Parks and Open Space

Jones Creek Group Picnic Area

Located in the north entrance to Galena Creek Regional Park at 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, Reno NV 89511, just above the Galena Creek Visitor Center

Jones Creek Group Picnic Area

  (Please reference these online reservation instructions)

Facility Type:  Medium Picnic Area

For directions, view the parks Google map.

Description: A group picnic area shaded by beautiful, large pine trees

Capacity: 100

Amenities:
* 14 picnic tables
* 2 medium charcoal grills
* No Volleyball net
* No Horseshoe pit
* No electricity available (Note: No music or amplified sound permitted in the park)
* No Playground
* Restrooms
* Water (no water based activities such as water balloons, dunk tanks, water balloon fights etc. are permitted in the park)

Additional Information:
* The Cancellation Policy is in effect when the reservation is made.  Please read the Terms and Conditions before making a reservation
* Reservations can be made one year in advance from the current date
* Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance 
* Music or any amplified sound is not permitted in the area
* No portable amusement (bounce house) structure permitted
* Alcohol is not permitted at any reservable facility unless permitted through a Facility Use Permit
* Animals are not permitted in the pavilion
* Balloons permitted but must be anchored down and not popped or released in the park
* No tape, tacks, nails can be used for decorations
* No piñatas, glitter, confetti permitted
* No water games, dunk tanks or other water based activities allowed
* Vendor trucks are not permitted in the park without prior authorization. If you would like your event catered by a vendor truck, please contact Park Reservations for rules and regulations
* Pavilions are reserved to one party per day
* Reserving party is responsible for bringing their own trash bags.  Trash is to be taken to the dumpster
* Your group is responsible for knowing and adhering to all Washoe County Park rules

Reservable Hours:
From 10am to 7pm (Spring & Fall) and 10am to 9pm (Summer)
*Reservations are only available from May - October* 

Facility Use Fee Information:
$150.00/day for groups up to 100 PLUS $1.50/person over 100
$200.00 refundable cleaning/security deposit
To make a reservation, contact Park Reservations at reserveparks@washoecounty.gov (please be specific about which facility you are inquiring about) or (775) 823-6501. Ranger Office: (775) 849-2511

Jones Creek Group Picnic Area
Jones Creek Group Picnic Area
Jones Creek Group Picnic Area
Jones Creek Group Picnic Area
Jones Creek Group Picnic Area
Jones Creek Group Picnic Area
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