Great place to start your hike or bike. When you park you can travel to your left down the path and when it ends turn right and across the bridge to connect to Dorostkar Park. From the parking lot if you travel to your right you can travel down the path to another bridge. Once you cross the bridge you can pick up the Tom Cooke trail to the hole or Michael D. Thompson Trailhead just depends on how much you want to hike/bike. In addition to the trails there is easy access to the Truckee river, areas you can BBQ, and grassy areas to have the kids or dogs run around. read more

This park is a great place to enjoy the river. The grass is always nice to sit in, & the river is a few feet away. There is a path you can bike (or walk) on, too. I'm not sure how long the path is, but it follows the river, which is nice. They have picnic tables & shade under the trees, as well. I love this park. read more

Mayberry Park - Parks Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I am always looking for fun places to hike and run the pooch around that don't require a long drive. I think we are really lucky here in Reno- there are trails everywhere. Some are spectacular, some aren't. But we've got a gem here, people! It's easy to find Mayberry Park, and you can park very close to the river. There are lovely picnic tables, a small beach, and a paved trail on the north side of the river. But when you cross the rickety bridge, a whole lotta magic awaits. Get a sweat on by climbing to the top and then descend into the beautiful hills of the Tom Cooke Trail. The desert landscape is somehow lush here. I don't know how to explain, but it just seems less bare than other spots. You can go east to Hole in the Wall, west along the ridge, and admire the stunning views and brilliant sun along the way. Then, drop down and travel along the more wild southern side of the river. Finally, you can walk over to the Patagonia outlet and buy a bunch of outdoor stuff, since you just did this big monster hike and the spending is therefore justified. Ha! For humans traveling with dogs- one of the special things about this trail is that once you cross the bridge and get on the trail, it would be difficult for your dog to run into a road if you let it off leash. There's not really any danger there, like at some other spots where the road is closer. My dog had a blast exploring the riparian zones along the river, as well as doing some climbs and diving into bushes to terrorize birds (sorry bird lovers). If you've got a rabbit chaser like me, you can almost always keep eyes on the animal since the visibility is so good. One FYI- the rickety bridge has those wooden planks that are a little far apart, so watch the pooch's footing. Mine got halfway across and wanted to defect, so I had to carry her. Lucky girl, or she would have missed an awesome hike! Overall, a lovely place to spend an hour or an entire morning. read more

A hidden gem. Once you get past the industrial park picnic area and over the bridge it opens up into shiar hills abd trails going in all directions! Very enjoyable! read more

This is actually one of my favorite hiking spots. Not only are there amazing views, but there is a combination of the Truckee river and the mountains! It is an enjoyable spot whether you are alone or walking with others. And you don't just have to be on foot, you can swim, fish, ride bikes--you name it! It has a sweet spot too. Unless you are trying to swim during the summer, there is the perfect amount of people here; enough about so you don't feel like you could be anonymously attacked without anyone to hear, but not so many people you feel like you are trying to walk through Victorian Avenue during the Rob Cook-Off. read more

Great park to walk and listen to the river. I have taken many a beautiful pictures here.....

A wonderful little get away without being far at all. The paths are easy and the hills can be a little challenging but not impossible. It's so peaceful and well kept. read more

Mayberry Park - Mayberry park - Parks Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This park has alot to offer mostly its more a park for walking fishing or swimming as there is no playground and not very ample green grass space. The green lawn is large but only in the front of the entrance. Though there are picnic benches all over. There are a lot of walkers and joggers not just from the attraction of the park but also neighborhood of surronding upper middle class homes that wind down past the river past the warehouse industrial area. Now the water is nice and refreshing if you like and not too polluted as its not been through the actual city and downtown Reno area at this point in its rivers path. There is pollution from Tahoe but nothing too bad I would  think. Beware you should get in the water above the processing plants though, which lie a little further down on the trail. You can cross the bridge and go up into the dry rocky hills for a nice view but its a steep climb. There are usually a good number of nice friendly people walking their dogs especially towards sunset. During the summer the banks are filled with mainly Hispanic families that are in large groups sometimes. This can make you think you've maybe somehow wound up in Tijuana or Mexico city but no that would be off of Wells. Many seem to be recent arrivals too, visiters to our wonderful country! All I can say is try not to panic. The park is for everyone and every race is represented here. Just be warned it can be difficult to shoulder your way through if people have decided to stand and party on the path itself. This is at its worst (meaning most crowded) with people of all colors, but one color being noticeably predominate, during the July 4 weekend. Its also very hard to find a spot to swim during that time on the riverbank. Its best to go early or late summer. You'll have it all practically to yourself. Nice cottonwood trees line the banks. Reeds line the river. You can almost imagine how nice it was here before the "civilized" peoples came. You'll see some ducks floating downstream and maybe some birds and insects. The Patagonia outlit is within a very short stroll. read more

Love this park. Would love it even more if people would put their dogs on a leash. Neither of my dogs can be walked there because they don't get along well with other dogs and people don't care. I warned one lady to watch her dog and she said "oh he's friendly", that's not my point lady, don't get mad if mine bites yours in the face because he just ran up to her. I shouldn't have to keep my dogs at home. If yours is on a leash we can keep them distant without any issues. Take them to San Rafael. read more

