Great little stopping point to stretch your legs, let the kids play (back in the day) or walk the…read moredog (current days) on your way from Reno to Lake Almanor. I've been passing by this park for over 15 years coming and going from Reno to Lake Almanor and finally just stopped the other day to let our little Fen run around and tinkle. Very cute spot and loved the tire rope swing. Almost gave it a shot but the rope looked a little old for a 200+ pounder.

Best park in Lassen county hands down. Clean, upkept, and beautiful! Bring the horse for more fun!read more

Great facilities, super accommodating for groups. the staff is friendly and hard working. plus the…read moreviews are stunning.

Great recreation area with fun activities and amenities such as tennis courts, bocce ball courts,…read morebasketball hoops, sand volleyball court, horseshoes, shuffle board, large lawn area for frisbee or whiffle ball, children's playground, sand beach (with lifeguard in summer), boat ramp, dock, etc. what more do you need?

As part of our quest to visit all 63 U.S. national parks, we set off on a six week road trip. I…read morehave a personal rule: I only count a national park as "visited" if I actually spend time there, hike or walk through it, and truly experience it. On this trip, we visited 14 national parks, and Lassen Volcanic National Park was one of the biggest surprises. The drive into the park was beautiful, and despite evidence of recent wildfires in parts of the forest, the landscape is recovering and remains absolutely stunning. Nature has an incredible ability to heal, and seeing young trees growing alongside older burned areas was a reminder of how volcanic landscapes are constantly changing. Lassen is one of the few places in the world where you can experience all four types of volcanoes: shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome. That alone makes it geologically fascinating, but what really impressed us was how much variety the park offers. One moment we were standing beside steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pots that reminded us of a smaller, quieter version of Yellowstone. The smell of sulfur, the hissing steam, and the boiling earth beneath your feet make you appreciate that this landscape is still very much alive. The next moment we were hiking around peaceful alpine lakes with spectacular reflections of Lassen Peak mirrored in the crystal clear water. Manzanita Lake was especially beautiful, and seeing the volcano reflected on its calm surface was one of the highlights of our visit. We also loved exploring quieter trails to places like Lily Pond, where we could hike for long stretches while seeing only one or two other people. There is something special about having so much natural beauty almost entirely to yourself. For those who enjoy being on the water, the lakes are perfect for kayaking or simply sitting quietly and taking in the scenery. The combination of volcanic landscapes, mountain forests, meadows, lakes, and wildlife makes every part of the park feel different. We stayed in the nearby town of Chester, which turned out to be a charming little base for exploring the park. It has several good restaurants, friendly people, and everything we needed after long days of hiking. Lassen Volcanic National Park may not receive the attention of some of California's more famous parks, but it absolutely deserves it. It combines dramatic volcanic features with peaceful alpine beauty in a way that feels both exciting and calming at the same time. If you enjoy hiking, geology, photography, or simply discovering places that are a little less crowded, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a hidden gem that should be on every national park lover's list.

Another gem of a national park. You can see all the volcanic type activity and sulfuric acid that…read moreyou see in Yellowstone Park on a smaller level. Well worth a stop. We downloaded the National parks app and drove through while reading the audible tour. We also took the Bumpass trail to the hot Springs. Also very cool.

Wide open spaces to walk your fur baby, relax and have a picnic. Very peaceful place. Decent…read moreamount of parking but can get busy on holiday weekends.

This will always be my favorite park in Sparks. I have very fond memories with my kids here. I look…read moreat my teen at times and wonder where the time went. We spent countless summer days having picnics and tea parties here when she was younger. She flew her first kite here as well. Flash forward, my youngest makes us play ice cream shop here in the playground. My family and I frequently visit on the weekends with the kids to allow them to expell their energy. This park is huge and well maintained by the city of Sparks. Kudos to you guys for doing so! The playground is the only one that has shade in summer. One reason why I'll always return. The last visit was for a family baby shower this past weekend. It was a perfect evening. I'm looking forward to cooler nights and strolling through leaves soon.

North Valleys Regional Park is located in the North Valleys of Reno. The park can be accessed from…read morethe Stead BLVD or Lemmon Drive exits. This park is huge and has a lot to offer. The park is clean and has multiple parking lots to park in. There is a skate park. There are several baseball fields. The baseball fields are in good condition. There are bathrooms at this park. However, they are closed almost every time I am visiting the park. There is a huge, grassy area to play on. There is a volleyball court, even though it's missing a net. There are two playgrounds at this park. The airplane park is shaped like a plane. It's a very cool and unique playground. Soft padding is located underneath this playground. There are no swings at this playground. The plane playground is located at the north end of the park. The playground located near the baseball fields has a large covered eating area next to it. There are swings at this playground but there are no toddler swings. There is a soft padding underneath this playground. This padding is getting worn and should be replaced soon. There are several structures to play on at this playground. North Valleys Regional Park is a large park with plenty to do. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

