Parks Project Overview
The Truckee Meadows Parks Project will serve as a comprehensive park directory for Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County parks. When completed, this directory will include:
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An interactive map of all the parks located in the Truckee Meadows.
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Individual park pages with detailed information about the amenities, unique histories, geologic points of interest, and biodiversity found at each park.
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An interactive dichotomous key which will help identify unknown flora and fauna.
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Flora and fauna pages with information and photos of wildlife that may be found at any of our local parks.
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Community involvement opportunities. Members of the public can submit personal stories/memories and photographs of the parks they have enjoyed (i.e. stories about the zoo and ice ponds at Idlewild Park). Community members can also submit biodiversity sightings of the flora and fauna spotted at each park via iNaturalist.
Inform community members of park amenities, unique histories, and biodiversity specific to each park in the Truckee Meadows.
Inspire a sense of wonder and awe in the biodiversity and shared history found in our parks.
Ensure protection of wildlife by cataloging the biodiversity of each park. Increase a shared sense of place and ownership of parks by sharing personal connections to our parks.
This database is intended to inspire connection, appreciation, and stewardship of Truckee Meadows parks through a shared sense of wonder found within our local parks. This database is not meant to be a strict scientific resource. Please refer to the reference sections for sources to learn more in-depth information.
Historic information and biodiversity research was compiled from a variety of sources including but not limited to: City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County websites, Nevada Historical Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and many more. Please see references below each history or biodiversity section to see full list of sources used.
Any questions or concerns can be emailed to info@tmparksfoundation.org.
Prior to the parks, and before western invasion, there were "the People." It is very important to acknowledge and learn about the People and the land prior to the existence of the parks in order to gain a better perspective and appreciation for the People, the land, and the parks. The People refer to the three tribes native to this area of the Great Basin: the Numa or Numu (Northern Paiute), the Washeshu (Washoe), and the Newe (Shoshone). Each of these names translates as: "the People."
To learn more about the history, culture, and current events of the three tribes, go to the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony website here!
The Three Tribes:
Protect History at the Parks!
Federal law states that you cannot take, damage, deface, or alter artifacts or archeological objects that are found on public lands. If you find an arrowhead, petroglyphs, or any other archaeological specimens, leave them as they are! This is not only a federal offense, but an offense to the cultural importance of the area. There are also other laws that protect cultural resources: NHPA, NAGPRA and Nevada State Laws.
For more information:
https://www.nps.gov/rap/resources/arpa.htm
"Looting is not a simple case of trespass and petty larceny. It is a major crime...a breach of hallowed ground...and [is] an intentional attempt to steal part of history."
--Richmond Battlefield Park
Biodiversity:
Biodiversity
Submission Box:
Document your own plant/animal
observations from our local parks!
Submit your photos on iNaturalist and help improve the biological information of our parks.
Click here for a Truckee River Species List from the Truckee River Guide!
Click here for our Park of the Week video series!
Park Directory:
Click on a park below to learn more about that park. Parks that are not in blue are coming soon!
