WASHOE COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

RESERVABLE FACILITIES GUIDE

www.washoecountyparks.com ashoe County parks offer exceptional settings to host your special event by Wproviding fi rst-class facilities and scenic locations at affordable rates. If you’re planning a special event such as a wedding, company picnic, holiday party, fundraiser, retreat or meeting, this guide provides an introduction to the various buildings, gardens, group picnic areas and other reservable facilities to help you choose which one will work best for you. People or groups with special needs or requests should contact the facility manager in advance.

Introduction IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW • Reservations may be made during • Events with more than 50 in regular business hours by calling attendance or where alcohol is 775-823-6501. You also may available require a certifi cate of visit the Washoe County Parks liability insurance due two weeks Administrative Offi ces located at before the event. 2601 Plumas St., Reno. • Please make sure you have included • Reservations are accepted up to one enough time for the setup, decoration calendar year in advance. and cleanup of your event. • The department maintains an • All building reservations include a updated online calendar limited number of chairs and tables showing facility availability at for your use free of charge. www.washoecountyparks.com. • We recommend you view the facility • The facility use fee, along with a before making your reservation. refundable cleaning/security deposit, Arrangements may be made by is due when the reservation is made. calling the individual park phone • Forms of payment: Visa or MasterCard numbers listed in this guide. over the phone. Cash, check, money • Amplifi ed music is not allowed in any order, or Visa or MasterCard in person. outdoor area.

Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space www.washoecountyparks.com Contents Water available Water Electricity available 1 PLEASE NOTE: Contents ADA-accessible No pets allowed The mission of Washoe County’s Department County’s The mission of Washoe of Regional Parks and Open Space is to provide exceptional parks, open space and recreational opportunities while preserving our natural, historical and cultural resources. For more information, call 775-823-6501 or visit www.washoecountyparks.com. *Parks are featured geographically from north to south *Parks are featured geographically from Lazy 5 Regional Park Park Regional Lazy 5 Park Cold Springs Park King Jr. Memorial Martin Luther Park Community Sun Valley Park Lemmon Valley Park Regional North Valleys Park Regional Rafael Rancho San Park Regional Bartley Ranch Park Regional South Valleys Park Regional Hidden Valley Park Creek Regional Galena Park Creek Regional Davis Park Mansion Regional Bowers map Parks County Washoe For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Photos by Tim Dunn, Anne Graham, Loring Larsen, Paul G. White and Washoe County Parks Washoe White and Paul G. Loring Larsen, Anne Graham, Dunn, Tim Photos by 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 The following icons appear throughout this guide and indicate The following icons appear throughout associated with individual picnic pavilions. amenities/restrictions 14 18 19 20 21 22 24 Lazy 5 Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace N 7100 PyramidLakeHighway,SpanishSprings use athleticfi elds. Park, twoplaygroundsandmulti- center, theMelioGaspari Water Play which includesalarge community through thecenterof85-acrepark, 1878, createsalush,ripariancorridor valley. TheOrr Ditch,constructedin with cool,shadedareasinawide-open grove oftrees,providingthecommunity Sunrise andSunsetPicnicPavilions Lazy 5regionalLazy park Regional Parkisbuiltarounda operated inthearea,Lazy5 amed fortheranchthatonce 2 • 775-424-1866 Lazy 5 Regional Park 2 large 300 Continued on page 4 Capacity: Barbecues: Sugarloaf is the largest of the Lazy 5 Sugarloaf is the largest picnic pavilions. It boasts easy access to such many family amenities, the park’s as the skateboard park, playgrounds, the horseshoe pits, and the basketball and volleyball courts. Sugarloaf Sugarloaf Picnic Pavilion 3 PICNIC PAVILIONS 200 half kitchen/outdoor BBQ area half kitchen/outdoor BBQ For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Capacity: Kitchen: Sugarloaf Picnic Pavilion The open fl oor plan of this spacious, 2,400- oor plan of this spacious, The open fl community center accommodates square-foot entertaining dinners and other dancing, sit-down created by the a country atmosphere ideas amid trees. Facility use fee surrounding cottonwood and barbecue area. includes outdoor patio Community Center — Center Community Room Cottonwood Lazy 5 Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace accommodates upto30people. are availabletoreserve,andeach Two coveredbirthdaypavilions features andaconcessionarea. the summerandincludes25water is opensevendaysaweekduring summer months.Theplaypark to staycoolduringthescorching of thearea’s favoriteplaces forkids The GaspariWater PlayParkisone Water Play Park Melio Gaspari Continued frompage3 playground. Thiscoveredpavilion courts, horseshoepitsorchildren’s park, basketballandvolleyball Gaspari Water Park,skateboard members playatthenearby cottonwood treeswhilefamily Relax intheshadeofold Sunset PicnicPavilion Sunrise PicnicPavilion Barbecues: Capacity: PICNIC PAVILIONS BIRTHDAY PAVLIONS 100 1 large 4 accommodate larger groups. the SunrisePicnicPavilionto can berentedincombinationwith accommodate larger groups. may berentedincombinationto Picnic Pavilion.Bothpavilions immediately adjacenttotheSunset This coveredpavilionis Barbecues: Capacity: (continued) 100 1 large cold springs park

