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DIRECTORY – PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Facility Address Phone Fax
Northeast Community Center 1301 Valley Road 334-2262 321-8338
Southside Cultural Center 190 East Liberty Street 334-2260 334-2449
McKinley Arts & Culture Center 925 Riverside Drive 334-2417 334-2598
Teglia’s Paradise Park Activity Center 2745 Elementary Drive 356-3176 356-3175
Neil Road Recreation Center 3925 Neil Road 689-8484 689-8487
Park Maintenance/Urban Forestry 2055 Idlewild Drive 334-2270 334-2471
Parks Events Office 1005 Whitmore Lane 657-4630 326-5150
Rosewood Lakes Golf Course 6800 Pembroke Drive 857-2892 857-4488
Sibayan Youth & Recreation Center 1090 Bresson Avenue 326-6666 -
Reno Tennis Center 1901 Plumas Street 689-2975 -
Northwest Pool 2925 Apollo Way 334-2203 -
Idlewild Pool 1805 Idlewild Drive 334-2267 -
Traner Pool 1600 Carville Drive 334-2269 -
Plumas Gym 475 Monroe Street 334-2262 -
Rink On The River 10 North Virginia Street 334-6268 -
= Key Registration Sites Contact us for drop-in programs and schedules.
HOLIDAYS – CENTERS AND OFFICES CLOSED
Contact us for hours at Rosewood Lakes Golf Course & Northwest Pool
Labor Day Mon, Sept 1, 2008 Christmas Day Thur, Dec 25, 2008
Nevada Day Fri, Oct 31, 2008 New Year’s Day Thur, Jan 1, 2009
Veterans Day Tue, Nov 11, 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2009
Thanksgiving Thur, Nov 27, 2008 President’s Day Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Family Day Fri, Nov 28, 2008
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3. New
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Senior Center Addition at Neil Road Rink on the River 4
On May 27th, 2008, the city broke ground on an
addition to the Neil Road Recreation Center that will Program Registration 6
create the first dedicated Senior Center for the City
Adaptive Recreation 7
of Reno.
Youth Programs 8
Arts & Crafts 12
Dance 14
Parks 16
Park Features 18
Map 20
Rentals 22
The senior addition will expand existing services
and course offerings such as senior fitness classes,
Golf & Tennis 24
specialty arts and crafts classes, computer classes
and resource referrals. Conversations have also Adult Leagues 26
taken place with Washoe County Senior Services
concerning the joint location of their programs Pool Schedules 27
including the Congregate Meal Program, and with
Senior Services 32
the State Health Insurance Program to provide
outreach and Medicare counseling.
Arts & Culture 36
Substantial funding for the project was gained by Special Events 38
U.S. Senator Harry Reid who helped secure a federal
Economic Development Initiative Grant in the
amount of $900,000 for the physical construction
of this facility. Staff and participants are eager for
the grand opening early in 2009.
Somersett East Park Now Under Construction
This three-acre park will feature a playground,
On June 17th, 2008, Mayor Robert A. Cashell,
basketball courts, a shelter and picnic area,
Councilman Dave Aiazzi and Director Julee Conway
barbecue, seasonal restrooms, and
participated in a groundbreaking
a turf area for passive recreation.
ceremony for Somersett East Park,
When it opens in the fall of 2008,
located on Somersett Parkway in
it will be the 85th park in the City
Northwest Reno. It is the first of
of Reno’s park system.
two neighborhood parks to be built
by Somersett Development, LLC.
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Rink operation is dependent on weather & ice conditions.
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Call the Rink Hotline for condition updates – 334-6268.
HOURS
Monday 10am-1pm
Tuesday 10am-1pm and 7:30-10pm
Wednesday 10am-1pm and 6-10pm
Thursday 10am-1pm and 6-10pm
Friday 10am-1pm and 6-11pm
Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
ADMISSION PRICES
Adult (13 - 54) $6 Cash or check
payments only.
Child (3 - 12) $4
Credit and Debit
Senior (55+) $4 cards cannot be
Skate Rental $2 processed at rink.
Season Passes, Group Sales (for 20+),
and Private Rentals are available.
Holiday Dates
(The Rink is open with no break periods)
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27 11am-10pm
Family Day Friday, November 28 11am-11pm
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 11am-5pm
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 11am-5pm
Holiday Break
Monday, December 22 – Sunday, January 4
(Regular hours with no mid-day break)
New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31 11am-11:30pm
New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1 11am-10pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 19 11am-5pm
President’s Day Monday, February 16 11am-5pm
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5. Ice Skating
Skating Lessons:
Each session includes three 30-minute lessons for $21, includes skate rentals.
