rate. The District uses community enrichment and area businesses for education opportunities. Partnerships wit businesses includes tours and internships. They also work with students to develop individual education and career pathways. This includes partnering with Treasure Valley Community College, where some students are involved in coursework, four-year institutions or directly with professions such as manufacturing.
Residents and businesses in Payette enjoy quiet, quality neighborhoods and the safety of a tight-knit community. The area’s low violent and property crime ratings are a reason people come to reside in the community.