3355 White Lake Parkway, Cold Springs • 775-971-8561 Cold Springs Community Center Capacity: 100 Cold Springs Park Grand Room Kitchen: Half kitchen ide-open spaces and acres of Wturf surround this attractive building within Cold Springs Park. The Grand Room is a large, airy space with high ceilings and wall-to-wall windows that fi ll the room with natural light. The park’s playground is within full view of the room, making this an ideal building for family-related activities. The kitchen area has a serving window. Restrooms and an adjoining smaller room are located within the building.

Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park Jr. Memorial Park

305 Coretta Way, Black Springs • 775-971-8561

Westbrook Community Center he Westbrook Community Center Tis named in honor of Ollie and Helen Westbrook, who dedicated more than half a century of volunteer public service to the Black Springs community. The building provides a spacious setting for a variety of uses. The sun-fi lled “dome” Capacity: 100 room is one of two large community rooms. Kitchen: Half kitchen There also is a centrally located kitchen, along with restrooms.

5 For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Sun Valley Park Lemmon Valley Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace located withinthebuilding. a roll-upservingdoor. Restroomsare features generouscounterspaceand community gatherings.Thekitchen and isspaciousenoughforavarietyof T Center Joe Mitchell LEMMON VALLEY PARK Kitchen: Capacity: 325 PatricianDrive,LemmonValley COMMUNITY PARKCOMMUNITY room enhancedbyskylights features alarge multipurpose he JoeMitchellCenter Kitchen: Capacity: 115 W.SixthAve.,SunValley Half kitchenwithstove-top 120 Half kitchen 100 SUN VALLEY T Center Neighborhood Sun Valley serving windowandamplecounter space. ceilings. Thekitchenincludesastove-top, a enhanced byabundantwindowsand high meetings, partiesandreceptions, it’s square-foot GrandRoomisidealforlarge North Valleys. Thespacious 1,700- 6 Reno, Spanish Springs and the Reno, SpanishSpringsandthe Center iscentrallylocatedamong he SunValley Neighborhood • 775-674-8555 • 775-971-8561 North Valleys Regional Park

8085 Silver Lake Road, Stead • 775-971-8561

orth Valleys Regional Park Noffers a panorama of high-desert open space within the rapidly growing North Valleys communities. The park is home to the county’s largest community center, a skateboard park, four youth baseball and six multipurpose fi elds, volleyball courts, a playground, hiking trails, a walking path and 160 acres of open space. North Valleys Regional Park

Community Building — Grand Room he community center features a large Troom with an adjacent outdoor patio and a barbecue area offering a sweeping view of Capacity: 200 the Peavine Mountain Range. The kitchen features a Kitchen: Half kitchen roll-up window serving area. The park’s playground with outdoor BBQ is located right outside the building’s entrance.

PICNIC PAVILIONS Sierra Picnic Dry Creek Pavilion Picnic Pavilion This spacious pavilion is The Dry Creek Picnic Pavilion located by the lighted Little offers a cozy, intimate area League fi elds, and it’s close with four picnic tables. It’s to volleyball, children’s play close to the playground, area and the permanent volleyball court, horseshoe restrooms. pits and trails.