Participants will be grouped according to ability level.
Parent & Tot: Ages 3-5 years. Parent must participate, on-ice and in-skates.
Learn to Skate: Ages 6 years – Adult.
Registration begins Oct 1
Tuesday Lesson Schedule
Dec 2, 9, 16 Dec 30, Jan 6, 13 Jan 27, Feb 3, 10
Parent & Tot 6 PM 49192 6 PM 49194 6 PM 49207
Learn to Skate 6 PM 49196 6 PM 49198 6 PM 49218
Parent & Tot 6:35 PM 49193 6:35 PM 49195 6:35 PM 49208
Learn to Skate 6:35 PM 49197 6:35 PM 49199 6:35 PM 49219
Saturday Lesson Schedule
Dec 6, 13, 20 Jan 3, 10, 17 Jan 31, Feb 7, 14
Learn to Skate 9 AM 49202 9 AM 49213 9 AM 49220
Parent & Tot 9:35 AM 49200 9:35 AM 49209 9:35 AM 49211
Learn to Skate 9:35 AM 49203 9:35 AM 49214 9:35 AM 49221
Learn to Skate 10:10 AM 49204 10:10 AM 49215 10:10 AM 49222
Sunday Lesson Schedule
Dec 7, 14, 21 Jan 4, 11, 18 Feb 1, 8, 15
Parent & Tot 9:35 AM 49201 9:35 AM 49210 9:35 AM 49212
Learn to Skate 9:35 AM 49205 9:35 AM 49216 9:35 AM 49223
Learn to Skate 10:10 AM 49206 10:10 AM 49217 10:10 AM 49224
Private and semi-private (2-5 students) lessons are available by appointment.
Thirty minute lessons cost $35 for Private; $60 for Semi-Private.
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6. Registration
Information
Register in Person, By Phone, Fax or Online
Mission Statement
• Fill out a Household Account Form (valid
through May each year) To provide excellent parks, recreation,
• Sierra Kids and camps require a Participant and cultural opportunities which
Information Form
enhance the quality of life within the
• Call or visit a site listed on page 2 or Reno community.
• For online service, go to
cityofreno.com and select
Senior Dimensions
Parks, Rec. & Community Services
• Registration/payment is required in advance,
The Health Plan of Nevada,
prior to use of programs, services or facilities.
Inc. (HPN) has contracted with
Registration/payment is taken up until the
the City of Reno to provide
registration deadlines or when a program is
to all of HPN’s contracted Medicare members
full. Call for more information or download the
certain fitness and wellness services
rules and form on our web-site.
and benefits. Any eligible person
• Requests for Refunds, Transfers or Credits
enrolled with HPN can receive a
must be received on the written form by the
basic fitness membership with
criteria deadlines. Call for more information or
the city or fitness program
download the rules and form on our web-site.
enrollment at no charge.
Programs in this brochure with
Some programs have a registration deadline the Senior Dimensions logo qualify
and many fill to capacity. It is advised to as programs available as part of
register early to ensure your space. this HPN Medicare benefit.
Access for All
The City of Reno welcomes the opportunity to
Scholarships
provide accommodations to people with disabilities
The City of Reno is committed to providing
so that full participation in leisure and recreation
recreational opportunities to all residents
programs, classes, services and facilities may be
regardless of economic circumstances.
enjoyed by all. If you or a family member require
For this reason, a limited fund scholarship
a reasonable accommodation to participate in a
program is available to those who qualify.
program, please call a minimum of five business
If you have wanted to participate in our
days prior to the start of the program.
all-day camps, before- and after-school
programs or qualified activities but couldn’t
Efforts will be made to accommodate your
because of financial circumstances, we
request. If you have any questions or need
encourage you to apply. Information is
additional information please contact Inclusion
kept strictly confidential. For additional
Services at 334-2262. Hearing impaired individuals
information call 334-2260.
can use Nevada Relay - dial 711 for assistance.
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7. Adaptive Recreation
Adaptive
RECREATION The Adaptive BlazeSports is a national
REConnection program whose mission
is the best way is to maximize the
Newsletter to stay current potential of people with
on area adaptive a physical disability through
recreation opportunities. A typical issue includes sport by offering sports training,
descriptions of upcoming community events, sports competitions, summer camps and
and social programs, and area resources. Download other sports and recreational opportunities. The
a copy from our website or call April at 334-2260 to City of Reno is honored to have been chosen as
have each issue emailed to you. one of the BlazeSports America clubs. Contact
us for a detailed schedule.
