Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space

09/05/2026

☀️Make the most of your Labor Day weekend! All Washoe County Parks aquatics facilities are OPEN Saturday, Sunday & Monday! 🎉

🏊‍♀️ Bowers Pool at Bowers Mansion Regional Park
💦 North Valleys Splash Park at North Valleys Regional Park
💦 Melio Gaspari Splash Park at Lazy 5 Regional Park

🎟️ Admissions range from just $4–$6 with most concessions for only $2. So grab the swimsuits, round up the kids, and enjoy one last splash before all aquatics close for the summer season! 😎

09/03/2026

Last weekend to swim this season!!

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

North Valleys Community has shown up above and beyond for all fire victims and anyone in need! Happening today until 4pm at North Valleys Regional Park in the parking lot between the ballfields, food, clothing, furniture all free!

08/29/2026

Effective Friday, August 28, 2026, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions on private and County lands due to extremely dry conditions and increased wildfire danger across the region. Burning of wood or charcoal is currently prohibited in County parks. Propane stoves & BBQ's are ok.

08/25/2026

Rancho San Rafael is once again open to the public, as the evacuation order for the Hawk Fire has been lifted in that area. Please continue to monitor https://perimetermap.com/ for updates related to wildfires.

08/23/2026

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is CLOSED; it is in the evacuation zone for the Hawk Fire. Please stay out of the area and let emergency responders do their job safely!

08/19/2026

Come join University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardeners tomorrow night at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park for the next edition of Garden Talks in the Community Garden at 6pm! Come learn all about apples, gardening with native plants, and cover crops!🍏🌳🌞

Garden Talks in the Rancho Community Garden are back for the season! Would you love to learn about gardening in Nevada from knowledgeable people while being surrounded by a beautiful garden?! Join University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardeners at the Rancho Community Garden every third Thursday at 6pm May-September! First talk is tomorrow May 21st at 6pm, learn about the history of the garden as well as how to build a compost sifter. Hope to see you there!🍅🍏🥕🫛🌷

08/19/2026

We learned about rocks and minerals at our latest Junior Ranger Activity Day! This was at Davis Creek Regional Park. Thank you to local Geologist Rachel Micander for leading us! Keep an eye on our online calendar of events for future activity days!