Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Washoe County's Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is centrally located within the City of Reno, Nevada. Comprised of hundreds of acres crossing McCarran Blvd.
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Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is one of the largest and most diverse urban parks in Northern Nevada. the park hosts miles of walking and biking trails, Herman's Pond (an urban fishery), the Wilbur D May Museum and Arboretum, the historic Main House, a disc golf course, extensive wetlands, downhill mountain biking trails, 3 playgrounds, 5 reservable picnic pavilions, ponds and creeks, individual

bbq and picnic sites, a developed nature trail, a working pasture, an off leash area, and access to Nevada's wild open spaces throughout Peavine Mountain.

🚫PASTURE CLOSURE STILL IN EFFECT! FIRE CREWS STILL CAMPED ON WEST END OF PARK & MOWING IS WRAPPING UP!🚫🚜We greatly appre...
08/30/2026

🚫PASTURE CLOSURE STILL IN EFFECT! FIRE CREWS STILL CAMPED ON WEST END OF PARK & MOWING IS WRAPPING UP!🚫🚜

We greatly appreciate the public's understanding and patience with the closure at this time! If you are looking for an alternative off-leash area, please visit our page linked below.🐾

https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/specialty_facilities/dog_parks.php

- Your Park Rangers

Know before you go! Propane grills/stoves are the only exception within a designated area for BBQs!🔥🚫
08/30/2026

Know before you go! Propane grills/stoves are the only exception within a designated area for BBQs!🔥🚫

Effective Friday, August 28, 2026, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions on private and County lands due to extremely dry conditions and increased wildfire danger across the region. Burning of wood or charcoal is currently prohibited in County parks. Propane stoves & BBQ's are ok.

Come join University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardeners tomorrow night here at the park for the next edition of ...
08/19/2026

Come join University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardeners tomorrow night here at the park for the next edition of Garden Talks in the Community Garden at 6pm! Come learn all about apples, gardening with native plants, and cover crops!🍏🌳🌞

Garden Talks in the Rancho Community Garden are back for the season! Would you love to learn about gardening in Nevada from knowledgeable people while being surrounded by a beautiful garden?! Join University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardeners at the Rancho Community Garden every third Thursday at 6pm May-September! First talk is tomorrow May 21st at 6pm, learn about the history of the garden as well as how to build a compost sifter. Hope to see you there!🍅🍏🥕🫛🌷

🚫MULTI-USE PASTURE CLOSURE IS STILL IN EFFECT & WEST END OF PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO FIRE CREWS STAGED I...
08/18/2026

🚫MULTI-USE PASTURE CLOSURE IS STILL IN EFFECT & WEST END OF PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO FIRE CREWS STAGED IN THE PARK🚫

Please respect all closures and we appreciate your understanding during this time!

- Your Park Rangers

🚫PASTURE CLOSING EARLY TODAY 8/12/26 DUE TO EMERGENCY CREWS BEING STAGED AT RANCHO SAN RAFAEL!!🚫
08/12/2026

🚫PASTURE CLOSING EARLY TODAY 8/12/26 DUE TO EMERGENCY CREWS BEING STAGED AT RANCHO SAN RAFAEL!!🚫

⚠️Beginning THURSDAY AUGUST 13th the multi-use pasture at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park will be temporarily CLOSED for annual mowing!⚠️

🚫Please plan to use alternative off-leash areas during this closure and be aware ALL dogs must remain LEASHED at the park during this closure. Park Rangers will cite for any violations.🚫

🐾Alternative Off-leash Areas:
https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/information/dog_parks.php

🚫PUBLIC REMINDER! PASTURE CLOSURE FOR MOWING THIS THURSDAY!🚫
08/10/2026

🚫PUBLIC REMINDER! PASTURE CLOSURE FOR MOWING THIS THURSDAY!🚫

⚠️Beginning THURSDAY AUGUST 13th the multi-use pasture at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park will be temporarily CLOSED for annual mowing!⚠️

🚫Please plan to use alternative off-leash areas during this closure and be aware ALL dogs must remain LEASHED at the park during this closure. Park Rangers will cite for any violations.🚫

🐾Alternative Off-leash Areas:
https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/information/dog_parks.php

‼️REMINDER - ROAD CONSTRUCTION & GATE CLOSURES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AT RANCHO!‼️
08/10/2026

‼️REMINDER - ROAD CONSTRUCTION & GATE CLOSURES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AT RANCHO!‼️

🚧⚠️Beginning MONDAY AUGUST 10th road construction will be occurring throughout the week at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Access may be limited at times as this may include gate closures. We appreciate your patience and understanding!⚠️🚧

08/05/2026

⚠️Beginning THURSDAY AUGUST 13th the multi-use pasture at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park will be temporarily CLOSED for annual mowing!⚠️

🚫Please plan to use alternative off-leash areas during this closure and be aware ALL dogs must remain LEASHED at the park during this closure. Park Rangers will cite for any violations.🚫

🐾Alternative Off-leash Areas:
https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/information/dog_parks.php

08/05/2026

🚧⚠️Beginning MONDAY AUGUST 10th road construction will be occurring throughout the week at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Access may be limited at times as this may include gate closures. We appreciate your patience and understanding!⚠️🚧

Address

1595 N Sierra Street
Reno, NV
89503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+17757854512

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