Latest Park News
Hidden Valley Park Closed
Washoe County Regional Parks has closed Hidden Valley Park due to damage sustained after a localized flooding event on June 24, 2024. Both Parkway Drive and Mia Vista Drive Park entrances are affected. This includes Link Piazza Dog Park. For updates and more information on localized flooding clean up efforts, please visit Washoe Life.
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Master Plan Update - Outreach Event
Washoe County is looking for input to guide the futre of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Join us Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Wilbur D. May Museum (1595 N Sierra St, Reno NV 89503) in the Double Diamond Room. Outreach Flyer
Fire Restrictions in Effect
Beginning July 3, all outdoor recreational and cooking fires are prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD), except for the use of propane, electric, and pellet-fueled barbecues. Campfires are also prohibited. For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/4cLlr
Washoe County Park Rangers now have Citation Authority
Starting July 1, 2024, Washoe County Park Rangers can issue citations for violations to park rules and regulations. The most commonly violated rules are: off leash dogs, illegal parking, amplified music, defacement of park property, and illegal camping. For more information, visit Rules & Regulations.
Shape the Future of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park!
Washoe County is looking for input to guide the future of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Get involved by taking a survey, and share you ideas and concerns on an interactive map. Continue to check back and keep informed as additional input will be needed once the vision and alternatives have been developed. Visit the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Public Engagement Website to participate!
Closures at Park Facilities
Washoe County Park facilities inevitably experience closures, many of which are unexpected and unavoidable. We regret that this happens but do our best to post updates as soon as possible. Click here to read more about why these closures happen, and what you can do to stay in the know.
Off-Leash Dog areas have been approved for select parks!
After a one-year pilot program, the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission approved utilizing certain athletic fields for off-leash dog use during certain non-team use times. The program consists of three designated soccer fields in three different parks - North Valleys Regional Park, Lazy 5 Regional Park, and South Valleys Regional Park. Check out Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas for more details!
Washoe County Parks has been designated Smoke & Vape-Free
Washoe County and the Washoe County Health District, City of Reno and City of Sparks have worked together on a regional effort among all jurisdictions to ensure our city and county parks are designated smoke and vape-free locations.
Taking into consideration the health of people, pets, wildlife, environmental impacts, maintenance, clean-up costs, and fire risk, residents and agencies have agreed that ensuring our parks are smoke and vape-free is in the best interest of our community.
Download the MOBILE version of the Galena Creek Nature Trail Guide
Explore the Nature Trail located at Galena Creek Regional Park while following along to our new mobile and interactive Galena Creek Nature Trail Guide, formatted for easier use from a mobile device.
'Birds of Davis Creek Regional Park' Guide
Pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Guide!
Looking for engaging, park-based activities to do with your children? Download our Junior Ranger Activity Guide or pick up a copy at your local park office. This free program includes a monthly Park Ranger-led program series in a Regional Park near you, can also be done at your own pace, is flexible enough to appeal to a large age range, and can be completed at any combination of Washoe County parks. Visit our Become a Junior Ranger page for complete details.