Picnic Spots


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Note: During Summer, bees and wasps are active and are highly attracted to food. Since I have little ones, I bought a shelter tent to protect them while we eat.  I have a big one for big areas and a small kid's tent for smaller areas.

(Downtown Reno, scenic views, off leash dog park, shaded arboretum, children's playgrounds, many trails available, bike friendly)

Bartley Ranch
(11 min. from downtown Reno, scenic, kid/dog friendly, ranch loop trail(1.5 mi.), partial shade, picnics, BBQ)


(2 play structures (big and little kids), picnic shelter with BBQ, Restroom, Basketball court, paved 3 mile loop trail, 4 way seesaw, swings for babies and big kids, hills, grass, wetlands, wildlife, biking, photography, sunsets)


(Central Reno, Pier, Wildlife Photography, 1-mile paved loop, grassy area, 3 play structures, dirt dog park, rentable BBQ pavilion-100 person capacity, restroom, partial shade, shaded picnic areas, designated bird feeding areas, dog friendly, no bikes on path,  workout area, Peppermill Casino and restaurants nearby)

(South Reno, Merry-Go-Round, Big and Small Play Structures, Hilly Grass Area, Lower Thomas Creek Trail, Fall Foliage, BBQ Pavilion, Benches and Picnic Tables, Horseback Riding, Equestrian Parking, No Restrooms, no shade expect in Pavilion)


Oxbow Study Center
(6 min. from downtown Reno, kid friendly, loop trail (.8 miles), shaded)
Tables and Restrooms available, No BBQ Grill, River

Galena Creek Regional Park
(15 min. from South Reno, kid & dog friendly, loop hikes, partial shade hikes, reservable group picnic area, fish pond, creeks, tables and benches, amphitheater, dog friendly, poop bags, restrooms, no playground, rentable buildings)

(South Reno, Kid/Dog Friendly, 1.4 mi Loop trail, playground)
Shaded tables, BBQ, Grass, Restrooms

(South Reno, 13 min. from downtown, picnic benches with admission to golf, shade, vending machines, arcade)


(14 min. from South Reno, 2 play structures, no restrooms- porta potty 2 min. away, grass, trails, creek, horseshoe pits, pavilion with BBQ, plenty of trees and shade, picnic tables and benches, fall foliage)


(Guided Tours for fee, Swimming pool for fee, reservable pavilions for big events, two play structures, expansive grass areas, BBQ picnic areas, plenty of parking, no pets allowed)

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