Always a great time out in nature here... Have been to more than a few birthday parties held here…read moreVery dog friendly Great river access

Make sure and go outside!…read more This particular park is just what you need to run and play outside. It's well kept and maintained. It's part of the larger system. We came across this park while we were on vacation. This was a great little place to pull off and see how much fun we can have together. Come out and enjoy the

The playground equipment is a bit dated and some things are broken but the water spray feature is…read moregreat summer fun for the kids.

This is a fairly large park located in Reno. The park has a lot of grassy areas and plenty of…read morematured trees. There is a basketball court at this park. There is a workout area at this park. There is a horseshoe pit, but it has some weeds in it. There is a bathroom at this park. There is a covered eating area. There are other picnic tables scattered throughout the park. There is a paved walkway around the park. The playground is unique and big. There is a large playground and a small playground. There are swings near the big kids playground and toddler swings near the smaller playground. There is a metal zip line and plenty to climb on. There are wood chips underneath the playground. There is a splash pad at this park. This playground could definitely use some upgrades. The ground is coming up in some areas. The playground could use a new coat of paint. The playground looks run down but it's still a fun place to play. Street parking is available. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

Beautiful day out for a lunch picnic while my wife finished up at work…read more Park was clean and well tended. Lots of shade, lots of tables and benches to sit at. I love this park

Idlewild is an historic Reno park. I recently visited on Father's Day. My son skated and the family…read moresat by and played in the river. Other families picnicked and bbq'd. A softball game was going on. The ice cream truck cruised through. Though older, the grounds are well maintained The trees, roses, and lawn are beautiful. I love going for a walk through the park on a Sunday morning - any time of year. The only thing that ever disappoints me is the behavior of some of the people who visit the park. I just spent a few minutes reading about the history of Idlewild. The park is about 100 years old. The first big celebration held there was the Transcontinental Highway Exposition in 1927. It celebrated two new major highways- 50 and 40. The California Building was built for the Exposition. I also learned that Idlewild used have a zoo and a fish hatchery, and the pool was initially re-routed river water and a few changing rooms. You can read more about the park's history here- https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/f9a737eed3094fc08a0705b627ea90c9

This is an interesting park. This is not wide open grassy area with a pond to feed geese, jungle…read moregyms, and swings. This is a park with walking and biking trails wih ample access to the truckee river. Typically quiet and has enough room to not have to crowd any particular arrea. This is also a quality place to see spring blooms and fall color changes in the area. There is a small parking lot that is pretty safe since there is really no other reason to be in this area unless you are using the park. As far as naming of this park, I believe it was named after Dr. Massoud Dorostkar, an anesthesiologist in Reno who donated the tract of land for use as a park. What I dont know is how to properly prononuce the Persian surname Dorostkar. is it DO-roast-car or duh-RAWST-kahr? Either way this is a great scenic hike and picture worthy site that is a short bike ride from downtown.

This is a nice park located along the Truckee River in Reno. There are several areas to access the…read moreriver. This park is basically just a place to access the river. There aren't very many other things which would resemble a park. There are a few picnic tables under some mature trees. There is a paved path which connects to Mayberry Park. There is not a playground at this park. There aren't any basketball courts or tennis courts. There are no bathrooms at this park. The park was clean and there is a parking lot to park in. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

Whitaker Park is a large park located close to UNR. There is a large, grassy area to play on. There…read morewere several mature trees which provided shade. The playground was big. There was one homeless person sleeping on the playground. There is a metal zip line at this park. There are swings and toddler swings at this park. Wood chips are underneath the playground. There is a bathroom at the park. When I went to see if the bathroom was clean I interrupted a homeless man sleeping in the bathroom. That man didn't leave the bathroom very clean. There is a horseshoe pit. There is a covered eating area. There are tennis courts which appeared to be in good condition. There was another homeless person sleeping under one of the trees. Despite the homeless people who were occupying this park, the park was mostly clean. Street parking is available. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

This is another nice city park with lots of shade, benches, and a huge playground for the kids…read more There is also a dog park for the pups. I have been here a couple of times with friends and have not been overly disturbed by either the freeway or the homeless. It is a nice walk up the hill from downtown and is a very convenient spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and a treat from Homage. The north edge of the park along University Terrace is much quieter. The park looks well maintained. A lovely, shady, green spot to enjoy on a warm day.

Such an unexpected little paradise tucked between fourth street and the river. There were several…read moretrails to follow for how small it is, plenty of benches by the river as well as along the trail. You truly forget you are surrounded by city and neighborhoods. I saw so much wildlife and even came across a deer and a beaver. If you haven't checked it out and need to relax a bit, this is the place. Can't wait to get my camera out to take some more photos and hopefully see some more birds and wildlife.

Great easy trail for those of us who enjoy a nature walk but nothing too hard! Lots of nice benches…read moretucked here and there for a quiet break...unless of course a train goes by...but I always enjoy that. On the northern most path, once the shrubs and trees leaf out, you walk thru a green tunnel. I used to bring my mom here when she used a wheelchair for mobility...paths are pretty level and hard packed, and there are a couple of observation points paved with that plastic decking...they are holding up very well! There is a mystery here tho...closing hour is listed as 4:00pm, with notices the gate will be locked and your car stuck...but we've been there later in the afternoon and the gate was open and the parking lot full... We had our dog with us, on her leash, only to see a sign as we left, that dogs are not allowed...sorry.

Lovely venue by the river that has plenty of space to just hang or get in the river! Lots of…read more businesses around it within walking distance.

Wingfield Park is located in Downtown Reno along the Truckee River. The park offers a pretty view…read moreof the river. There are plenty of homeless people who occupy this park. There were benches to sit at this park, but they had homeless people setting up camp on them. The park was mostly dirty with trash littered throughout. Several homeless people were lying in the grassy areas. There are no bathrooms at this park. There is no playground equipment at this park. Take your family somewhere safer if you want a view of the river. Paid street parking is available. Be safe out there. -Dadzone

Enjoyed an early walk here. Yes there are a lot of homeless around, however I'm a woman who travels…read morea lot alone with her daughter. We needed to use the restroom, a guy was sitting directly outside the door minding his own business. I noticed he was smoking out of a crack pipe, he nodded as we walked by, and I gave him a glare and glanced towards my daughter. He nodded back that he understood, and didn't hit it again u til we were walking away. All of them minded their own business, and didn't bother us at all. We acknowledged them, said good morning and kept moving! It was nice to enjoy the area, art, and local wildlife! Great area that felt safe at all times. The surrounding areas were all very clean, the restrooms were also clean and maintained.

Just an update from my first review 10 years ago…read more The walking path between the east end of Riverside Drive and the Booth Street bridge is now open!!!! The pathway is now double the width and does some gentle meandering around the trees. It will be a lot more accessible for people with mobility issues. The new landscaping is beautiful. The banks of the river have been raised and reinforced to decrease flooding damage. And just a reminder- dogs and other pets are still welcome and must be leashed or otherwise contained. Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are not allowed. This is one of the top places to visit in downtown.