City of Reno - Parks and Recreation

Lap swim hours are changing JUST for the summer season from June 6th through August 9th! Please note that the number of lanes and swim distance may vary throughout the day. For a more detailed schedule, click here: https://bit.ly/4frKOJo

Today is the first day of our summer swim schedule! Here is our open rec swim hours JUST for the summer season. For a more detailed schedule, please visit the link here: https://bit.ly/4frKOJo

Applications close June 15, so don’t wait until July 3 to remember your organization owns a trailer and eight American flags!
All parade entries are now just $25 and open to marching bands, dance groups, nonprofits, classic cars, youth organizations, businesses, performers, community groups and anyone who wants to roll, march, dance, and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary along Fourth Street from Washington to West St. on the 4th at 10a!
Dust off the parade banners, warm up the parade wave, and begin preparing a completely reasonable amount of red, white, and blue.
Learn more about registration, sponsorship opportunities, and donations at Reno.Gov/SpecialEvents

Applications close June 15, so don’t wait until July 3 to remember your organization owns a trailer and eight American flags!

All parade entries are now just $25 and open to marching bands, dance groups, nonprofits, classic cars, youth organizations, businesses, performers, community groups and anyone who wants to roll, march, dance, and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary along Fourth Street from Washington to West St. on the 4th at 10a!

Dust off the parade banners, warm up the parade wave, and begin preparing a completely reasonable amount of red, white, and blue.

Learn more about registration, sponsorship opportunities, and donations at Reno.Gov/SpecialEvents

Mark your calendars! Our outdoor pools open this weekend for the season, and we can't wait to welcome you back for a summer of swimming and fun in the sun!
Please note that the Trainer Pool will be closed on Monday, June 8, due to the WCSD contingency day.
For pool hours, schedules, and more information, visit our Aquatics page: https://bit.ly/4uLLwpA

The Idlewild Train is officially back open for the season, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy the warm weather! Take a ride through the park, soak up the sunshine, and make some fun memories with the kids while school is out. We can’t wait to see everyone back at the train depot this season.

🎉Congratulations to our Aquatics Employee of the Month! 🎉
Rachel has been a cashier with the City of Reno since January of this year. She grew up swimming in Los Angeles with the county, local YMCA, club, and high school. Rachel graduated with a BA in Environmental Studies from Goucher College in Maryland, where she also competed on the collegiate teams for swimming, volleyball, and lacrosse. With a passion for protecting landscapes and natural ecosystems, she has worked across the western states with local nonprofits, federal, and state agencies. Recently she has taken a step back from that career to stay home with her son and daughter.
We celebrate you Rachel, and thank you for your hard work, positive attitude, and for helping make our pools a welcoming and inviting place for every guest!

Calling all artists this summer! Art in the Parks is bringing creativity outdoors and inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to showcase their original work in Reno’s parks. Join our spring 2026 pilot program at Bicentennial Park and display your art on outdoor mesh panel exhibits in a vibrant, open-air setting.
Artists may reserve a display space in advance or participate on a first-come, first-served basis. Each artist may select one panel per weekend to give more creators a chance to participate.
Art in the Parks takes place every Saturday beginning June 13, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. Come share your creativity with the community and help turn our parks into an outdoor gallery. Sign up for June: https://bit.ly/4vfTkQb

Registration is now open for the City of Reno’s “4th on Fourth” Parade! Join the fun on July 4 at 10 a.m. as participants cruise down Fourth Street, wave to the crowd, and help celebrate America’s 250th birthday. This year’s theme, “America 250: The 4th on Fourth,” honors 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Applications close June 15, and there are also sponsorship opportunities and tax-deductible donation options available to help support the festivities. For parade details, registration information, sponsorship opportunities, and donation info, visit: Reno.Gov/SpecialEvents