When your town is named Lovelock, you might as well have love locks. Yes, it is named this after…read moreWelsh settler George Lovelock (1824-1907) bought the rights here in 1866. This park is located immediately behind the Pershing County Courthouse and yes, the park is chock full of love locks. If you're not familiar with the phenomenon, lovers will write their names on the lock and then lock it, throwing away the key to signify their undying love for each other. There are bridges in Paris and New York and many other cities that are perhaps a bit better known for it. I did not have a lock today. I wonder if I could write "Bruce K." and "Yelp" on a lock? Ha! [Review 17734 overall - 75 in Nevada - 1255 of 2022.]

Adorable. My husband…read moreand I went six years ago, locked our love and took a picture of it. We went back six days ago, found our lock of love still there, no worse for the wear and strong. We took another pic and will go back in another five years to find it again. It's a great little spot to go with your love and right off the freeway. Take a pic so you don't forget where your lock is.

In the middle of the Nevada desert, a stones throw from I-80 is a monument. I guarantee that any…read moreperson that visits it, will be affected. It was put together by a man named Frank Van Zant, the son of a Native American who was a member of the Creek tribe. Frank Van Zant served in WWII. There is a TON of YouTube and Wikipedia about the guy and his work. By the time I finished deep diving into this, I am convinced that the man held a lot of beliefs that many wouldn't understand fully. I think he was a good man at his core and he lived his life the way HE wanted to live it. The site is literally in the middle of nowhere (Nevada Desert) but right off the 1-80. Yes it is the oddest monument I have ever seen. The man claims to pay homage to Native Americans but there is way more going on here then just that. Fact is, we weren't sure what to think, other than this place was one of a kind. We stayed about an hour looking at all of the work he had done. 2 days later, I'm still thinking about this. There are two short movies (about 30 minutes) showing Frank talking about his place as you get a bit of insight to his minds eye. If you ever come upon Imlay Nevada, you absolutely need to stop here. We definitely will see it again.

Very interesting monument and a great stop to stretch your legs on I-80. The concept that inspired…read morethe buildings here is really cool.

This is a quick review for the organization and administration of the covid 19 vaccine to the folks…read moreof Churchill County. Very well organized. My son received vaccine 1&2 here. There was a bit of a wait - maybe 45 minutes, but compared to other facilities, I cannot complain. A big thanks to those who braved the snow shower and cold temperatures as we waited to get vaccinated.

If anything is happening in Fallon, chances are, it is happening at the "Churchill County Park &…read moreFairgrounds. The place is quite big and has many accommodations to satisfy various needs. The local rodeos and many other events are hosted here. Will definitely visit again and recommend to others.

My 300th review!!!…read more Water in the middle of the desert? No, wait, a wetland habitat in the middle of the desert? This must be a mirage! Nope, if you've found your way out to Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, that's definitely water you're seeing, along with all sorts of shorebirds, herons, egrets, ducks, owls, hawks and other wildlife coming in for a bit of respite from the harsh environment around it. With most of these types of areas, my first question is always about the quality of the roads used to get around. The roads are all gravel once inside the refuge, but I can tell you that at Stillwater, in dry conditions, a car is perfectly fine. There are no dips or divots in the road a car can't handle, and definitely no clearance issues. Even when the roads are wet, there really isn't an issue. As a national refuge, this is a federally managed wetland project designed to provide habitat and attract and sustain wetland species in Northern Nevada. For birdwatchers, this place can be paradise, with several species calling the area home. The refuge has a great walking trails that take you into some unique habitat, and give you opportunities to see the diversity of wildlife in the area. I've seen all sorts of birds, as well as deer, coyotes, and more. If you have a non-motorized boat, paddling through some of the larger ponds can be a great way to spend an afternoon. They even have overnight campgrounds that are suitable for tents or RVs. I've been coming to Stillwater for the past few years, and with the drought conditions throughout the state, this place has definitely suffered. To put it in perspective, last year there were 3 large areas holding water, and in 2014 they're down to one. I'm hopeful we have a great winter that brings a lot of precipitation that will help replenish our water supply. We all know we need it!