Wheelchair Basketball
Blaze Sports presents the extreme
Out and About challenge of wheelchair
This community outing basketball! It’s fun....its fast!
program is geared Wheelchair basketball is a sport
for young adults ages for everyone - people who
15 years and up with use wheelchairs for mobility
disabilities and their and people who don’t. Skill
caregivers/companions. development and fun is
Join us for bowling, emphasized. For players ages 8 – 14 years.
cooking, golfing, fishing, Thursdays, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Fee: $36
field trips and more. Contact us for a detailed
Northeast Community
Oct 16 – Nov 20 48896
schedule of activities each month.
Center
Neil Road Recreation
Adaptive Golf Feb 25 - Apr 2 48897
Center
Disabled Sports USA
Far West has partnered
with Rosewood Lakes
Wheelchair Tennis
Golf Course this fall to
Are you interested in the extreme
offer a six-week session
challenge of wheelchair
of golf instruction
tennis? It’s fun....its fast!
beginning in September. Whether you are an absolute
Wheelchair Tennis is a sport
beginner or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find a place
for everyone, people who
at our golf clinics taught by golf professionals. To
use wheelchairs for mobility
register or for more information, please contact
and people who don’t. Skill
reservations at (530) 581-4161 or reservations@
development and fun is
disabledsports.net.
emphasized. For players of all
ages. Saturdays at Whitaker Park.
Sept 6 - Oct 11 48898 $36
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8. yOUTH pROGRAMS
Serving grades K-6 in elementary schools throughout Washoe County, Sierra Kids is a quality recreation
program for children who need a safe, supervised environment before or after school. Snack is provided
in the afternoons and homework assistance is available. Specialty instructors teach art, yoga, dance and
sports to after school participants. Youth sports leagues are planned for after school participants too.
Registration/payment is required by the Thursday PRIOR to the week of attendance.
Re2minder:
Alice Smith+ Esther Bennett Sierra Vista
Bernice Mathews*+ Hunter Lake Silver Lake+ The 00 8-2
Caughlin Ranch Jessie Beck Smithridge begins M 009 school year
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Coral Academy of Lemmon Valley Stead
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Science Mamie Towles Verdi l calenda
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Desert Heights* Mount Rose Veteran’s Memorial+ s.
Dodson Peavine Virginia Palmer
Donner Springs Pleasant Valley Westergard
Double Diamond+ Roy Gomm
Elmcrest Sarah Winnemucca+ *Mornings Only
SIERRA KIDS RATES
Aproximate Times*
Weekly Rate Partial Week Rate
Morning $25 $7.50 per day
Morning Program: 7-8:45 a.m.
Afternoon $40 $12.50 per day
Afternoon Program: 3-6 p.m.
Morning and
$65 -
Afternoon
*Times may vary according to bell schedule.
Early Release Day - $20
+Sierra Kids families at Alice Smith, Bernice Mathews, Double Diamond, Sarah Winnemucca, Silver
Lake, and Veteran’s Memorial elementary schools will find Vacation Station of particular interest.
Vacation Station’s camp environment can be enjoyed during track breaks by students at these year-round
multi-track schools.
WCSD 2008 - 2009 Multi-Track Break Schedule
Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track
Tue 5/27 - Fri 6/27 Mon 7/7 - Fri 8/1 Mon 8/4 - Fri 8/29 Tue 9/2 - Fri 10/3
Mon 10/6 - Thu 10/30 Mon 11/3 - Wed 11/26 Mon 12/1 - Fri 12/19 Mon 1/5 - Fri 1/20 (‘09)
Mon 2/2 - Fri 2/27 Mon 3/2 - Fri 3/27 Mon 3/30 - Fri 5/1 Mon 5/4 - Fri 5/22
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9. youth programs
Vacation Station
provides organized
recreational
opportunities to school
age children in traditional
and year-round schools.
The program features group games, crafts, sports
and free time to play with friends or read, all while Kids Café
under the supervision of trained City of Reno staff. A nutritious, well balanced dinner is served for FREE
Vacation Station is open year round! Available at nine locations through a partnership with the
for track breaks, winter and spring breaks, and Washoe County School District, Northern Nevada
snow days too! Vacation Station is a Character Food Bank and the City of Reno. Registration not
Counts! certified Gold Medal Children’s Activity required – just show up! Ages 2-18. Monday – Friday
Center. Ages 6 – 14. Northeast Community Center. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Mondays – Fridays 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fee: $90 per week. Locations:
Scholarships are available.
