"The Lost World of Dragons" showcases dragons from all over the world and educates visitors on how dragons fit into different cultures by featuring animatronic dragons and more!
The Wilbur D. May Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Wes Jahn as its new curator. Jahn brings a wealth of experience in museum programming and a passion for engaging the community with dynamic exhibitions and educational initiatives.
Beginning today, July 1, Washoe County park rangers and district managers will add “enforcement officer” to their titles, and will have the authority to issue citations and fines for code violations at all Regional Parks and Open Space areas.
Join friends and neighbors every Wednesday at Lazy 5 Regional Park for an evening of music and fun with the 19th Annual Lazy 5 Summer Music Series. This 10-week concert series features a little bit of something for everyone, from classic rock to country hits to...
The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2024 tour season with a Living History Event this weekend. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. Enjoy live music by Sage Creek Bluegrass and food from the...
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space is currently in the process of updating its Park Master Plan for Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. This is the public’s opportunity to share their opinion on the what the future of the 575-acre park should look like.
Celebrate spring with Farm Day by bringing the family to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park’s Nevada Farms and Families area with activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday April 28.
The historic Bowers Mansion will end its 2023 tour season with another Living History Event. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. WHAT: Living History Event at Bowers Mansion. WHEN: Saturday,...
Renown Health, Washoe County, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® to two Washoe County regional parks: Rancho San Rafael and South Valleys. The Fitness Courts will officially open on Wednesday,...
Park Rangers with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space invite one and all to make this a memorable summer for the whole family at the “Galena Campfire Programs”, taking place at Eagle Meadow at Galena Creek Regional Park each Friday evening throughout the summer.
June 3 is National Trails Day, and Washoe County Parks is teaming up with Truckee Meadows Trails and Biggest Little Trail Stewardship to host a volunteer trail stewardship day on the lower Whites Creek Trail. This event is a great way to meet fellow trail...
The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2023 tour season with another Living History Event. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. Save the date: May 20.
Programs on the Porch is back with its wildlife edition, featuring local wildlife professionals presenting information on a variety of species. These presentations will be showcased every Friday night from May 19 through June 23 from the porch of the historic Bowers Mansion.
Programs on the Porch presentation schedule:
May 19 – Birds of Prey with Marie Gaspari (LIVE Birds)
May 26 – Bears with NDOW
June 2 – Snakes with the UNR Biology Dept. (LIVE Snakes)
June 9 – Bats with Carson Creature Catchers
June 16 – Bees with the No. NV Beekeepers Association (LIVE Bees)
June 23 - Bobcats & Mountain Lions with NDOW
There will be many family-friendly activities including meeting farm animals from Valley Amigos Ranch, join a massive “find the turkeys” scavenger hunt, create crafts in the Discovery Room, learn about insects with Truckee Meadow Parks Foundation, visit Girl Scouts of Sierra NV themed booth and photo opportunities, play corn hole with KTMB and spin the prize wheel, check out antique tractors and engines, meet Master Gardeners handing out seed bombs, listen to the amazing Washoe County Librarians with story times and activities, and many more partners and activities! Short Tail Coffee will have warm drinks and snacks for purchase.
The Wilbur D. May Museum will host its annual special exhibit: Expedition Dinosaur, this time featuring Dinosaurs from Stage Nine Exhibits. The exhibit will run for four months from January 14 through April 30, with an open house preview night for educators being...
Gather around the campfire for the “Galena Campfire Programs” series on June 24
Washoe County’s largest regional park, Rancho San Rafael, is celebrating 40 years of fun with a birthday celebration this Saturday. The day will lift off at 6:30 a.m. with a five-balloon launch sponsored by the Great Reno Balloon Race, immediately followed by a...
Just in time for summer fun, the Bowers Pool will reopen on June 11 after undergoing several upgrades and renovations.
Performers take center stage at Bowers Mansion this summer with Programs on the Porch Free performance series to run from May-June Reno, Nevada. (May 25, 2022). Programs on the Porch is back with its music edition, featuring live local musicians as they entertain...
North Valley Regional Park will be the site of two beautification projects commemorating Earth Day and Arbor Day this week. At 1 p.m. Friday, Washoe County will be planting 10 trees donated by ImpactNV at North Valleys Regional Park as part of ImpactNV’s first-ever...