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Sparks Marina Park

4.2 (131 reviews)

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Lai Z.

This place is easy walk after grabbing coffee. I like the sight of water and nature consisting of birds and ducks surrounding the area. It's quiet and big enough for people to have enough space to be able to walk, move around or jog. Love it!

The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Sparks Marina.
Elizabeth S.

I come to the Sparks Marina every now and then to walk the 2-Mile Loop. You can access the path at various entry points with plenty of parking available. We like to park closer to Scheels, but the main entrance is on Howard Drive. One thing that is great about this multi-use trail is that it's completely paved, so it can be used by everyone. We started early in the morning before it got really hot. The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is also located here. We always like to pay our respects.

Victoria M.

This place is a joke!!!! They don't have room but they are collecting $15 to get on a waitlist? That's theft!!! Oh and read the rules lol have to have a tow vehicle on sight at all times. So I can't go to work, should I ride public transportation? Who's going to move my trailer in case of an emergency? Seriously do I leave my keys with the office?? these people are insane. It's an Rv park these people get a grip. I'll take my $200,000 down the road.

Anna T.

Relaxing walk around the Marina after having lunch and shopping at Legends. Peaceful and walking of the calories. FAM fest was going on so it was nice to visit the vendors and support local food trucks.

Teuila G.

I love the marina. I remember when the city of Sparks opened it and it was the next hot hangout. I spent a lot of time here as a teen with my parents and my younger siblings. When I moved back in my early 20's I used to enjoy jogging there from my nearby apartment at sunrise. Before the mall or even the Target; there was an old sports complex that was nearby before Legends. A lot of fond memories here. Summer nights playing volleyball at night with friends and leisurely strolling just to get some steps in. Fast forward to my life as a mom. I love bringing my kids here to play and for some excercise. I'm so grateful for the sponsors that made it possible for this park. It's really a neat addition to our area. I picked up Port of subs and decided to enjoy the weather and lunch at the park today with the family. I let my little guy play and he rode his scooter while we strolled.He's so inquisitive and his curiosity led us to the Veteran's memorial. I had to explain to my little one what this meant. It's beautiful and I'm glad to see it finally finished. (I know how proud we feel for our Navy seal in my family.) I'm glad to see how much the marina has evolved. I love having local spots that I'm able to pick up coffee or lunch nearby. If their little snack shop is open, they serve refreshments and their nachos aren't bad. My kids enjoy their root beer floats in the Summer months. Today we ordered a few raspsdos from an ice cream truck that also sold Antojitos. All in all a great afternoon spent with my family. Grateful to have the Marina so close to home.

Ana T.

This is such a great park to take a morning walk at. The views of the lakes are so beautiful and peaceful. We walked the whole loop for about an hour. There is a coffee shop in front of the luxury apartments to get some food and drink. There's plenty of people walking as well, so you're not alone. Great park!

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Robin A.

It's summertime and this walking trail is getting mega popular. There are a couple of different parking lots available on either side of the trail. The playground side seems to fill up quicker for parking in my opinion. A lot of families and groups come out to this trail to run, walk, or ride bikes. I saw there is a dog park on one part of the park too. My friends and I like to wait until it cools down to go walking here or early in the morning before the sun heats up. There is also a snack shack on the playground side. This park is near legends outlet mall and near cafes and restaurants. Definitely recommend taking a walk here or bringing the family

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Bobbie M.

Beautiful park. Great location. Pretty incredible dog parks. My only criticism is that when you ask for a pull through you may need to unhook your vehicle anyway. Some pull through sites are not long enough.

Amy O.

Driving by and able to stop along the side to get a beautiful picture. I can see why this park is so busy in the summer time. All ages visit the park, and the kids enjoy the playground. You can take a nice brisk walk to get your steps in too!

Nichole R.

The newly opened and recently updated park at that marina is a popular spot for kids both young and old. I love to see the cities put funding into our local parks! Bonus points for making it inclusive for more kids to enjoy! I love the bold, bright colors, the interactive sensory items, and all the climbing play. I also love that it is now gated which is an added layer of protection which is always nice! There is a section with picnic tables, pack a lunch or a snack and stop by for a visit!

Goodies Cafe Menu
Danada M.