We went in November of 2006…read more We saw ducks, blue heron and other waterfowl. We even saw a few birds of prey. If you are into desert landscapes, and wetlands this is a great mix. I prefer lots of trees myself, of which there were very few. However it was VERY beautiful and we did enjoy it. There was also a wildlife viewing platform that allowed you to look out on the marshes. The bathrooms were impeccable for the "porta-potty/outhouse" type that most parks have. Talk about clean! wow! It wasn't to terribly hot in November when we went but PLEASE bring water with you, you'll want it. A jacket too if it's in the Winter months.

Staying in Reno for a week, our primary outdoor adventure was going into the Black Rock Desert…read moretowards the High Rock Canyon area. We've spent a lot of time in the western deserts but never up here in northern Nevada. With our 4WD vehicle, we were prepared for iffy roads but surprisingly, the road all the way out to Soldier Meadow was well graded. Not challenging at all. That said, I could see how it would be after any significant amount of rain. Plenty of potential mud spots. As it turned out, we didn't make it to the canyon due to fuel concerns but the road to Soldier Meadow was worth the drive. Next time, we'll carry an extra gas can. There's a gas station in Gerlach but it wasn't open when we drove through in the morning.

Went to Black Rock Desert for Black Rock Rendezvous May 25-27, 2013. First time to Gerlach, NV and…read morethis desert. This is where Burning Man is held every yr. The town of Gerlach has 3 bars & the Black Rock Desert Visitor Center. There's Gerlach Water Tower Park with just a water tower & maybe a bench or table, can't remember, plus a map/brochures to pick up. Black Rock Desert Visitor Center - you can ask about the desert, some stuff for sale like sunscreen, water bottles, books, posters. There's a unisex bathroom we used - last flushed toilet for a while! We checked out Guru Rd - it's a neat dirt road with lots of folk art along the way. Pretty cool Elvis Memorial, & sayings on rocks. We turned off 12 mile access to head into the Playa. Desert is just that, sand, dirt, dried mud. Pretty neat to be able to camp in the desert with nothing around. Since it's on BLM land it's FREE to camp there. I'm not sure how they use the bathroom regular if you camp, but they brought in 8 pit toilets for us to use. Everyone was asked to bring 1 gallon of water per person/day. There's no drinking water in the desert. Got there after about 7hrs with lots of stops. Sat we just set up our tents & had a potluck dinner Dutch Over Cookoff & stuff we brought with the Friends of Black Rock. Watched some singers & kids playing with sparklers. Quiet camp is 10pm. We heard fireworks going off, not sure what time that was. Sun they had tours 8:30-2:30pm, but we could only pick one tour. I wanted them all! So we picked Solider Meadows-it's 1hr ea way to get there, several neat hot springs slightly off the trail. We saw some wild horses cross in front of the truck we were in - that was neat. After the tour we looked & found Double Hot Springs on our own. It's way neat!! One hot spring was 175 degree, the other was 180 degrees. No touching it or going in!! Too damn hot! Dinner was make your own tacos - they had drilled the meats, some cheese quesadillas, etc. Mon - some quick breakfast: muffins, oranges, bagels/cream cheese. Everyone started packing out. Leave No Trace!! Everything packed in, must be packed out. Maybe we'll go back for Hot Springs Tour & Fly Geyser!

Overall this is a large park. There are several baseball fields, which can be used to play other…read moresports when there is no baseball being played. There is a really nice covered picnic area with plenty of tables to eat at. There are grills for bbq'ing. There is a large parking lot to park in. The best part of this park is the playground. The playground is unique and very cool. There is soft padding underneath the playground. There is plenty to climb on and there is a smaller playground for the little kids. The slides on the bigger playground are very cool. There are no swings. There are no basketball hoops. There are port-O- potties at the park. There are several picnic tables which aren't under the covered area. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

This park is so goated ngl. I went here with the homies and we were entertained for a clear 36…read morehours. Theres a spinny thing that gave me sickness, very fun. Once-in-a-lifetime experience. Service was great and ambiance was exquisite. Nothing else to glaze.

