Dog Parks and Off-Leash areas
Aunt Kim's Dog House Dog & Cat Boarding
Rancho San Rafael Dog Park...
This guy ALWAYS carries treats!
This guy ALWAYS carries treats!
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From I80, North on Keystone Right on Coleman, Enter the white gates on the right, Left on 1st gravel
road. Drive to end. *WINTER PARKING directions: From I80, North on Keystone Right on Coleman, Enter
the white gates on the right, drive past the tree line to the parking lot with the restrooms. There will be
"DOG PARK PARKING" signs set out near the entrance.
http://www.washoecounty.us/parks
Evan's Canyon: North Reno This in located in Rancho San Rafael Park on the North side of McCarran
Blvd.. Virginia Street North of McCarran Blvd., take 1st left into Reno Sports Complex parking lot. Drive to
the end, the trail head will be on your right. Walk to the big blue Basque Monument, then down the hill.
Turn right at the sign. 1 mile hike next to a stream.
http://www.washoecounty.us/parks or http://www.mikeonthetrail.info/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Hiking.
EvansCreekCanyon
Whittaker Park: North RENO
Located at 550 University Terrace, between Washington and Ralston Streets. 0.75 Acres. http://www.
cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=294
Virginia Lake Park: Central RENO Completely fenced, Plumb, South on Lakeside, sharp right just before
lake, turn right immediately after playground on the right. The dog park will be on your left. http://www.
cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=294
Rainy Day? Try your local public school. Great for weekends and holidays.
Lots of covered walk-ways for you.
Hidden Valley: East RENO Several thousand acres of open space and three completely fenced areas.
From McCarran Blvd. & Rock, go East on Rock (Pembrook), pass the stop sign, right on Parkway. Drive
to the end, turn left. http://www.washoecounty.us/parks
The new dog park features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, a double-gated entry system
to provide a secure area to leash and unleash, shaded seating areas, walking paths and watering
stations. No water Nov - May.
The other dog area is round with a 6' tall fence, scruffy sagebrush,a picnic table and running water. No
water Nov-May.
Finally, the best part is thousands of acres of open space beyond blocked roads. Go beyond the dog
parks to the South end of the park. You will find gated roads that have walk through areas to the side.
Park and hike.
Steamboat Ditch Trail: South RENO
From I80, South on West McCarran Blvd. then turn right on Mayberry. Drive about a mile to the Juniper
Hills sub-division and turn left on Plateau. Drive another mile and turn right on Woodchuck. Parking is
immediately on your right. You will find 4 miles of nearly flat trail running next to a 3' deep irrigation ditch
(water to the ditch is redirected Oct-May). GREAT swimming for Spot, and great views for you. I also love
this place for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Huffaker Hill: South RENO
From 395S, take the 2nd S. Virginia exit. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Turn right on E. Patriot, right
on Portman, left on Offenhouser. The park is on your right. Walk through the park, over bridge and up the
trail. Lots of dogs to visit with 79 am and after 5pm.
http://www.cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=294
Timberline Road to Thomas Creek: South RENO Mt. Rose Hwy
From 395, take Hwy 431 West, pass the Fire station, 2nd street on right is Timberline. Drive to the end...it
becomes a gravel road, cross over a 1 lane bridge. Turn left, then left again. Park at the far end of the dirt
lot. There is a trail head leading to 1.5 miles of trail through the aspens, next to a beautiful creek. You
can continue up to Dry Pond (gorgeous in the spring) via switchbacks. Information: 775-882-2766
http://www.mikeonthetrail.info/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Hiking.DryPondLoop-2007-0528
Ophir Creek: Mt. Rose Hwy.
From 395, take 431 West, over the Summit, past the meadow on your left. Get to the tree line, make a U-
turn and park. Walk through the meadow or take the trails through the trees. Perfect for snow-shoeing
too!
Sparks Marina: SPARKS
Enclosed area on the south side of the Marina. Nice beach for dog swimming.
300 Howard Drive off of I80 & East McCarran Blvd.
http://www.ci.sparks.nv.us/living/parks/marina/
Sparks Open Space: SPARKS
Hundreds of acres and an irrigation ditch with water (May – Oct). I80E to Pyramid North, about 4 miles,
right on Disc Drive, pass Gold's Gym. There is a Speed Limit sign 40mph, turn seconds before that
sign. Follow the gravel road for 1/8 mile, pull over. Hike
Martis Wildlife Area: TRUCKEE, CA
I80W, 287 South, you will see a sign on the right hand side of the road MARTIS WILDLIFE...,Turn right just
before the BLUE SIGN on the right, follow the gravel road to the end. The trail has a wonderful stream
and meanders through the pine trees and meadows. This is my favorite place. http://snunes.blogspot.