Bernice Mathews Elementary
Desert Heights Elementary
CHARACTER COUNTS! is a service
Dodson Elementary
mark of Josephson Institute. Visit
Donner Springs Elementary
www.charactercounts.org.
Lemmon Valley Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary
Smithridge Elementary
Stead Elementary
Sibayan Youth Center
Youth Sports
The Reno Youth Sports Association (RYSA) coordinates all the youth sports leagues (soccer, baseball,
football, softball, lacrosse, and cheerleading) that use City of Reno park properties. Signups for spring
seasons typically start in December, and signups for fall seasons start around May. Watch the briefs in
the Reno Gazette-Journal for most league announcements. You can also call the RYSA at 996-1313 or
visit their website at www.renoyouthsports.org.
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10. SPRING
YOUTH PROGRAMS
INTER &
W
CAMPS
BREAK
This camp is perfect for the These quality camps feature
younger campers, ages 6 a wide variety of activities
to 8. There will be a smaller including sports, field trips, and
number of kids enrolled. arts and crafts. Age: 6-14. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Perfect for your child’s first
Neil Road Recreation Center
camp experience. The camp is
Dec 22 - 26 49604 $72
full of games, activities and field trips. Northeast
Community Center. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec 29 - Jan 2 49607 $72
Dec 22-26 47464 $72 Apr 13 - 17 47700 $90
Dec 29-Jan 2 47466 $72 Plumas Gym
Apr 13-17 47473 $90 Dec 22 - 26 49605 $72
Dec 29 - Jan 2 49608 $72
Apr 13 - 17 47701 $90
An amazing outdoor winter Billinghurst Middle School
survival camp. Get experience
Dec 22 - 26 49606 $72
with the experts from the Tahoe
Dec 29 - Jan 2 49609 $72
and Reno area. This camp for 8-14
year olds features a wide variety Apr 13 - 17 47702 $90
of winter activities and field trips
including snow-shoeing and indoor rock climbing.
Northeast Community Center. Spring Break
Tennis Camp
Dec 22-26 47458 $100
Learn the basics
Dec 29-Jan 2 47459 $100
including stroke technique,
forehand and backhand, how
to serve and volley and more! There
Learn to lead camp programs, will be instruction and games and lots of fun!
plan activities and games, Registration processed
and coordinate schedules. only at the Reno Tennis
Experience personal growth Center. Call 689-2975
and leadership development for information.
too. This is a great way to Age: 7 - 14. Monday
discover if a future career in recreation is for you! April 13 – Thursday
Age: 13-15. Northeast Community Center. April 16 from 9:30 a.m.
Dec 22-26 47476 $72 – 12:30 p.m. at the
Reno Tennis Center.
Dec 29-Jan 2 47477 $72
Fee: $100.
Apr 13-17 47479 $90
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11. Sibayan R.E.C. “Club ION” Teen Dance Series
R.E.C.
YOUTH PRoGRAMS
Every month the Sibayan REC will host a dance
geared to local teens to attend and have fun! Age
12 – 17. Sibayan Youth Center. Fridays from 8 p.m.
to midnight. $3 REC Members, $5 Non-Members.
Sibayan R.E.C. Local Sports Trips
Every month the Sibayan REC will host a trip to
The R.E.C. provides great opportunities for young a local athletic team game. Go to a Wolf Pack
adults ages 12-20 to explore recreational and football or basketball game, an NBA D-League
educational interests and develop life skills. Evening game, or another sporting event. Schedules are
activities includes sports instruction and games in the still being released, so check with the REC for the
gym, dance lessons, special speakers and more. Fee: next event. Age 12 – 17. Advance registration is
$25 for 6 month membership, $12.50 for 3 months. required. Cost: $3 REC Members, $5 Non-Members.
Two locations to choose from: Sibayan R.E.C. Monthly Trips
Every month the Sibayan REC will host a day trip
Neil Road Recreation Center
for REC members. Age 12 – 17. Saturdays from 12
3925 Neil Road
– 5 p.m. Advance registration is required. Cost: $3
Phone: 689-8484
REC Members, $5 Non-Members.
Mon – Fri 2:30 – 9 p.m.
Sat 12 – 6 p.m.
Youth City Council
Sibayan Youth & Recreation Center
The City of Reno Youth
1090 Bresson Avenue
City Council (YCC) consists
Phone: 326-6666
of 15 members, ages 14-
Mon – Fri 2:30 – 8:30 p.m.
