Melio Gaspari Splash Park

Located within Lazy 5 Regional Park on 7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Spring (next to the library), the Melio Gaspari Splash Park offers a variety of fun water features to keep your child cool and entertained.

Splash Park Schedule

We are currently closed for winter!

Melio Gaspari Splash Park is open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. The splash park will be open daily during the Washoe County School District summer break, and only on weekends before and after that. Hours are generally 10:00am -5:30pm, but please check back before the 2025 season as these hours may change.

Daily Admission Fees

$4 per person
Children 2 and under are free
Seniors (62+) are free

Splash Park Rules & Information

Swimsuits are mandatory. NO cotton material, cutoff shorts or athletic wear allowed in the water.
No diapers allowed except specialized swim diapers worn with a swimsuit.
No smoking or vaping allowed anywhere in the park.
Pets are not allowed in the splash park.
No portable amusement structures, BBQ grills or music allowed.
Tents are not allowed but you may bring your own umbrella (no spike attached!).
Outside chairs are allowed if they are not placed in walkways.
Towels are not provided.
Outside food and drink are welcomed but absolutely NO glass or alcohol allowed.
Packaged snacks, drinks and ice cream are available for purchase.
No refunds.
Washoe County is not responsible for injuries, damages, and lost or stolen items.
The splash park is staffed and all rules will be strictly enforced!

Splash Park Closures

Melio Gaspari Splash Park may occasionally need to close due to intermittent weather/lightning, poor air quality in the red zone or above (151+) according to AirNow.gov, biohazards on the splash deck, or unexpected maintenance issues. All attempts will be made to return to normal operations quickly, safely, and with as little impact to guests as possible. Please note, on-site staff cannot give refunds.

It is not always possible to update this website with closures, but you may call ahead at (775) 424-1865.

Reservable Party Pavilions

There are two covered party pavilions available for reservation: Cactus & Sunflower
Pavilion Capacity: 32
Pavilions are $85 each for 2 ½ hours plus per person admission fees
Each pavilion will be reservable from 11:30am-2:00pm and 2:30pm-5:00pm.
No electricity available.
To reserve space, please contact Park Reservations at (775) 823-6501 or reserveparks@washoecounty.gov

Seasonal Employment

Visit the Summer Jobs page for more information on seasonal aquatics positions and spend your summer working outdoors with us in a Washoe County park!

Contact Information

Melio Gaspari Splash Park: (775) 424-1865
Recreation Coordinator, James Aguiar: (775) 328-2038
Party Pavilion Reservations: (775) 823-6501, reserveparks@washoecounty.gov