Barbara Bennett Park
Bicentennial Park
Brodhead Park
Canyon Creek Park
Center Creek Park
City Plaza
Comstock Park
Crissie Caughlin Park
Crystal Lake Park
Damonte Ranch Park
Dick Taylor Memorial Park
Donner Party Park
Dorothy McAlinden Park
Double Dimond Park
Eight Street Parkway
Evans Park
Evergreen Park
Fisherman's Park I
Fisherman's Park II
Fulton Corner
Governor's Bowl Park
Hilltop Park
City of reno parks
Holcomb Historic Site
Horizon View Park
Horseman's Park
Huffaker Park
Idlewild Park
Irving Circle Park
Ivan Sack Park
Jack Tighe Memorial Fields
Jamaica Park
John Champion Park
Lake Park
Las Brisas Park
Liston Park
Lunsford Park
Manzanita Park
Mary Gojack Park
Mayor's Park
McKinley Park
Melody Lane Park
Miguel Ribera Park
Mira Loma Park
Moana Park and Stadium
Newlands Park
Northgate Park
Northwest Park
Oxbow Nature Study Area
Panther Valley Park
Pat Baker Park
Peavine Fields
Pickett Park
Plumas Park
Powning Park
Rainbow Ridge Park
Raleigh Heights Park
Reggie Road Exercise Area
Reno Sports Complex
Riverside Drive Park
Robinhood Park
Rotary Centennial Park
Sage Street Park
Schiappacasse Park
Seminary Park
Sierra Vista Park
Silver Lake Park
Sky Country Park
Somersett East Park
Sterling Village Tot Lot
Stewart Park
Summit Ridge Park
Teglia's Paradise Park
Terrace Sports Complex
Traner Pool
Truckee River Whitewater Park
University Ridge Park
Valleywood Park
Village Green
Virginia Lake Park
West Street Plaza
Wheatland Park
Whitaker Park
Wilkinson Park
Wingfield Park
Yori Park
Ambrose Park
Anderson Park
Arrow Creek Park
Audrey Harris Park
Bailey Creek Park
Bartley Ranch Regional Park
Besty Caughlin Donnelly Park
Bowers Mansion Regional Park
Callahan Park
Cold Springs Park
Crystal Peak Park
Davis Creek Regional Park
Desert Winds Park
Washoe County parks
Dorostkar Park
Eagle Canyon Park
Ellen's Park
Forest Park
Galena Creek Regional Park
Gator Swamp Park
Gepford Park
Golden Valley Park
Hidden Valley Regional Park
Highland Ranch Park
Lazy 5 Regional Park
Lemmon Valley Horseman's Arena
Lemmon Valley Park
Lockwood Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Mayberry Park
Mogul Park
New Washoe City Park
North Valleys Regional Park
Pleasant Valley Park
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Rivermount Park
Saddlehorn Park
Sierra Rock Park
Silver Knolls Park
Sky Ranch Park
South Valleys Regional Park
Sun Mesa Park
Sun Valley Community Park
Sun Valley Regional Park
Swan Lake Nature Study Area
Thomas Creek Park
Verdi School Park
Village Center Park
Virginia Foothills Park
Whites Creek Park & Trailhead
Wilbur D. May Arboretum
Wilson Commons Park
Aimone Park
Antelope Ridge Park
Ardmore Park
Bandstand Park
Bitterbrush Park
Bodega Park
Burgess Park
Canyon Hills Park
Church Park
Cottonwood Park
Coyote Springs Park
Deer Park
Del Cobre Park
city of sparks parks
Fireburst Future Park
Fisherman's Park
Gateway Park
Glendale Park
Golden Eagle Regional Park
Jacinto Park
Kestrel Park
Les Hicks Jr. Park
Lillard Park
Longford Park
Maldonado Park
Oppio Park
Pagni Ranch Park
Pah Rah Mountain Park
Pelican Park
Poulakidas Park
Recreation Park
Red Hawk Park
Rock Park
Rose Garden Park
Sage Canyon Park
Shadow Mountain Sports Complex
Shelly Park
Silverton Shores Future Park
Sparks Marina Park
Sparks Memorial Park
Tumbleweed Trails Park
Van Meter Park
Village Green Park
Vista View Park
Wedekind Regional Park
Whitewater Park at Rock
Wildcreek Park
Willowcreek Park
Woodtrail Park
Additional information on park amenities can be found on Washoe County Health District's website here!
Get Involved!
Submit Biodiversity Sightings:
Help us build the biodiversity database by submitting your wildlife photos of our park's flora and fauna! Submit your photos on iNaturalist here.
Submit Personal Stories/Photos:
Help us build our shared park's histories by submitting your photos and personal stories of our parks! Gmail users click here, non-gmail users click here.
Help us continue to grow this project by donating today! Your contribution will ensure the growth of this public resource for community education!