18, who are from Reno,
Dinner Served at 5:30 p.m.
Sparks and unincorporated
areas of Washoe County.
!
NEW It serves in an advisory
capacity to the Reno City
Council on youth issues,
R.E.C. Teen Sports Leagues
relationships, and healthy alternatives. The YCC
These new recreational sports leagues are
is one of the few Reno boards and commissions
designed for youth ages 12 – 17 to get active,
that allows non-Reno residents to be appointed.
develop teamwork, and
have fun. Advance The YCC meets the fourth Tuesday of each
registration is month at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers,
required. Games 1 East First Street. Upcoming meetings are
will be held at Aug 26, Sept 23, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 23,
both, the Neil January 27, Feb 24, Mar 24 and Apr 28. All
Road and Sibayan meetings are open to the public.
Recreation
Centers.
TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES
Sept 17 – Oct 17 3x3 Basketball Wed, Fri 47456 $10 Mem / $15 Non-Mem
Sept 20 – Dec 15 Volleyball Mon, Sat 47454 $10 Mem / $20 Non-Mem
Oct 18 – Jan 30 Indoor Soccer Wed, Fri, Sat 47457 $15 Mem / $30 Non-Mem
Jan 3 – Mar 30 Dodgeball Mon, Sat 47472 $10 Mem / $20 Non-Mem
Jan 31 – Apr 10 Flag Football Wed, Fri, Sat 47480 $10 Mem / $20 Non-Mem
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Arts and Crafts
Ar Crazy for Clay Pots
It really is crazy all the creative ways you can use
You’ve seen the amazing
a terra cotta pot other than just for plants. Learn
performance of artist
ng
Painti
how to make gifts such as candy jars, candle lamps,
Bob Ross on television.
Oil garden bugs, wind chimes and more! Age: 18+.
You too can paint realistic
McKinley Arts & Culture Center. Tuesdays 1 – 3 p.m.
landscape, floral or
Sept 16 40057 $10
wildlife paintings. Taught
by Shawna Burkhart. A $20 materials fee paid to the Oct 14 40058 $10
instructor provides all supplies except for a canvas.
Nov 4 40059 $10
Students must bring a 16x20 medium primed canvas
Dec 2 40060 $10
to class. 1 - 5 p.m. Age: 13+. Fee: $59.
Jan 20 49600 $10
Northeast Community Center
Feb 17 49601 $10
Sept 5 46893 $59
Mar 17 49602 $10
Nov 7 46895 $59
Apr 21 49603 $10
Teglia’s Activity Center
Oct 18 46894 $59
Specialty Arts & Crafts
Jan 10 49190 $59 Scrapbooking, Knitting, Fleece Sewing, Painting,
Mar 14 49191 $59 and Holiday Arts & Crafts! Age: 18+. Northeast
Community Center. Mondays 1 - 3 p.m.
Ceramic Workshop Sept 22 – 29 43789 $10
This class is designed to accommodate all skill levels.
Oct 6 – 20 43790 $15
Projects are completed as a group focusing on the
Nov 17 43791 $15
techniques needed to complete a ceramic piece from
start to finish. Mediums used include acrylic paints, Dec 8 43792 $20
glazes and translucents. Age: 18+. McKinley Arts &
Culture Center. Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sept 10 – 24 43787 $45
Oct 8 – 22 43788 $45
Jan 7 – 21 47364 $45
Feb 4 – 18 47365 $45
Mar 4 – 18 47366 $45
Apr 1 – 15 47367 $45
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13. Special interest Classes
Special Interest Classes
UFO Studio Time
UFO (Un-Finished Objects) Studio Time is designed
for that person who needs a place to complete
projects that may be lying around. Join other
crafters at McKinley Arts and Culture Center to
finish them. Acrylics, glazes and cleaning tools are
Build a closer bond with your dog. Dog’s shot record
available for use. Limited firing is included in the fee
must be brought to the first class. Saturdays.
at instructor’s discretion. Age: 18+. McKinley Arts
Comstock Park 10 - 11 a.m.
& Culture Center. Tuesdays 12 – 3 p.m.
Aug 23 - Sept 27 46866 $75
Sept 9 – 30 43797 $20
Oct 18 - Nov 22 46867 $75
Oct 7 – 28 43798 $20
Dec 6 - Jan 10 46869 $75
Nov 4 – 25 43799 $15
Jan 17 - Feb 21 48890 $75
Dec 2 – 9 43800 $10 Feb 28 - Apr 18 48892 $75
Jan 6 – 20 47429 $15 Apr 25 - Jun 6 48894 $75
Feb 3 – 17 47430 $15 McKinley Arts & Culture Center 1 - 2 p.m.