Capacity: 200 Capacity: 50 Barbecues: 1 large Barbecues: 1 large

7 For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Rancho San Rafael Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace L Basin Adventure. Museum, MayArboretumandGreat D. MayCenter, which includestheMay Rancho SanRafaelishometotheWilbur the park’s hundredsof acresofopenspace. Each year, morethana millionvisitorsenjoy America andtheReno-Tahoe BluesFestival. Great RenoBalloonRace,Celebrates a numberofcommunityeventssuchasthe Rancho SanRafael most popularparks,andit’s avenuefor Rancho SanRafaelisoneofthearea’s ess thanamilefromdowntownReno, 1595 N.SierraSt.,Reno Regional Park 8 • 775-785-4512 Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Up to 620 Half kitchen/full commercial Continued on page 10 Capacity: Kitchen: 9 Wilbur D. May Museum D. May Wilbur Enter the Garden Court through a grotto lled with cascading waterfalls, exotic plants fi nd a lled pond. Here you will fi and a koi-fi cent setting for any special event. For magnifi Double Diamond parties, the museum’s larger are available to Discovery rooms and David’s rent in combination with the Garden Court. a A well-equipped, spacious kitchen includes several six-burner stove, two ovens, a broiler, sinks and a commercial dishwasher. Up to 150 Full kitchen and bar Full kitchen and For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Capacity: Kitchen: Ranch House Ranch ranch restored historical This is a fully a variety of rooms andhouse with available to reserve fora courtyard retreats, andweddings, receptions, or business gatherings.other social a refrigerator, The full kitchen includes two sinks, and amicrowave, stove, oven, with A bar area hot and cold buffet server. tap is available.an ice maker and keg Rancho San Rafael Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace behind theranchhouse. lawn arealocateddirectly blooming perennialsanda garden withabundant An Englishcountry-style Burke Garden Continued frompage9 in thisarea. the bridge.Noelectricityisavailable gently throughthewetlandsbeneath overhanging willows.EvansCreekfl ows A secluded,partiallycovereddeckamid Bridge Garden Evans Creek The Arboretumboastssevenbeautifulgardensforacolorful,romanticoutdoorwedding. Wilbur D.May Arboretum Capacity: Capacity: Upto100 Upto25 10 in thisarea. the wetlands.Noelectricityisavailable amid theKleinerOakGrovejustabove A vine-covered,shadedgazebolocated Columbus Gazebo provides agatheringareaforguests. of thewaterfall,andagravelclearing pools. Thereisagrassyareainfront large bouldersandintoaseriesof seasonal waterfallcascadingover At theheartofthisgardenisa Honey’s Garden Capacity: Capacity: Upto25 Upto150 Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Up to 150 Capacity: Lear Garden This garden features a quaint country gazebo and a spectacular view of the park and the Sierra . In spring and Russian sage, summer, daylilies, crabapples and perennials are in bloom. No chairs or restroom facilities are available in this area. Continued on page 12 11 Up to 25 Capacity: For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 An intimate garden featuring a An intimate gazebo. grape and wisteria-bedecked ear lamb’s iris, lavender, Magnolia, and bloom in the spring, and peony of Michaelmas daisies a profusion in the fall. provides vibrant color Kristen’s Garden Kristen’s Rancho San Rafael Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace perfect forapartyorsmallperformances. tree-lined areahasbothsunand shade inapartiallycoveredsettingthat’s The AmphitheaterPartyPavilion islocatednexttotheminebuilding.This and awholelotmore. can visitthepettingzoo,rideponies,exploreDiscoveryRoom, panforgold Adventure, isagreatvenueforyourchild’s birthdayparty. You andyourguests The BirthdayPavilion,locatedjustinsidetheentranceofGreat Basin Party Pavilions Wilbur D.May Great BasinAdventure Continued frompage11 12 extension toanymuseumreservation. recommended asanelegantoutdoor courtyard, thePlazaGardenishighly fl A colorfuldisplayofperennialsand Plaza Garden owering trees adjoining the May Museum owering treesadjoiningtheMayMuseum Capacity: Upto150 Rancho San Rafael Regional Park 1 large; 1 small 50 2 large 300 (up to 1,000 Capacity: Barbecues: Capacity: Barbecues: for special events) 13 Lions Highland Lions Highland Picnic Pavilion The Highland Pavilion, situated amid trees and right next to the park’s large Highland Pond, provides a perfect setting for small gatherings. Although secluded, the