com/2008/06/martis-creek-wildlife-area.html
road. Drive to end. *WINTER PARKING directions: From I80, North on Keystone Right on Coleman, Enter
the white gates on the right, drive past the tree line to the parking lot with the restrooms. There will be
"DOG PARK PARKING" signs set out near the entrance.
http://www.washoecounty.us/parks
Evan's Canyon: North Reno This in located in Rancho San Rafael Park on the North side of McCarran
Blvd.. Virginia Street North of McCarran Blvd., take 1st left into Reno Sports Complex parking lot. Drive to
the end, the trail head will be on your right. Walk to the big blue Basque Monument, then down the hill.
Turn right at the sign. 1 mile hike next to a stream.
http://www.washoecounty.us/parks or http://www.mikeonthetrail.info/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Hiking.
EvansCreekCanyon
Whittaker Park: North RENO
Located at 550 University Terrace, between Washington and Ralston Streets. 0.75 Acres. http://www.
cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=294
Virginia Lake Park: Central RENO Completely fenced, Plumb, South on Lakeside, sharp right just before
lake, turn right immediately after playground on the right. The dog park will be on your left. http://www.
cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=294
Rainy Day? Try your local public school. Great for weekends and holidays.
Lots of covered walk-ways for you.
Hidden Valley: East RENO Several thousand acres of open space and three completely fenced areas.
From McCarran Blvd. & Rock, go East on Rock (Pembrook), pass the stop sign, right on Parkway. Drive
to the end, turn left. http://www.washoecounty.us/parks
The new dog park features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, a double-gated entry system
to provide a secure area to leash and unleash, shaded seating areas, walking paths and watering
stations. No water Nov - May.
The other dog area is round with a 6' tall fence, scruffy sagebrush,a picnic table and running water. No
water Nov-May.
Finally, the best part is thousands of acres of open space beyond blocked roads. Go beyond the dog
parks to the South end of the park. You will find gated roads that have walk through areas to the side.
Park and hike.
Steamboat Ditch Trail: South RENO
From I80, South on West McCarran Blvd. then turn right on Mayberry. Drive about a mile to the Juniper
Hills sub-division and turn left on Plateau. Drive another mile and turn right on Woodchuck. Parking is
immediately on your right. You will find 4 miles of nearly flat trail running next to a 3' deep irrigation ditch
(water to the ditch is redirected Oct-May). GREAT swimming for Spot, and great views for you. I also love
this place for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Huffaker Hill: South RENO
From 395S, take the 2nd S. Virginia exit. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Turn right on E. Patriot, right
on Portman, left on Offenhouser. The park is on your right. Walk through the park, over bridge and up the
trail. Lots of dogs to visit with 79 am and after 5pm.
http://www.cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=294
Timberline Road to Thomas Creek: South RENO Mt. Rose Hwy
From 395, take Hwy 431 West, pass the Fire station, 2nd street on right is Timberline. Drive to the end...it
becomes a gravel road, cross over a 1 lane bridge. Turn left, then left again. Park at the far end of the dirt
lot. There is a trail head leading to 1.5 miles of trail through the aspens, next to a beautiful creek. You
can continue up to Dry Pond (gorgeous in the spring) via switchbacks. Information: 775-882-2766
http://www.mikeonthetrail.info/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Hiking.DryPondLoop-2007-0528
Ophir Creek: Mt. Rose Hwy.
From 395, take 431 West, over the Summit, past the meadow on your left. Get to the tree line, make a U-
turn and park. Walk through the meadow or take the trails through the trees. Perfect for snow-shoeing
too!
Sparks Marina: SPARKS
Enclosed area on the south side of the Marina. Nice beach for dog swimming.
300 Howard Drive off of I80 & East McCarran Blvd.
http://www.ci.sparks.nv.us/living/parks/marina/
Sparks Open Space: SPARKS
Hundreds of acres and an irrigation ditch with water (May – Oct). I80E to Pyramid North, about 4 miles,
right on Disc Drive, pass Gold's Gym. There is a Speed Limit sign 40mph, turn seconds before that
sign. Follow the gravel road for 1/8 mile, pull over. Hike
Martis Wildlife Area: TRUCKEE, CA
I80W, 287 South, you will see a sign on the right hand side of the road MARTIS WILDLIFE...,Turn right just
before the BLUE SIGN on the right, follow the gravel road to the end. The trail has a wonderful stream
and meanders through the pine trees and meadows. This is my favorite place. http://snunes.blogspot.
com/2008/06/martis-creek-wildlife-area.html