Aug 23 - Sept 27 46865 $75
Mar 3 – 17 47431 $15
Oct 18 - Nov 22 46868 $75
Apr 7 – 21 47432 $15
Dec 6 - Jan 10 46870 $75
Jan 17 - Feb 21 48891 $75
Parent & Preschooler Arts & Crafts
Parent and Preschooler Arts & Crafts class fosters Feb 28 - Apr 18 48893 $75
the creativity in your child. Projects are designed Apr 25 - Jun 6 48895 $75
to promote creativity and build self-esteem. With
new projects each week, this is a great way for
preschoolers to learn to work with a variety of Jazzercise
materials and use their imagination while creating When you love your workout, the results come
wonderful projects and spending quality time with easy. That’s why Jazzercise blends aerobics, yoga,
Mom or Dad. Age: 3-8. McKinley Arts & Culture Pilates, and kickboxing movements into fun dance
Center. Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. routines set to fresh new music. All fitness levels
are welcome! Taught by Joy Brackney. For ages 16+.
Sept 2 – 23 43805 $30
Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Oct 7 – 28 43806 $30
Sept 2 – 30 47098 $36
Nov 4 – 18 43807 $15
Oct 1 – 29 50196 $36
Dec 2 – 23 43808 $30
Nov 3 – 26 47100 $36
Jan 6 – 20 47352 $15
Dec 1 – 31 47101 $36
Feb 3 – 17 47353 $15
Mar 3 – 15 47354 $15
Apr 7 – 21 47355 $15
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dance classes
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DA Beginner Tap – Ages 13+
Saturdays – 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Sept 6 – Oct 11 47178 $24
Oct 18 – Dec 6 47179 $24
Jan 10 - Feb 28 48741 $24
Mar 7 – Apr 11 48754 $24
Apr 25 – May 30 48755 $20
Intermediate Tap – Ages 13+
Belly Dance Wednesdays – 6 - 7 p.m.
Northeast Community Center. Sept 3 – Oct 15 47182 $28
Oct 22 – Dec 3 47183 $24
Beginner Belly Dance – Ages 13+
Jan 7 – Feb 18 48743 $28
Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Feb 25 – Apr 8 48757 $28
Sept 18 – Oct 23 47670 $55 Apr 22 – May 27 48759 $24
Advanced Tap – Ages 13+
Oct 30 – Dec 11 47672 $55
Mondays – 6 - 7 p.m.
Intermediate Belly Dance – Ages 13+
Sept 8 – Oct 13 47335 $24
Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m. Oct 20 – Dec 1 47336 $28
Jan 5 – Feb 23 48745 $24
Sept 18 – Oct 23 47671 $55
Mar 2 – Apr 6 48749 $24
Oct 30 – Dec 11 47673 $55
Apr 20 – May 18 48752 $20
Advanced Belly Dance – Ages 13+
Senior Tap – Ages 50+
Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesdays – 9 - 10 a.m.
Sept 3 – Oct 15 47338 $28
Sept 17 – Oct 22 49293 $55
Oct 22 – Dec 3 47339 $24
Oct 29 - Dec 10 49294 $55
Jan 7 – Feb 18 48746 $28
Feb 25 – Apr 8 48762 $28
Apr 22 – May 27 48763 $24
Tap Dance
Northeast Community Center.
Beginner Tap – Age 7 - 12
Saturdays – 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Sept 6 – Oct 11 47170 $24
Oct 18 – Dec 6 47171 $24
Jan 10 – Feb 28 48772 $24
Mar 7 – Apr 11 48773 $24
Apr 25 – May 30 48794 $20
Intermediate Tap – Age 7 - 12
Saturdays – 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Sept 6 – Oct 11 47175 $24
Oct 18 – Dec 6 47176 $24
Jan 10 – Feb 28 48774 $24
Mar 7 - Apr 11 48775 $24
Apr 25 – May 30 48796 $20
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15. DANCE
Hip Hop Jazz
Dance Classes
Northeast Community Center.
Ages 5 - 7 – Mondays – 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Dates Course # Fee
Sept 8 - 29 46881 $32
Oct 6 - 27 46884 $32
Nov 3 - 24 46887 $32
Dec 1 - 15 46890 $25
Jan 5 - 26 47684 $24
Feb 2 - Mar 2 47687 $32
Mar 9 - 30 47690 $32
Apr 6 - 27 47693 $25
Ages 7 - 10 – Mondays – 6:15 - 7:15p.m.
