Did you know that Longford, Ireland and Sparks, Nevada, are sister cities? My friend Nick Malmquist…read moretaught me that! They became sister cities in 1976 as part of the U.S. Bicentennial celebration. That's why Longford Park is named such. This park has a nice playground and tennis court and lots of shady trees. No dedicated parking: park on Boise Dr. or Greenbrae. There are no bathrooms at this park.

This park was a nice surprise as I went to this park with low expectations. The park was clean…read more There is a tennis court at this park. There is a basketball court with one hoop at this park. There are a lot of matured trees which provide shade. There is a large grassy area which would be good for playing sports on. There is a paved walkway which goes around the park. There is a covered eating area with two picnic tables underneath. The playground is good for all ages. There are no swings at this park. There are wood chips underneath the playground. There are no bathrooms at this park. Street parking is available. Have fun out there. - Dadzone

Fabulous little park on California with a gorgeous view of north west Reno. Great panoramic vista…read moreof sunflower mountain to north Reno hills. Nice little playground for the kiddos and shady resting spots.

Newlands Park is located in Reno. Newlands Park has a grassy field to play on. There is a…read moreplayground which was in good condition. There are wood chips underneath the playground. The park had toddler swings but no regular swings. The view of the mountains is really nice. There are mature trees at this park. There is one picnic table at this park but there is not a covered eating area. There is a dirt walkway around the park. Newlands Park has an awful parking situation. There is one parking spot. You have to park in the neighborhood and walk to the park if you don't get the one parking spot. Street parking next to the park is not available. There are no bathrooms at this park. There are no basketball courts at this park. The park was clean. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

We always have an amazing time visiting moon rocks. There are trails for every type of motorized…read moretoy, every skill level, and every off road enthusiast! Camping out, especially on holiday weekends is always a pretty rowdy good time, especially after the sun goes down. Recent upgrades by the state include areas for dumpsters and outhouses on holiday weekends, but plan to be self contained and pack in- pack out!

Go during the week to see these beautiful rocks. Weekends have rock climbing cars all over the…read moreplace. Disturbing, loud and depressing. They should be banned because those big vehicles are destroying the natural beauty of that place.

We play novice softball here in spring and summer. This place is suck a great asset to the…read morecommunity. I also like to use this spot to hike/ bike from the basque monument trailhead area and into P-vine

I spent a Friday, Saturday and Sunday here for the Boneyard tournament in July. I really enjoyed…read morethe fields. The concession stand was packed with snacks and cold drinks. The bathrooms were easy to access and were clean. I appreciated the well stock toilet paper. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot and lots of trash cans to dispose of garbage. The sports complex is kept up well and I like to visit again.

Great little facility with 2 pools, a full lap pool, and an education shallow one for kids…read more Swim Lessons for all ages, including a kayak -righting course! Check online at Reno parks and rec for times and costs. Everything Is in good repair, if slightly worn at the edges. All safety gear appears to be up to date.

I wish you all would have at least a couple nights a week available for people who work day shift…read moreand want to swim laps after work. Even just a couple of 5-7 pm nights would help. Having a hard time finding anywhere in Reno that isn't packed or far away. However, when I was between jobs the morning exercise class was very good. Just remember us working folk please. I only live 3 blocks away and still can't use the facility. If you publicize these hours I'm sure you could get some ROI too.

The pool is beautiful. Not too deep, not too shallow. I love coming here for a casual swim.read more

Met with friends for a open swim play date. Haven't been here in years but it was a fun and…read morerelaxing afternoon. They opened for open swim 1:30 - 6 pm and only charged $2 per kid and $4 for adults. Lots of ample parking at the park as well as their own parking lot. Clean restroom facilities including showers, changing rooms, and toilets. The pool is huge going from 3ft to 10 ft and the middle section separated with floaters for those who may want to do laps. Lots of trees on one side of the pool that provides shade for guests. They also had signage at the entrance explaining that any kids under 18 that would like to swim in the deep end must do a quick swim test (from the divider to end of the deep end). After passing, they give the kids wristbands. The deep end also has several diving boards. They have an abundance of lifeguards all keeping a close eye on the kids. They also have lifejackets on hand for the younger kids that may need it. It was just what we needed to cool down from the heat and I loved the fact that you can bring in your own food, swim toys, and chairs to relax in. Even with two summer camp groups stopping by, it didn't feel crowded. It was definitely a nicer, relaxing environment than a busy day at the water park.

What a great park with views to die for!…read more This was nowhere close to being on our radar, but thanks to Truckee Meadows Trails, we attended a group hike up here. This is part of Washoe County Parks. It is North of Reno and is easy to access off Sun Valley Boulevard. It is best known as a disc golf course and the day we were there there was a large group participating in a tournament. The trails meander around the hillsides with plenty of opportunities to overlook the spectacular views south towards Reno and east towards Sun Valley. Most of the trails are easy to moderate and are all dirt. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The trails are also open to bikes. This is not ADA accessible. There is parking at the trailhead and bathrooms are available. There is not a lot of shade on the trails and there are few signs other than for the disc golf. Definitely a spot worth exploring. The park is open from 8am-5pm daily.

Sun Valley Regional Park is a nice hiking park in Sun Valley. The trails are nice but beware, you…read moremay run into some snakes out there. There are some great views of Reno and Sparks. There is a bathroom. There are two covered eating areas. I noticed a few benches/picnic tables throughout the park you can sit on. The park is mostly clean, minus some dog owners who didn't clean up after their dogs. I would recommend only coming here to hike or play disc golf. The park doesn't offer much else. There is not a playground. There is not a basketball court or tennis court. There is almost no shade at this park. The park is a great place to explore but if you're looking for playground equipment this is not the place for you. There is a parking lot to park in. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

We had an amazing visit to trainer pool! The life guards were great, explained the swim test and…read morehad us all get wrist bands for the slide. The water was clean and comfortable temperature. Sadly we found it late in the season this year but can't wait to visit again next summer.

Close to home. Smaller pool but nice water temp on a hot summer day. Also enjoyed the cooling…read moreeffect of the sprinklers.