Where is Garden City, Idaho, USA?

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Where is Garden City Located? - Garden City is a city located in the Ada County of Idaho, United States. Garden City lies between 41.4170 Degrees North latitudes and 87.3653 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Garden City, Idaho

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Where is Garden City Located?

Garden City is a city located in the Ada County of Idaho, United States. Garden City lies between 41.4170 Degrees North latitudes and 87.3653 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Garden City city is 12316 people and the city has a total area of 4.08 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Garden City, Idaho Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGarden City
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
State CapitalBoise
US RegionWest
Latitude43.6529°N
Longitude116.2384°W
Elevation2,700 ft (823 m)
Land Area4.16 sq mi
Water Area0.05 sq mi
Total Area4.21 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)12,316
Population Density2,960 per sq mi
ZIP Codes83714
Area Code208, 986
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code16-28810
Congressional DistrictIdaho's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Garden City, Idaho

  • Boise, Idaho - South - 3 mi
  • Eagle, Idaho - Northwest - 8 mi
  • Meridian, Idaho - West - 10 mi
  • Star, Idaho - West - 16 mi
  • Kuna, Idaho - Southwest - 18 mi
  • Hidden Springs, Idaho - North - 10 mi
  • Middleton, Idaho - West - 24 mi
  • Nampa, Idaho - West - 22 mi
  • Caldwell, Idaho - West - 30 mi
  • Emmett, Idaho - Northwest - 31 mi

Driving Distances from Garden City, Idaho

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BoiseIdaho38 minutes
EagleIdaho815 minutes
MeridianIdaho1018 minutes
Hidden SpringsIdaho1018 minutes
StarIdaho1625 minutes
KunaIdaho1828 minutes
NampaIdaho2230 minutes
MiddletonIdaho2435 minutes
CaldwellIdaho3040 minutes
EmmettIdaho3140 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Garden City, Idaho

ModeDetails
Airport NameBoise Airport
IATA CodeBOI
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysState Highway 44, Interstate 184, Interstate 84 (nearby), Chinden Boulevard
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; nearest passenger rail service is outside Idaho
Local Bus/Transit ServiceValley Regional Transit (VRT)
  • State Highway 44 (Chinden Boulevard) is the city's primary east-west transportation corridor connecting Garden City with Boise, Eagle, and Star.
  • Interstate 184 and nearby Interstate 84 provide quick access to downtown Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and other Treasure Valley communities.
  • Boise Airport, approximately 8 miles away, offers year-round domestic flights to major U.S. destinations.
  • Valley Regional Transit operates bus routes linking Garden City with Boise, Meridian, and surrounding communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Garden City, Idaho

Landmark NameType
Boise River GreenbeltMulti-use Trail
Expo IdahoEvent & Fairgrounds
Idaho Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Whitewater ParkRecreation Area
Veterans Memorial ParkCity Park
Esther Simplot ParkUrban Park
Riverside VillageShopping & Dining District
Idaho State MuseumMuseum
Zoo BoiseZoo
Boise Art MuseumArt Museum

Colleges and Universities in Garden City, Idaho

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Boise State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, business, and health sciences
College of Western IdahoPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Northwest Nazarene UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, education, nursing, and business
University of Idaho – BoisePublicUniversityLaw, graduate education, and professional programs
Boise School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Garden City and nearby Boise communities

Waterbodies in Garden City, Idaho

Boise River, Quinn's Pond, Esther Simplot Pond, Veterans Pond, Dry Creek, Eagle Drain, New Dry Creek, Plantation Canal

Golf Courses in Garden City, Idaho

Quail Hollow Golf Course, Pierce Park Greens, Warm Springs Golf Course, Shadow Valley Golf Course, Eagle Hills Golf Course, BanBury Golf Course

Garden City, Idaho — Key Historical Facts

  • Garden City was incorporated in 1949 and received its name because many early residents maintained large vegetable gardens that supplied produce to nearby Boise.
  • The city developed along the Boise River with a mix of residential neighborhoods, light industry, and agricultural land during the mid-twentieth century.
  • Urban revitalization efforts transformed former industrial areas into vibrant districts featuring wineries, breweries, art galleries, restaurants, and outdoor recreation.
  • The Boise River Greenbelt has become one of Garden City's defining attractions, encouraging cycling, walking, wildlife viewing, and riverfront development.
  • Today, Garden City is recognized for its growing arts community, riverfront parks, recreational amenities, and its central location within the Boise metropolitan area.

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