This is a great splash park for the littles. There is a great play structure and lots to do! The…read morewater is cool, the staff are pleasant, and there is plenty of shade. Our group opted to rent a shaded pavilion for the day and it was perfect! I love being able to bring our own food and drinks. The price for entry is a great deal and totally worth it. However, on our recent visit there was an upsetting encounter. They are pretty strict about the type of clothing allowed to be worn for the safety of guests, sanitation of water, etc., so then tell me why a young girl was allowed to be dressed as a furry? While I understand things like that are a personal choice, I feel it was wildly inappropriate for a splash park for many reasons and should have been addressed.

I was traveling north on I5 with my 3 kids and stopped to take a break. This was an awesome stop…read morealbeit a bit off the freeway. Park was super clean and well kept and the water feature made the hot day bearable. Grab food beforehand and have a fun family picnic.

What an awesome park in such a small town! The playground area is great, very clean and so…read moreappealing to kids. The main fort is three stories tall and has plenty of interactive spots. There's a swing on a line that you can run and jump onto, very neat. A few interesting singular merry-go-rounds and a monkey bars set. There is plenty of grassy area all around and a cute water play area that you can turn on with the touch of a button. Definitely take your kids here!

I love this park and love how this community actually uses it. On normal days, there are always…read morekids playing on the slides and swings and others having a picnic under the gazebos. There is a large BBQ for parties and smaller ones throughout the park. There are softball fields and lots of parking here. On event days half the town is over here for the carnival, or Lamb Derby, or AutoShow. Its so cool and so fun. During events the electrical is on so vendors can hook up and cook. We bring the dogs here sometimes but generally its a nice park to lounge at or to attend local events in town.

My son and I are always on the hunt for really great playgrounds and have yet to find one out this…read moreway. We've been here since 2017, and we've been to literally every single playground from Butte County to Glenn County, to Shasta County, and even the Mount Shasta area. This is cute, but it's not a great playground. It still has these useless cement structures that have zero purpose, besides getting in the way. I remember the same type of useless structures that children we're supposed to climb on and then just sit there doing nothing when I was a child in the 1960s. These are from that exact same era. They are faded and deteriorating and just make whoever takes care of the park look like they don't give a crap. From afar, the plastic structures look new, but when you get close, you see they've been faded by the sun significantly and are probably decades old. None of the slides are good. Everything is made for someone about 3 ft tall but definitely not older than whatever age would be more than that. An abundance of swings to a weird level. I've never seen a playground with this many swings, outside the main playground at Golden Gate Park..There's just no great structure to spend time in. The structures end with really pathetic bizarrely tiny slides. It's a huge park that never ever has anyone taking even more than 2% of it up at any given time. They should use that space for an amazing park for this area since literally nowhere out this way from Glenn County to Shasta County to Butte County has a decent large playground. It's great if your child is 4 years old max

Our favorite park in Chico. It's so big, has so many different areas for the kids, and is so nice…read morefor families with multiple children of different ages. I love how everything is spread out, so even where there are a lot of kids, it rarely feels cramped. (I'm talking MAYBE felt a little cramped/more just full and busy with 3 or 4 classes on a field trip plus the normal traffic.) It is always well maintained and looks nice, feels safe for the kids with the fencing around it, and just overall a great place to be.

Park closed on Mondays!!. We were very disappointed. Especially my grandson. Hopefully we find…read moreanother spot.

Rainbow Ridge Park is a nice park located in NW Reno. Street parking is available. The park has a…read morepaved walkway which leads into the nearby neighborhoods. There are bathrooms at this park. However, they are closed in the winter. There is a covered eating area with several picnic tables to sit at. There is a grassy area to play on. However, the area is hilly and wouldn't be suitable for sports. The playground is nice, despite being older. There is a small playground and a large playground. The playground is unique and offers a lot to play on. Wood chips are underneath the playground. There are swings and toddler swings at this park. There are three half court basketball courts at this park. The park is clean and well maintained. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

A great little suburban park, clean almost every time…read more The park is Often quiet, but when you do see faces there, they seem to be happy to be there, enjoying the space and the expansive view. Took off one star for the bathrooms being locked for the winter. Toddlers fail to understand, closed for the winter!

Very fun lava tube (cave)…read more Short hike. Easy parking. Bathroom at parking area. You will definitely need a flashlight and close-toed shoes. It is not dangerous, but it is very dark and the ground is bumpy and uneven.

Wonderful pit stop to cool down in the extreme heat!…read more Limited parking Picnic area Non flushable toilets