Undeveloped park on Lone Mountain ridge, good views of Carson City. East of Roop St and south of…read moreNorthridge Dr.

Great view! A little rugged trail and climb the rock to a super windy view! Pretty and a great way…read moreto stretch your legs for 5 minutes

I am so glad that I decided to spend the night in Virginia City…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/virginia-city-rest-stop-virginia-city?hrid=YTG0nKub99Uv2prnfuTPgA instead of trying to drive down Geiger Grade Road into Reno. In the daytime, this road is magnificent and the switchback turns are enjoyable even in a big Sprinter van. At night time, this would have been terrifying. From this lookout spot where there are a handful of parking spaces, you can look across the Reno valley and see the interstate across the way and the southern end of the city of Reno. This area is new to me so I don't know what's what or even how much of the city we can see. But the view was amazing. If you're able-bodied, there is a bit of a walkway down through clearings to some rock piles that seem to have been fashioned into lookouts. I would recommend caution as this is the Nevada desert and you might be disturbing some of the creepy crawlies that think your big toe is dinner. That would be unpleasant. But the views? Five stars on a clear day like it was today. [Review 17708 overall - 53 in Nevada - 1229 of 2022.]

I love Galena Creek Regional Park! The big, beautiful coniferous trees always provide shade because…read moreof their size. There are numerous trails that are scenic and enjoyable. I especially love to go there when it's hot in Reno, during the summer. It's always cooler in Galena Creek Regional Park because it's nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the huge conifers that provide a lot of shade. There are numerous trails that you can hike on. My favorite one is The Natural Trail. It is located off of the parking lot, across from the park ranger's office. You will hear the sound of water flowing down from the mountains, in Galena Creek and there is a wooden bridge that leads to The Nature Trail and Bitter-Brush Trail. There is also a fishing pond. Church's Pond is located up the paved drive, past the Park Ranger's office. I hope that my review will inspire others to enjoy a nice picnic or hiking experience. Maybe you can catch a few fish https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/nevada/galena-creek-regional-park

Quality/Quantity - One of our favorite places to do a quick easy hike. It also has on and off…read moreshade. As Reno is a desert, there are NOT enough hiking places with shade. We have to drive towards Mt Rose, Incline, or/and Tahoe. Paved short 1 mile walk/hike. More short unpaved 1 mile, 2 miles roundtrip, hikes. But it was VERY dusty today. Breaking in my new REI Salomon hiking shoes. "Ruined" or broken in on the very first day, lol. Lots of wildlife in the summer. Again, stay safe - Coyotes, bobcats, mule deer, black beers (we get this at the house also, LOL), mountain lions, rodents (too many to name), bats, birds, reptiles, etc. But during the winter, it feels very safe and relaxing. Atmosphere - Plenty of parking. I enjoy visiting these places most during off peak seasons. There are also campsites, BBQ, picnic areas, volleyball courts, horse shoe, clean bathrooms, plenty of parking (cars, RVs, buses, etc). There is even a stage in Eagle Meadows for events. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm (hours are also seasonal, see their website). Clean bathrooms throughout the different parking lots and camp sites. And also "outhouse" smelly bathrooms in other parking lots, you choose... Horse and bike trails. Service - Self service. The visitor center was open, but I did not visit it. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you Washoe County for another great park and trail!

My wife and I ride the empire trail every morning and we love the wild life ,views and just being…read moreoutside in beautiful carson city's Empire trail thank you.

Location: Along the Empire Ranch Golf Course and the Carson River. Parking is available at the…read moresouth Empire Ranch Estates Park (1466 Empire Ranch Road) and the Morgan Mill Road River Access Area (just west of Deer Run Road and the BLM office). Amenities: Off-street parking; Unpaved trail - open to pedestrians, mountain bikers, and equestrians (Carson City Parks & Recreation)

I love this Mt Rose hiking trail…read more It's about 11 mile loop trail located northeast of Incline Village in Nevada. The trail is considered moderately challenging with a steady climb. It took me about 6 hours to complete. Mount Rose Summit is the highest mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, which remains open year-round. Gorgeous hiking trail! Enjoy!

Snowy find! We had an amazing time at Mt. Rose summit. Our…read moredoodle-Plumette had a blast running and frolicking in the snow and we loved the convenient location! We loved the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes -which-provided numerous photo opportunities. We wil Although-we were not prepared to hike in the snow-the panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys convinced us to come back to take in a nature hike in the summer. Perk: Dog Friendly

What a fantastic stop! They've created a wonderful little museum that provides all the information…read moreyou need. You can also camp and explore the nearby ruins. It's a great spot for lunch, complete with tables, grassy areas, and a designated space for your dogs to enjoy.

Excellent piece of history, nice little campground and right on the Carson River. I would give it a…read more5 star. But Buckland Station is hardly ever open. We got lucky and it's pretty neat historically.

This is a newer park that has a fishing pond, dock, clean restrooms, parking lot and happens to be…read morealong the Martin Slough Trail. It's a great place for families and the views of the snow capped mountains are incredible from here. It seems to be a popular place on a Sunday afternoon. We saw several people enjoying fishing and/or walking along the trail around the pond. The trail around the pond is dirt but flat enough to push a stroller along. There are park benches and a covered pavilion as well. There's not a lot of shade unless you are under the pavilion and if you venture along the paved Martin Slough Trail make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen because it's pretty exposed to the sun as well.

Small neighborhood park. Nice playground equipment, but meant for older kids (5+). There's street…read moreparking, a grassy area and the sidewalk goes right through it. It's in a nice neighborhood. There are no bathrooms, though. I wouldn't return to this park unless we lived in the neighborhood.

Small (one-acre) passive neighborhood park. Amenities: playground equipment, picnic tables,…read morebenches. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times. (Carson City Parks & Recreation webpage) No drinking fountain.