pavilion is within easy walking distance of the playground and restrooms. PICNIC PAVILIONS PICNIC 1 large 100 For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Capacity: Barbecues: Chinese Pagoda Chinese Pagoda Picnic Pavilion This Chinese-themed pavilion is a short walk from the Great Basin Adventure, close to parking and restrooms, and it lawn area. features a large The wood deck of the Peavine Picnic Pavilion overlooks the Peavine Pond, The wood deck of the Peavine Picnic Pavilion The pavilion is close to parking, providing a nice backdrop for special occasions. lawn area. playgrounds, restrooms and a large Peavine Picnic Pavilion Picnic Peavine Bartley Ranch Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace summer entertainment. of theregion’s mostpopular venuesfor Robert Z.HawkinsAmphitheaterisone a southRenoscenicicon,andthepark’s The HistoricHuffakerSchoolhasbecome historical ranchbuildingsandequipment. horseback-riding trails;horsearenas;and of scenicpastures;hiking,bikingand C heritage comestolifeamidacres an areawhereNevada’s ranching ross acoveredbridgeandenter 6000 BartleyRanchRoad,Reno Bartley Ranch Bartley Ranch Regional Park 14 • 775-828-6612 Historic Huffaker School Bartley Ranch Regional Park 150 Half kitchen Capacity: Kitchen: Continued on page 16 Add a bit of the Old West to your Add a bit of the Old West event. The spacious main room is adorned with ranching antiques. A video screen is available for use. large The Plaza Pavilion located directly behind the center also may be reserved for a festive indoor/outdoor event. Western Heritage Heritage Western Interpretive Center 15 Up to 900 Capacity: For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 A full-service outdoor theater A full-service sound and with professional 400 seats lighting equipment, additional and lawn seating for an 500 people. The amphitheater and is perfect for weddings events, receptions, corporate movies, revivals, recitals, musicals, concerts, ballet and more. Robert Z. Z. Robert Hawkins Amphitheater Bartley Ranch Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace Continued frompage15 social events. location forbusiness,communityor and arestroom,makingitperfect fl oors,lighting,heating/air-conditioning been beautifullyrestoredwithhardwood venues, theHistoricHuffakerSchoolhas One ofthearea’s mostamazinghistorical Huffaker School Historic of lawntoplayon. entrance withplenty area nearthepark’s Pleasant, secludedpicnic Pavilion Picnic Last Chance Barbecues: Capacity: Capacity: 100 1 large 60 16 the park’s 5-acrepasture. Z. HawkinsAmphitheaterand lawn areaclosetotheRobert Located adjacenttoalarge Picnic Pavilion Flying B Barbecues: Capacity: 150 3 large PICNIC Bartley Ranch Regional Park 1 large 50 Half kitchen Barbecues: Capacity: Kitchen: 50 Brick House Brick meetings Ideal for receptions, gatherings. and other small has a The brick house and its nice-sized deck own restroom. Capacity: Small, shaded picnic area located directly in front of the Historic Huffaker School. Huffaker Picnic Picnic Huffaker Pavilion 17 1 large 120 Capacity: Barbecues: For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Plaza Picnic Plaza Picnic Pavilion Spacious picnic area located on the patio directly behind Heritage the Western Interpretive Center overlooking the horse arena and historical ranch buildings. PAVILIONS South Valleys Regional Park Hidden Valley Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace trails. and equestrian hiking, biking along with tennis courts, area andtwo a playground volleyball court, horseshoe pits,a arena, two a large horse T Mt. RosePicnicPavilion Sierra. Features include a designated dog park, Sierra. Featuresincludeadesignateddogpark, spectacular viewsoftheTruckee Meadowsandthe his 480-acreparkinsoutheastRenoprovides 15650 WedgeParkway,Reno 4740 ParkwayDrive,Reno HIDDEN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK SOUTH VALLEYS restrooms andsoccerfi to alarge children’s playground, Shaded picnicarearightnext Mt. Rose PicnicPavilion area andabasketballcourtcloseby. Library nearthepark’s baseball fi Located justdowntheroadfromSouthVa Steamboat PicnicPavilion 18 elds. • 775-828-6612 • 775-849-1825 elds with Barbecues: Capacity: and restrooms. pit, large lawnarea court, horseshoe a volleyball/tennis entrance andcloseto Near thepark’s north Pavilion Vista Picnic Barbecues: Capacity: Barbecues: Capacity: kids’ play 100 2 large 100 100 lleys lleys 2 large 1 large Galena Creek Regional Park

