This beautifully landscaped area is one of Reno's premier parks. The Great Reno Balloon Race and "Reno Celebrates America", a fireworks show on the fourth of July, are a couple of the major events taking place here. On the grounds of this huge park you will find the Wilbur D. May Museum and Arboretum and the Great Basin Adventure Amusement Park. You will find miles of walking or jogging trails complete with exercise stations, a large playground for the kiddies, picnic and barbecue facilities, with acres and acres of grass. For large groups, you can call ahead and reserve one of the many gazebo picnic areas available throughout the park. No admission is charged for park entrance.
The view of the city is breathtaking from this park near Windy Hill. If you're here to relax, choose a shade tree and sit a while. There are also several walking, mountain bike and horseback trails for those who want to be on the move. Photographers will enjoy the old Huffaker School, which is located on the park grounds and can be toured by appointment. The one-room schoolhouse was built in 1867 and was in use until 1951. Admission to the park is free.
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This park has something for everyone. You can find several interconnecting lakes in this beautiful, tree-lined park. There is no better way to spend an afternoon than strolling through the City of Reno Municipal Rose Garden. Smell the sweet aroma as you walk through this incredibly beautiful garden that houses 2400 rose plants, representing 560 different varieties. The park offers picnic facilities equipped with benches and barbecues. There is a large playground for the kids with baseball diamonds, a volleyball pit and municipal pool. No admission is charged.
A very well known park, Wingfield, is where all the citizens of Reno come to relax and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. Wingfield Park comprises of five smaller parks, namely the Wingfeild Park (East Island), Wingfield Park (West Island), Brick Park, Bennett Park and Bicentennial Park. It includes basketball courts, picnic shelter, barbecue area and the Wingfield Park Amphitheater. It also offers panoramic views of the Truckee river and is host to many social and cultural events held in the city. Come by for a quiet time all by yourself or with a noisy gang, either way Wingfield Park will provide for a pleasant experience.
This beautiful outdoor amphitheater is situated along the Truckee River, just steps from the Raymond L. Smith Truckee River Walk. During the summer months, there are public concerts by the Reno Philharmonic, plus theater, ballet and music during the day and on evenings. The park also hosts children's programs and storytelling. The Great Basin Book Festival is a very popular event held annually in September. At Christmas, the area is decorated with Christmas figures and lights. It makes for a spectacular sight at night.
