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Baby it is hot outside we need some fun places to cool down. In the Reno/Sparks area, we have a lot of parks to play in the water. The fountains offer fun for all ages to run through and no need for swimming lessons. This is probably your last chance to take advantage of the cool water misting in the air. Fun at these parks usually begin on Memorial Day weekend and end Labor Day weekend.
Victorian Square Fountains
Sparks, NV
These fountains shoot large streams of cool water in large area in front of the Sparks Century Theater. My kids love to run through them, round them, or sit next to them. Thee are shady spots for parents to sit.
Admission Free
Helms Lake at Sparks Marina
300 Howard Drive
Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Sparks Marina is just off I-80 and next to Legends but you would never know it. This spot beautiful with areas for fishing, swimming and a walking path around the entire perimeter of the Marina.
Free Admission
4005 Old U.S. 395 North, North Washoe Valley
Bowers Mansion outdoor pool is nestled in the beautiful Washoe Valley. The pool is heated by a natural hot spring and is kept between 78 and 83 degrees.
Pool Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY THROUGH LABOR DAY
Daily Admission Fees:
Infants (2 & under) – Free
Youth (ages 3-17) – $4, ’10 Punch Pass’ available for $30
Adults (ages 18+) – $5, ’10 Punch Pass’ available for $40
Seniors (ages 62+) – $4, ’10 Punch Pass’ available for $30
North Valleys Water Splash Park
8085 Silver Lake Road in Stead
The North Valleys Water Splash Park is a aviation themed water splash park includes a Rare Bear model resembling the restored F8F 1940s military aircraft; a fan favorite at the Reno Air Races. This unique water splash park features more than 20 different water features and over 60 spray heads!
Park Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY THROUGH LABOR DAY
Daily Admission Fees:
$3 per person, per day. Ages 2 & under and seniors (62+) are free.
‘5-Visit Punch Pass’ available for $13.50, and ’10-Visit Punch Pass’ available for $24.
Melio Gaspari at Lazy 5 Regional Park
7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Spring
Another Water Play park filled with fun themed spray heads prefect for cooling off your little ones.
Park Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY THROUGH LABOR DAY
Daily Admission Fee:
$3 per person, per day. Ages 2 & under and seniors (62+) are free.
‘5-Visit Punch Pass’ available for $13.50, and ’10-Visit Punch Pass’ available for $24.
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