Sept 8 - 29 46882 $32
Oct 6 - 27 46885 $32
Nov 3 - 24 46888 $32
Dec 1 - 15 46891 $25
Jan 5 - 26 47685 $25
Feb 2 - Mar 2 47688 $32
Ballet Dance
Mar 9 - 30 47691 $32
Northeast Community Center.
Apr 6 - 27 47694 $25
Ages 10 - 16 – Tuesdays – 6:15 - 7:15p.m. Creative Ballet – Ages 3 - 6
Sept 9 - 30 46883 $32 Tuesdays – 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Oct. 7 - 28 46886 $32 Sept 9 - 30 46874 $32
Nov 4 - 25 46889 $25 Oct 7 - 28 46875 $32
Dec 2 - 16 46892 $25 Nov 4 - 25 46876 $25
Jan 6 - 27 47687 $32 Dec 2 - 16 46877 $25
Feb 3 - 24 47689 $32 Jan 6 - 27 47696 $32
Mar 3 - 24 47692 $32 Feb 3 - 24 47697 $32
Mar 31 - Apr 28 47695 $32 Mar 3 - 24 47698 $32
Mar 31 - Apr 28 47699 $32
Beginner Ballet – Ages 4 - 6
Mondays – 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Sept 8 - Oct 13 47154 $24
Oct 20 - Dec 1 47155 $28
Jan 5 – Feb 23 48820 $24
Mar 2 – Apr 6 48821 $24
Apr 20 – May 18 48826 $20
Beginner Ballet– Ages 7 - 12
Saturdays – 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Sept 6 - Oct 11 47157 $24
Oct 18 - Dec 6 47158 $28
Jan 10 – Feb 28 48822 $24
Mar 7 – Apr 11 48823 $24
Apr 25 – May 30 48838 $20
Intermediate Ballet – Ages 7 - 12
Wednesdays – 5 - 5:50 p.m.
Sept 3 - Oct 15 47164 $28
Oct 22 - Dec 3 47158 $24
Jan 7 – Feb 18 48825 $28
Feb 25 – Apr 8 48847 $28
Apr 22 – May 27 48848 $24
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Junior Gardeners Idlewild Park Train Ride
In the spring of 2009, the Junior Gardener program Enjoy a nostalgic train ride through Idlewild Park.
will return for its third season at the Northeast A fixture for years, the train ride for children and
Community Center. Students enrolled in Vacation adults circles the Idlewild ponds, allowing riders to
Station or camp programs work with park see more of the park’s natural beauty in a unique
rangers to cultivate and harvest lettuce, radishes, way. Runs weekdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. through Labor
tomatoes, carrots, chives, basil, lavender, and other Day, and weekends 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. through Sept 28.
edible plants. A new, Expected return after the winter in March. Cost: $2.
secure 1500 square Free for ages 2 and under.
foot garden area
allows more students
to get involved. Park
rangers emphasize
the educational
aspects of
gardening
while the youth
gain hands on
experience. At Teglia’s Paradise Park Community Garden
the fall harvest, Now in its 11th year, the Community Garden at
students get to Teglia’s Paradise Park has garden plots available for
enjoy the fruits growing your own vegetables, herbs, flowers or
of their labor. fruit. The garden is a multi-generational horticulture
program fully accessible to persons with disabilities.
Huffaker Trail Fitness Hike/Walk Starting Feb 1, rent
Join rangers and your neighbors Tuesdays and a plot for just $5 for
Thursdays at 9 a.m. for a 1.5 mile walk on the the entire growing
Huffaker Trail. All ages, fitness levels and even dogs season. Plots will be
on leashes are welcome. Meet at Huffaker Park at assigned on a first
1160 East Huffaker Lane. Free. come, first serve
basis. Age 16+.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a worldwide Discover parks you never knew existed. Find public
game of hide and seek art in many locations that you have never seen
dedicated to GPS users. With before. The GPS unit is the only real investment
your GPS unit, you can hide or you have to make to enjoy this recreational activity.
seek “treasures”. The Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Department has The coordinates to the caches are posted at
hidden caches at many of our city parks, www.geocaching.com. This site
and will be adding more. It is a great way provides the information on caches
to get out with friends and family or by throughout the world and tips on how
yourself if you prefer. to hide and seek a cache.
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parks
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Urban Forestry
Our urban forest encompasses trees and
vegetation on both public and private property
within the city limits. A dedicated staff of
arborists and a professional Urban Forester
maintain over 22,000 publicly owned trees in city
parks and along
public streets. Their
work is vital to both
public safety and
tree preservation.
