Parks and Open Space

Yes! The Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden is located within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park and open free to the public during regular park hours.

Yes! The Washoe County Regional Archery Facility is a 110 acre facility located in Lemmon Valley.

Camping is only allowed in areas designated and marked for that purpose. Davis Creek Campground is the only campground operated by Washoe County Parks, located within Davis Creek Regional Park. 

Washoe County operates The Hive at Lazy 5 Regional Park for pickleball and basketball on a limited basis.

Yes! The Wilbur D. May Museum is located within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park and features a permanent exhibit as well as seasonal traveling exhibits. Washoe County also operates the historic Bowers Mansion located at Bowers Mansion Regional park and the Galena Creek Visitors Center at Galena Creek Regional Park.

Yes! Washoe County operates Bowers Pool at Bowers Mansion Regional Park, the North Valleys Water Splash Park at North Valleys Regional Park, and Melio Gaspari Water Play Park at Lazy 5 Regional Park.

Washoe County offers a variety of Park Programs throughout the year. Check out the Events Calendar for regularly updated information on what’s coming soon!

Yes! The Washoe County Regional Shooting Facility is located 22 miles north of town on Pyramid Highway and is operated through a contract with Nevada Firearms Academy & Range. 

Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space has skate parks within Cold Springs Park, Lazy 5 Regional Park, and North Valleys Regional Park.

Swim lessons are offered during the summer most years at Bowers Pool if there is sufficient staff to manage the program. Keep an eye on the website for updates each year.