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    4.4 (99 reviews)

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    Elizabeth I.

    Wonderful park in Reno.Lots of sections to the park like the picnic area or the duck pond I recommend

    Dale S.

    We spent a lot longer in this park then I intended. There is actually so much to do. I just planned on stopping here to see the Indian head carving and take my dog out for a walk but when we arrived in the morning, it was just so peaceful and lovely. We walked by the water and looked at the geese, took a stroll through the sensory garden, saw the Indian head and then spent some time in the Rose garden. There was also a children's playground, restrooms that were being cleaned and I think I even saw some tennis courts. What a great community resource and a lovely park to spend some time in.

    Idlewild Park, Reno
    Bruce K.

    Reno's premier park, Idlewild Park was acquired in 1921 and was ready for the Transcontinental Highway Exposition held here in June 1927. Since then, it's expanded with a swimming pool, zoo, amusement park, picnic shelters, walkways and the arboretum. It's continued with other major expansions including a street food rodeo, sensory garden and baseball diamonds. I spent a good amount of time here walking on the paved paths, appreciating the lush greens and watching people playing softball. It's a beautiful park. There is a lot of shaded parking and there is no overnight parking permitted. Look out for the many speed bumps and kids running across the roadways. [Review 17725 overall - 67 in Nevada - 1246 of 2022.]

    8/22/22 CA building, seems vacant??
    Lee D.

    Review based on bike friendliness. 2 Stars for lack of bike friendliness. 4 Stars for the rest of the park 3 Star average. Quality/Quantity - VERY short bike path, also shared with pedestrians. Atmosphere - There is a park train also, but I did not see it. Plenty of parking. Very kid and dog friendly. Regular restrooms and outhouses depending on which parking lot you chose. They have the following amenities: Barbecue Baseball/Softball Basketball Court Exercise Court Horseshoe Court Pathway Picnic Shelter Playground Rentable Shelter Tables/Benches Tennis Court Skate Park Volleyball Water Play Toys, Pool Year-round Restrooms Rentable shelters, check website and call for pricing: Rose Garden - Capacity:100 Snowflake - Capacity: 200 Terrace - Capacity: 200 Service - See above. Price - Free, except for the pool and rentable shelters. Owner Comment - Thank you City of Reno for this park. I might come back for some of the other activities.

    Michael T.

    A year later and we're giving the "Green Monster" another shot with a kiddo who's slightly older. This time the playground was less crowded, allowing the kiddos to test healthy boundaries with this somewhat formidable playground. I was happy my son was willing to push himself a bit and try to explore the advanced tower, but as soon as he had to leave the tunnel, he got very scared. Frankly, he's totally justified too. Kids under 5 are still learning to control their gross motor movements and the large gap between the platform and tunnel is very daunting. See one tower is rated for everyone while the other is 5+. Despite that rating, there's no separation between them, and countless younger kids find their way over to the more advanced structure and freeze. All it would take is some older kids coming through to push one of the younger kids into a dangerous spot, or worse, a kiddo who is confident and just makes a mistake leading to a traumatic experience and possible injury. My son being a year older meant he could enjoy this place a bit more, but my parental instincts still set off alarms. I watched kids as young as 2 moving around the structure, and I'd hate for them to get caught in the wrong place.

    Green park
    Joshua M.

    Summer Camp, river walks, trains, two playgrounds, a pond, ball fields and tons of other stuff to do here. The lion park has always been a favorite of the kids but the green park has taken over as their favorite. It s a huge play structure with zip lines and awesome merry go round. 10 out of 10, highly recommend.

    The water flowing into the river
    Tim K.

    This park is so relaxing. I sat on the benches and just relaxed by the water. You can hear birds all around you; it's beautiful. I posted the tree that was right next to me. It was amazing just sitting under it. It doesn't matter if it's sunny or not because you can simply go under a tree. I recommend this for anyone, whether they are families or just if you want to go hang out or have a picnic with your significant other. Park is simply amazing. If you like birds and nature, this is a place to go. There were tons of birds and squirrels all around me running around. It was really awesome.

    Best skatepark in Reno. Huge bowl and a great half pipe section with a rail. Snowboard Jump in the middle of the Park

    Truckee River
    Steve A.