Reno’s arborists are
concerned about
trees that appear to be dead, dying, or diseased,
that have large broken limbs, low limbs, or limbs
blocking traffic signs, signals or intersection sight
lines. To report concerns about trees causing a public
hazard call Reno Direct at 334-INFO.
Firewood Sales
Reno Urban Forestry sells firewood to the general public during the months
of September and March. The wood yard located at 190
Telegraph is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. for wood cutting. The wood is in log form and
requires people to saw their own rounds for splitting. The
cost is $75 per cord. Customers must first sign a waiver of
liability and pay in advance at the Park Maintenance Office,
2055 Idlewild Drive. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
- Friday, excluding holidays. Payment by cash or check only.
Phone Book Recycling
In November and December, the city of Reno will participate in the
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful phone book recycling campaign.
Bring your out of date phone books to the Northeast Community
Center or the Neil Road Recreation Center. Visit www.ktmb.org
for more information.
Christmas Tree Recycling
From Dec 26 - Jan 11, your Christmas tree can be recycled
into mulch for use in parks and landscapes. Bring them to
Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Rancho San Rafael Regional
Park or Shadow Mountain Sports Complex between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. A donation is requested but not
required.
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Rentable Shelters
Horse Shoe Court
Lake, Pond, River
Baseball/Softball
Basketball Court
Water Play Toys
Exercise Course
Tables/Benches
Soccer/Football
Picnic Shelter
Tennis Court
Bicycle path
Rest Rooms
Playground
Barbeque
Volleyball
Pathway
Trails
Downtown
400 Island Avenue
Barbara Bennett Park ● ● ● ● ● ●
Bicentennial Park 10 Ralston Street ● ● ●
City Plaza 10 North Virginia ● ●
st
Fulton Corner ● ●
1 Street & Arlington Ave
Powning Veterans
150 South Virginia Street ●
Memorial Park
Truckee River Whitewater
Arlington & 1st Street ●
Park at Wingfield
st
West Street Plaza ● ●
200 West 1 Street
1st Street & Arlington Ave
Wingfield Park ● ●
North Valleys
Dorothy McAlinden Park 12000 Mt. Charleston ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Mayors Park & Fields 12000 Mt. Charleston ●
Panther Valley Park 850 Link Lane ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Raleigh Heights Park 825 Burgess Place ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Silver Lake Park 8855 Red Baron Blvd. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Northeast
Dick Taylor Memorial Park 1140 Beech Street ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
455 East 8th Street
Eighth Street Parkway ● ●
th
Evans Park ● ●
200 East 9 Street ■
Melody Lane Park 2370 Scottsdale Road ● ● ● ● ●
Pat Baker Park 1910 Bishop Street ● * ● ● ● ● ●
Rotary Centennial Park 1265 Hillboro Street ● ● ● ● ●
Sage Street Park 790 Sage Street ● ● ● ●
Sterling Village Tot Lot 760 Winston Drive ● ● ● ●
Teglia’s Paradise Park
2745 Elementary Drive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
(Two Rentable Shelters)
Traner Pool 1700 Carville Drive ● ●
University Ridge Park 990 South University Loop ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Northwest
Canyon Creek Park 1485 Robb Drive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Hilltop Park 3950 Buckingham Square ● ● ● ● ●
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Irving Circle Park 85 Irving Park Circle
Lake Park 40 Coleman Drive ● ● ● ●
Las Brisas Park 5950 Las Brisas ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Riverside Drive at
Lunsford Park ●
Washington Street
McKinley Park 925 Riverside Drive ●
Northgate Park 6450 Moonridge Terrace ● ● ● ● ●
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Northwest Park 2775 Apollo Way ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Oxbow Nature Study Area 3100 Dickerson Road ● ● ● ●
Peavine Fields 825 Wyoming Avenue ●
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Rainbow Ridge Park 1355 Rainbow Ridge Road ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Reno Sports Complex 2975 North Virginia Street ● ●
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Riverside Drive Park 650 Riverside Drive ● ● ●
Seminary Park 1101 Sierra Street ●
Sky Country Park 3290 Snake River Drive ● ● ● ● ● ●
Whitaker Park 550 University Terrace ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Terrace Sports Complex 2525 Robb Drive ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Valley Wood Park 6555 Valley Wood Drive ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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■ Seasonal Restrooms, Open April – October (weather permitting)
* New restrooms scheduled to open fall 2008
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