

1160 E Huffaker Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Huffaker Park
Park Description:
Huffaker Park is a 76-acre Reno park with restrooms (opened seasonally: late April-early October weather permitting). The park features a 9-acre developed area and a 1.7-mile hiking and running trail with native high desert terrain and scenic views.
Park Amenities:
Playground, soccer/football field, baseball/softball field, basketball court, tennis court, horseshoes, exercise area, hiking trails, picnic shelter, barbeque area, rentable shelter, and tables/benches.
Park Contact Information:
City of Reno - Parks & Facilities (775) 334-2417
Park Highlights




Park History
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References & Further Info:
Huffaker Lookout Trail Map: http://www.reno.gov/home/showdocument?id=24086
Ingall, Major G.W. (1968) History of Washoe County, Nevada.
Davis, S. P. (1913). History of Nevada, Vol 1. Reno.
Fockler, M. (2007). Plumbing the Truckee: Water, Diversion and the Creation of Community along the Truckee River, Nevada. Reno: UMI Dissertation Services.
Wells Fargo Website: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate/stagecoach/
Channel 4 News story on making snow on Rattlesnake Mountain: Knowing Nevada: Tahoe's first snowmaking operation was in Reno. http://mynews4.com/news/knowing-nevada/knowing-nevada-tahoes-first-snowmaking-operation-was-in-reno
http://www.kunr.org/post/reno-and-sparks-there-was-huffakers#stream/0
http://www.axeleratio.com/ip/travel/RenoTahoeNature/HuffakerHillsAnimalsPlants.htm
Contributor(s):
Jill Richardson (history)
Haley McGuire
Alex Shahbaiz