    A good place for hanging out and some exercise. Idlewild Park is west of Midtown Reno. Located along the Truckee River. Fun activities. There's often some food trucks. It has some interesting areas. Probably the best part is walking along the Truckee River. The path also goes past a garden with flowers and other cool looking plants, as these also have good smells. It has a playground for children and some workout equipment for adults. There's a few baseball and softball fields. It's kind of annoying to get to from downtown. Try going across the Booth Street bridge to get here. It's surrounded by mostly a residential area. There's not a whole lot going on around here so it's quiet. Best thing is walking or running along the river and getting a good look at it. It's a pretty big park. There's also lots of facilities for a lot of local sports teams.

    Ducks of Idewild!
    Melissa H.

    Can't say enough good things about Idewild! There's so much to do here. It's a sprawling park located right on the Truckee River, so there is always an opportunity to hang out by the water, wade in and splash around, or just enjoy the peaceful trickle. There are a few playgrounds here, all of which have their own charm. There's a newer one that features some really cool climbing structures and a couple of zipline-style swings that the kids (and parents) LOVE! Another playground has been there for decades and serves as a quiet little oasis in the middle of the park. I also appreciate the abundance of restrooms around here. No need to duck behind a riverside bush! I have found the park and trails through the area to be very well maintained and clean. There are a ton of trash cans and everyone that passes through here does a great job of cleaning up after themselves. Squirrel sightings are a guarantee around here. There's also some really cool duck families and geese that are quick to hiss if you have lunch that you're not sharing! Idewild is, of course, home to Food Truck Friday, but the occasional event will show up here like Earth Day and Safe Halloween. If none of that strikes your fancy, there's also a swimming pool, rose garden, ballpark, fishing pond, bike path, and so much more! Idewild is Reno's ultimate multipurpose park, a perfect day for any age!

    Toddler playground at the Jungle Playground.
    Tra O.

    Idlewild Park is located along the Truckee River in Reno. The park has a lot of good, and some bad. Here is some of the bad. The park can be a hub for the homeless. I have seen several homeless people camping out, especially in the summer. But Reno PD is great about clearing them out. In the evening I have seen shady characters hanging out in the parking lots. Once again, I am thankful Reno PD is aware of this. Idlewild Park is the home of Food Truck Fridays. I would recommend giving it a try, but it gets very busy. There is a whole section of the park dedicated to roses. It's very pretty here. There is a sensory garden where veggies and fruits are grown. There is a man made lake with plenty of ducks and geese. There is a very nice walking path along the river. It's very scenic and very nice. Overall the park is mostly clean. There are tons of picnic tables and covered eating areas. There are several bathrooms scattered throughout this large park. There are several parking lots at this park. There are two playgrounds at this park. Playground 1 will be called the Jungle Playground, because it's jungle themed. The jungle playground has a playground for infants, a playground for toddlers, a playground for bigger kids, and a workout area for adults. There are two sets of big kid swings at this playground. There are toddler swings at this playground. There are several slides and structures to play on. Wood chips are underneath this playground. There is a covered eating area here. There are also several other picnic tables under matured trees. There is a bathroom right next to the playground. The second playground I will call the green playground. The green playground was built a few years ago. It is a massive upgrade to what was there before. The climbing structures are really cool. There are zip lines at this playground. They appear to be very fun. Rubber pieces are underneath the zip lines but the rest of the playground has a soft padding underneath. This playground has a gate around it. There is a bathroom located next to the playground. There is a police officers memorial at the park. It's very nice and well done. Have fun out there. - Dadzone

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    Huge place, great activities but a little hard to park when there's an event. So my advice is to arrive early and plan your activity!

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    Such a fun play park for the littles. Enjoyed spending the day there, it was such a beautiful day.

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    Nice green grass to picnic on! The truckee river runs a lot the park! Fun during the summer to go to Food Truck Fridays!!

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    Couple of awesome playgrounds, lots of ponds and water, tons of parking, basketball courts, skatepark. You name it they have it.

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    Clean and nice. Needs work on the bathrooms but the park itself is fun for kids and safe.

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