I want so badly to give this park 5 stars but i cant, purley because of Summer holidays. This is my park, its my go to. Its right next to my home, its where i jog, where i run my dogs and let them swim, i run the hiking trails attached, my husband fishes here, my kids swim and play in the "sand" its a BEAUTIFUL park. I read some other reviews about saftey. I have never once been concerned in this park, never. Weather i am running alone with headphones or I am alone with my kids ect. I have been there before the sun comes up running and when it sets with the kids. Never felt threatened never had the inclination i needed a weapon or mase. I think thats a bit extreme,maybe downtown at those hours but not here. I dont quite understand the reviewer who suggested protection. Anyway, at every season this park is gorgeous. It has a paved running trail as well as dirt trails right off the river. Its wonderful if you like to run through trees and such like i do. Both trails lead over the bridge (if you are going west) that leads up the hills into hiking trails. It has become more popular each year with tubers going down the river. It is definatley a popular launching spot, so parking can be a problem any weekend in the summer months. Ok now why i dont visit on Summer holidays and most weekends. On these days you will undoubtedly run into a large amount of Mexican/Hispanic familys. Not meaning this in any kind of racist manner, if it was french Canadiens or Hawaiians i would say that but its not. If they were considerate i would have no issue here, but they are not. They set up tents, chairs, bbq grills, ect RIGHT ON THE PAVED PATH! They literally take up every amount of available space in the park. Grass, paved path, dirt path, spots off the river, in the river on chairs! I mean to visualize, its WORSE than the downtown river park on its bussiest day. They also park in ways that they will block you in. It is incosiderate. These people blocking the pathways do not move when politley asked, or even if you try to make your way without pushing people. Children are unruly and seem to have no supervision. Last summer we actually sat with two chairs and a cooler. 5 ramdom children of all ages opened our cooler and began rummaging through and helping themselves, no parents to be found. Two older children simply took off with my kids tubes (exspensive) that my kids had tied to our chair! Again no parents to be found. Finally and my last straw two toddler girls maybe 3 and 4 kept hanging off my chair and walking aimlessly around to others in and out of the river. Honestly anyone could have snatched those girls, they could have drowned. Turns out their mother was several picnic areas UP river. When i go to the park after these days it is back to quiet peaceful nature, the park i am used to. However i still find graffiti, empty beer bottles, clothes, garbage everywhere after these party days. I pick it up cause i love this park, but honestly the way it is on summer holidays, its why i moved my family away from Phoenix, its why i hate Los Angeles. Just crazy over population in one area, it would be fine if everyone was considerate of others. This was a "secretish" park that never used to be busy any day of any season. While i want everyone to enjoy this amazing park, we can ALL do our best to keep it amazing and not to let our experience ruin anothers. Can visitors from out of town or other areas of town please treat this park and its other visitors with respect. Please. read more

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Really nice park to fish and also many pathways to be able to walk on nice location just don't tell anybody else ha ha Ha

Whether you want to hike, stroll, swim, BBQ, or just relax, this park has it all (said in Stefon from SNL's voice). My first experience at Mayberry Park was hiking, starting from the upper parking lot. The trail heads up into the hills, and has several loops depending on how long you'd like to hike. There is a waterway for much of the trail (which the dogs love! They're allowed to be off leash up here), but no cover from trees so be prepared with hats, sunscreen, and lots of water. The views are spectacular once you climb high enough, and you can get a really decent workout thanks to the up and down of the trail. It's fairly rugged, including some washed out areas, water crossing, and can be very rocky, so good shoes are recommended. If you have kids, older ones could hike this with no problem (probably five and up) but younger ones will need to be carried as a stroller would not make it. As always in the desert, be mindful of snakes! I've heard others say they've seen rattlers up here though I haven't run into any myself. Off the hiking trail and in the park, there are paved trails that wind along (and many times over) the river that are perfect for strollers. Here, there are many trees offering shade and cooler temps, and dogs are still allowed, though leash law is enforced. There are also plenty of places to throw down a blanket and have a picnic, and even areas for BBQing, fishing and swimming. The park is incredibly well kept, very clean, and feels very safe. I have no reservations coming here alone with my baby for a nice stroll along the water, though if I were to head in the mountains I would definitely bring someone along (as you always should!). Tl:dr- Beautiful and safe park with tons of options for outdoor adventures in NW Reno. read more

A park with paths along the river and the whistle of the train passing by next to you..... clearly this place is amazing.

Great park! Tons of picnic tables with BBQ's. Easy access to the river with a few spots to take a dip. Bike/walk path is nice and evenly paved. Great place to take a stroll or to cool off. Better yet, best place to shove off for a tube ride down the truckee!! read more

Great park really close to our home. Shaded, picnic area, BBQ'S near by. Right on the Truckee river. Parking has never been a problem. Great running trail that we have used many times. We take our golden down there a few times a week to frolic in the river and play. Excellent park for our city. Keep it up ole Reno. read more

I actually haven't been to the park here and I actually don't know if there is a park here, but it's the BEST place to start floating down the river. If you start there, you'll end in down town reno in 4-6 hours, depending on how many stops you make while you float. read more

This is one of the best parks in Reno. I love to take my dog here to walk next to the Truckee river and take in some sun. No matter if it is in summer and 90 out, or in the chilly days of winter with a little snow on the ground, this park is outstanding. Even though it is but a short drive from downtown, it seems like you are outside the city. read more