We've been walking around Sparks Marina for years so I'm surprised I've never reviewed it. When I came to review it today, it was because this is the first time I've seen the park's little refreshment concession called Goodies Cafe... open and doing a thriving business. I verified hours. The Cafe is only reliably open weekends until school is out. Then every day into the evening, as late as 9 all summer. I'm very excited to report the Root-beer Float was awesome!!! They have smoothies that look great too. See menu picture. This is, in my opinion the premier place to walk in Sparks. There are only very gradual ups and downs and the whole route is cemented. It's not difficult to push a wheelchair or transport chair around the whole Marina. Seniors walk with walkers. There are many benches for seated rests around the water and there are two restrooms. There is also Lighthouse Coffee right on the water near the new upscale restaurant called Sparks Water Bar. There's a a very nice child's playground over by Goodies Cafe. The playground is on the opposite side of the marina from the restaurant and coffee shop VERY close to parking. People also bicycle around the path as well as skating etc. Lots of people bring dogs on leashes. It's an all around WONDERFUL place for ALL ages including the elderly who love to be outside but can't handle the nature trails anymore. We love it here. There are many many California Ground squirrels living in the large boulder retaining walls. They come out in hopes of receiving treats. Some are VERY friendly and fearless. (:-). The Canadian Geese hang out here for their season. The DOG PARK is an awesome dog park right on the water. The construction of the new and improved Nevada Veteran's Memorial Plaza is COMPLETE and it's beautiful. There are memorial plaques on the ground. It's very nicely done. There is nothing here that isn't lovely. I'm so glad it's SPRING !!! If you find this review useful please vote!

Loren K.

I drive to the marina a few times a month to stretch my legs, get some fresh air, and get some laps in. One loop is a little under 2 miles. I feel safe there and the park is maintained nicely. The only big drawback is all the bird poop-- that stuff is everywhere you step. Forget trying to sit on the grass and relax. I wouldn't wear new shoes there either. *People, please don't feed the BIRDS! Depending on the time of day/week and type of weather the walking path is either completely void of people or it's as packed as a freeway during rush hour traffic. I have used to bathrooms on the northwest side of the park and they have always been clean. There's a playground, dog park, Veterans memorial, gazebo, beach for volleyball, areas for fishing and swimming, and a seasonal concession stand. Nearby is a coffee shop, restaurants, hotel, and shopping. *Do some reading up on the history of the area that is now the marina- an interesting tidbit of Spark's past.

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Tra O.

The playground at Sparks Marina recently got renovated. It looks great. The playground is gated. The playground is great for kids under 8. Older kids will have fun too, but it's geared toward the younger kids. There is a big parking lot with a lot of parking. Street parking is also available. There are plenty of picnic tables in the area. You can walk around the whole marina on a paved walkway. This park and Marina would easily receive 5 stars if it weren't for all the homeless people and shady individuals. Be aware please. But overall, the Sparks Marina playground is a good time for the kids. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

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0 mile loop (Make sure you do the inlet to make it 2 miles!), great people watching, and always parking.

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Coolest play structure in Sparks? This just may be it!…read more I've had my eye on this park for a few months now and despite numerous efforts, I couldn't get there with my kiddo, until this weekend! The stars aligned and this was our chance, so play we did! The playground has the coolest climbing stuff I've seen including wacky ladders, rock wall type holds, and the coup de gras, the giant rope diamond in the center! There are also great slides and fun stuff to spin around in, plus a lot more. The grounds are kept clean. The parking is so easy. It's virtually brand new. And there are event tennis courts, a gazebo and a walking trail too. This is a great spot! Can't wait to come back!

This is definitely one of the coolest playgrounds in Sparks. The playground is unique and has a lot…read moreof fun to offer. You can climb through the whole playground without ever touching the ground. The "spider web" in the middle of the playground is big. The kids loved climbing on it. A soft padding is underneath the playground. There are no swings at this park. There is a full court basketball court at this park. There is a grassy area and a paved walkway to enjoy. There is a covered eating area with picnic tables underneath. There are tennis courts at this park. There are bathrooms at this park. The park has its own parking lot. The park is located next to one of the many Sparks Fire Stations. So if you or your child gets injured, the response time should be very fast. Side note: This park is fantastic. The issue I have with this park is the location. The park is located next to McCarran Blvd. There is a right turn which passes by the park. Cars tend to be driving pretty fast in this area. All it takes is one car to lose control and plow through the chain link fence. Hopefully that never happens but you never know. At least the fire fighters are close by, just in case. But overall the park was clean and well maintained. Have fun out there. - Dadzone

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View of the playground.

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