18350 Hwy., Reno • 775-849-2511 Galena Creek Regional Park

estled in a pine forest along the eastern slope of the , Galena NCreek Regional Park is a cool alpine getaway during the hot summer months. Galena Creek fl ows through the center of the park, and trailheads lead to the Mount Rose Wilderness Area. Park features include the historical Stone House Visitors Center, a nature trail and fi shing at Marilyn’s Pond.

Historic Fish Hatchery Building This rustic and handsomely restored stone building is perfectly suited for the natural beauty that surrounds it. The fi sh hatchery has a cozy gas fi replace, high ceilings with fans and a kitchen/serving area. The outdoor patio area offers breathtaking views of Galena Creek, Marilyn’s Pond and the surrounding pine forest.

Capacity: 150 Kitchen: Half kitchen

Continued on page 20 19 For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 Galena Creek Regional Park aheCut einlPrsadOe pc www.washoecountyparks.com Washoe County RegionalParksandOpenSpace variety ofothergroupactivities. for weddingceremoniesanda Me Lodgemaybereservedseparately large grassareanexttoCampWe Ch The outdooramphitheaterandthe Grounds Camp We ChMe Continued frompage19 Barbecues: Capacity: fullcommercial stay 94overnight Kitchen: Capacity: 300 Half kitchen/ 200socialevents/ None 20 such asweddings,retreatsandparties. area alsoisavailableforsingle-dayevents adjacent tothelodge.Thelodgeandlawn amphitheater andalarge grassarea fi replace.Reservationincludestheoutdoor each fl oorandagrandroomwithgas bunkrooms, alarge kitchen,restroomson gatherings. Featuresinclude12 groups, businessesorfamily/social located overnightgetawayforcommunity Camp We ChMeLodgeisaconveniently Camp We ChMeLodge Galena Creek Regional Park 4 medium 100 Capacity: Barbecues: Just a short walk from Galena and Jones creeks, Bearmat is a pine-shaded group picnic area in a camp-like setting. Features include volleyball, horseshoes, restrooms and plenty of hiking. Access is north entrance. through the park’s Bearmat Picnic Picnic Bearmat Area 21 2 large PICNIC PAVILIONS PICNIC 150 Capacity: Barbecues: LIMITED For reservations and facilities information, call 775-823-6501 A group picnic area shaded byA group picnic area shaded pine trees close beautiful, large Pond and Galena to Marilyn’s Creek. Features include volleyball, horseshoes and restrooms. Access is south entrance. through the park’s Manzanita Manzanita Picnic Area Davis Creek Regional Park

25 Davis Creek Road, Washoe Valley • 775-849-0684

s Washoe ACounty Parks Department’s only campground, Davis Creek Regional Park is located 15 miles south of Reno in a dense forest of Jeffrey pines. With outstanding views of and , the park includes a day- use area with a scenic pond. Nature trails are marked for a self-guided hike. Additional trails lead into the Toiyabe National Forest and Tahoe Meadows. Davis Creek Regional Park Lakeview Picnic Area Uncovered, tree-shaded group picnic area located near Davis Creek Pond with a volleyball court and two horseshoe pits.

Capacity: 100 Barbecues: 1 large

Group campground Davis Creek has two well-shaded reservable group camping areas: an RV group area that also accommodates tents, and a walk-in camp ideal for youth groups. Both have picnic tables, running water, hot showers, large barbecue grills, bear- proof food lockers and a large campfi re ring.

22 Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space www.washoecountyparks.com Regional Park

4005 U.S. 395, Washoe Valley • 775-849-1825

onveniently Clocated off U.S. 395 in Washoe Valley, Bowers Mansion Regional Park is an ideal meeting ground for both Reno and Carson City residents. Located on the

eastern slope of the Sierra Bowers Mansion Regional Park Nevada, the park boasts expansive views and is home to the historical Bowers Mansion, which was built in the 1860s. Visitors also can take advantage of the seasonal swimming pool, the playground, the pedestrian and mountain bike trails, and the wildlife viewing.

Washoe Picnic Pavilion On top of a large grassy hill near the north entrance to the park, this large covered picnic area is right next to a children’s playground, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits, and it boasts a spectacular view of Washoe Valley.

Capacity: 500 Barbecues: 2 large

Comstock Picnic Pavilion V&T Picnic Area Located in a shady dell on the side lawn Small, rustic picnic area located of Bowers Mansion. Close to a children’s in the park’s southeast corner, playground, volleyball, horseshoe pits and a close to Bowers Mansion. large grassy area.

Capacity: 250 Capacity: 50 Barbecues: 2 large Barbecues: 1 large

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