Garden City Idaho Map
Explore Garden City, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Garden City, Idaho
| City | Garden City |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Ada County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 43.668297 |
| Longitude | -116.294389 |
| Population | 12,316 |
| Density | 1165.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 83714 |
| Area Code | 208 |
| County Seat | Boise |
| School District | Boise City Independent School District 1 |
About Garden City, Idaho
Garden City is a locality in Ada County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 12,316. The population density is 1165.2 people per km². Garden City is located at 43.6683°N, 116.2944°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Garden City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83714.Garden City emerges as a distinct presence along the banks of the Boise River, where the landscape transitions into the expansive Boise Valley. It lies 1.8 miles west-northwest of Boise, ID (from Boise, ID: bearing 289°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east of Meridian. The Rocky Mountains loom on the horizon, providing a stark, jagged backdrop that defines the local sky. Within the terrain, Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park offers a quiet expanse of green space where the light at dusk settles in long, amber ribbons across the water. This environment remains defined by its inland position, far from any coast, characterized instead by the dry, crisp air of the high desert. The earth here holds a quiet intensity, reflecting the clear, hard light typical of the Mountain West.
Garden City traces its origins to a modest settlement established by Chinese immigrants who cultivated the land, lending the place its enduring name. Over the decades, the local economy shifted from those early agricultural roots toward a diverse industrial foundation that now includes manufacturing and a vibrant collection of craft producers. The industrious spirit of the past remains visible in the repurposed warehouses and light industrial zones that dot the landscape. Residents observe the steady flow of commerce that moves through these corridors, balancing traditional labor with a modern, creative energy. Life in Garden City maintains a deliberate pace, grounded in the practical realities of a regional trade hub.
Cultural character in Garden City finds expression in the eclectic mix of wineries, breweries, and art studios that occupy its renovated spaces. Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park serves as a central gathering point, inviting residents to linger by the water and observe the changing seasons. While most residents find recreation closer to home, the Hulls Gulch Nature Trail remains a reachable destination for those seeking the rugged terrain of the foothills. Though the area lacks the fame of distant regions, it possesses a steady, authentic identity that prizes local craftsmanship and community connection. The daily rhythm here is marked by the quiet movement of the Boise River, a constant, cooling presence in the heart of the valley.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Above and Below (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 122° SE
- Riverglen Jr High School (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 037° NE
- Shadow Hills Elementary School (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 009° N
- Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 195° S
- Expo Idaho (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 136° SE
- Optimist Youth Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 343° N
- Polecat Gulch Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 084° E
- Veteran's Memorial State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 131° SE
- Northwest Science Museum Vision Center (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 203° SW
- Julius M. Kleiner (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 221° SW
- Whitewater Park Engraved Stone (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 134° SE
- Old Boise Historic District Engraved Stone (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 134° SE
- Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.5 mi, 166° S
- Eagle Island State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 279° W
- Boise Front Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 5.2 mi, 078° E
- Idaho Film Society (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 127° SE
- Gallery 601 (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 130° SE
- BoDo CINEMA (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 130° SE
- Capitol Contemporary Gallery (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 131° SE
- The Flicks (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 131° SE
- The Benjamin Victor Gallery (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 134° SE
- Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 7.0 mi, 060° NE · 2.6M acres
- Historic Broadway Block (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 137° SE
- Idaho museum of mining and geology (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 124° SE
- Table Rock Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 8.8 mi, 123° SE
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 129° SE
- Kuna History Center (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 207° SW
- The Haunted World (Theme Park) — 14.0 mi, 269° W
- Morley Nelson Snake River Birds Of Prey National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 15.7 mi, 191° S · 601k acres
- Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.5 mi, 234° SW · 3,339 acres
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About This Garden City Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garden City, Idaho. Coordinates: 43.668297, -116.294389. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Garden City includes the ZIP code (83714), telephone area code (208), county seat of Ada County (Boise), and school district assignment (Boise City Independent School District 1).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
