Latest Park News
Sun Valley Regional Bike Park
Exciting updates are underway at the bike park within Sun Valley Regional Park, aiming to honor the community's original vision while enhancing the experience for cyclists of all skill levels. Visit the Sun Valley Regional Park page for more information and view the collaboratively developed design.
Davis Fire Update
Davis Creek Regional Park is now open with limited capacity. The campground and equestrian parking lot remain closed until further notice as we continue the restoration and rebuilding efforts. Please be cautious of on-going work and equipment in the park! The Nature and Ophir Creek Trails are both open. The Discovery Trail remains closed until further notice. Keep an eye on the 'Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space' Facebook page for future updates as well as additional opportunities for volunteer work days!
Living With Wildfire, Wild Nevada Episode 6, Season 7 - Take a look at not only the importance of being fire aware, but also how prevention, recovery and fire science work together to help us safely and sustainable enjoy the state's unique landscapes.Washoe County Park Rangers now have Citation Authority
As of July 1, 2024, Washoe County Park Rangers can now 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.
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. For more information, please look at 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.
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.