I was very impressed with this park. It has a lot of space to run around, the grass is beautiful…read moreand the equipment is in great shape. If you have kids and need a place to stop and let them get out to burn some steam, this is a great spot.

Great stop on our road trip from California to Colorado! There is a bathroom and a picnic table…read more Not too much shade but a little bit. Right off of Highway 80. Enjoy!

This large park is adjacent to the municipal golf course, swimming pool and the little league…read morebaseball field. There are tennis courts and a skate park that looks pretty rad. It has a small dedicated parking lot with picnic shelters and restrooms. The metal equipment mentioned by the previous reviewer is no longer here and it has been replaced with plastic stuff on a mulch base. There is a small amount of shade and there are benches for the adults to enjoy while the kids run around. [Review 17741 overall - 81 in Nevada - 1262 of 2022.]

Vesco park aka City Park... Smack dab next to the Golf Course, the hospital, (useful for skate park…read moreaccidents), a skate park, little league fields, the rec center, tennis courts and the indoor swimming pool... and now you know why its really the city park and why when events use "vesco park" I have a memory fart because I forget that's the official name. The playground area has a huge, older jungle gym, made of METAL! Which means metal slides that burn your skin off in the summer (a true right of passage as a desert dwelling kid I'd say), a truly accident prone gigantic metal bar climbing dome, springy dinosaurs and motorcycles, and a nausea inducing merry-go-round. Cannot.go.wrong. Lots of nice grass, somewhat easy parking and great gathering place for big town events.

I was on a road trip in early March with my dog, and was looking for hiking opportunities. I…read moredecided to give Water Canyon a try. It was a good time. First, the challenges I faced -- (1) At that time of year, snow was melting at lower elevations, and things were very muddy. I just was driving a little sedan with limited clearance, and I realized I would not be able to drive to the end of the trailhead. I parked at one of the campsites and hiked. Even still, my car got really muddy (later the interior got muddy when I got back in!). The lessons are to drive a car with some clearance and 4-wheel-drive if possible, and bring a towel or something to clean off! (2) There was a surprising amount of snow still in March once you get on the trail. I probably should have waited just a bit longer. We were still able to hike for a while, but I wasn't prepared for the snow. Having said that, it was a nice hike. We got some great sunshine, and as the sun started to go down, you get great shadows. It feels like there could be quite a bit of wildlife around you. I saw several campers at the campsites on the way to the trailhead. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. Several other dogs nearby. The place is pretty close to town, also. I stayed at a hotel in Winnemucca that night, and this was a convenient hike for a traveler.

Camped here on a rainy Thursday night, 7/23/15, at the last campsite before the gate...in the grove…read moreof birch trees by the creek. I LOVED IT! One of the best campsites I've stayed at, and it was F R E E ! ! Right outside town, but felt very remote and peaceful (although I can see where it would get rowdy on weekends...there was lots of graffiti on the table about kids having sex there and whatnot). Site was huge, flat and equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table...surrounded by a stately grove of trees, with a view of the creek. No mosquitoes, but plenty of birds and a skunk (who left us alone, thankfully). Not sure if wood gathering is permitted, but there was plenty around. There were also vault toilets nearby. I would DEFINITELY stay here again! Can't recommend this enough!

Nice little dog park attached to a cute neighborhood park. Dog park has separate play areas for…read moresmall and large dogs with grass, trees, chairs, and water for dogs to drink and play in. My dog appreciates the grass and shade on these hot summer days.

This park is perfect for dog lovers, as it has separate sections for big and little dogs. Also…read moresome areas for kids to play in and large green grassy areas to run around. My complaints are the lack of restroom facilities, or rather open restroom facilities. There are bathrooms, but are closed and not serviced and the city has instead resorted to port-a-potties. The water fountains for drinking were shut off too. The tables there could use replacing and the children's play equipment in general seemed worn, but my kid especially liked the tire swing. If I was a dog owner, this place would be a better choice for me over other parks in the area.