Recreation and Open Space

Hello Carson City and welcome to this brisk first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Among today's featured events are an election forum and a meet and greet, dance lessons, art exhibits, and Monday Night Football.

Weekend events, including Oktoberfests and zany outhouse races, continue Sunday around Carson City and throughout the greater Reno-Tahoe area.

October in Northern Nevada means more than Nevada Day. There are also outhouse races, fall festivals and Oktoberfests; all three of which are happening this first weekend of October around the region.

Good day Carson City, it is Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Nothing like a cool down and fall color changes for a nice kick start to the weekend. Among today's featured events are a dodgeball tournament fundraiser for domestic violence awareness month, art showings and reception, live music, standup comedy and more.

Hello Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 4. There are 89 days left in 2018. Cool, cloudy with scattered showers will occupy much of the day's weather, according to forecasters. Among today's featured events are networking opportunities, NAMI Western Nevada gala, an evening hike, a fundraiser, art showings and more.

Good day Carson City, it is Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. For those counting, there's 83 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are morning coffee with members of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, a brown bag book lunch with Tahoe's favorite mystery writer, a restaurant ribbon cutting at Gather restaurant, Ideas on Tap at Battle Born Social, live jazz and more.

Nevada Day is one of Carson City's biggest events and enjoyed by thousands of people. This year, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is working closely with the Nevada Day committee to orchestrate a mass clean-up of downtown the day following Nevada Day.

Good morning Carson City, today is Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. We may get a chance to see something we haven't in a while: Rain showers. The National Weather Service says there's a 30 percent chance today and 70 percent chance Wednesday. Good news for our rather parched city. Among today's featured events are a morning walk and evening hike, a Pony Express celebration in Silver Springs, a viewing of the Hitchcock classic "Rear Window" and more.

Hello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. A nice cool down is ahead with a slight chance of showers tonight and into tomorrow. Among today's featured events are the Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness campaign Kickoff at Red’s Old 395 Grill, art showings, a candidate luncheon and Monday night football. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has ordered flags to half-staff this Monday, Oct. 1 from sunrise to sunset as a mark of respect and in remembrance of the victims of #1October. #VegasStronger

On Saturday, Sept. 22, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space hosted its first full moon guided hike at Prison Hill. While the department does have multiple guided hikes throughout the season, this was the first hike guided during the full moon.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently seeking individuals and pairs interested in leading interpretive programs in one of our many parks and open spaces.

Interested individuals and pairs are encouraged to apply!

If interested, please find the link below:

http://carson.org/government/departments-g-z/parks-recreation-open-space...

Carson City and its collaborative partner, Carson Rifle and Pistol Club, implemented a modified schedule for its Covered and Prone 300 Yard Rifle Line, due to reports of a possible safety concern at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range.

From deal hunters to hagglers and window shoppers, the second annual Carson City Community Garage Sale drew a steady stream of people Saturday at the Carson City Community Center east parking lot.

The event was hosted by the Carson City Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

UPDATE: A decision was made Sunday to re-open the Rifle Line without scheduling restrictions, 7 per week effective immediately after a thorough investigation and consultation with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Go here for the full story.
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The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, located at 4000 Flint Drive off Rifle Range Road, will have a modified schedule for its Covered and Prone 300-yard Rifle Line, the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City said, effective immediately.

On Saturday, Sept. 15, nearly 200 Carson High School's Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, also known as NJROTC, participated in a mass clean-up of East Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

A day of remembrance, heroism that won’t be forgotten, today is Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Among Carson City featured events include a presentation by Nevada’s Homeland Security Advisor at the Nevada State Library, a National Day of Service outdoor cleanup at Silver Saddle Ranch and a 9/11 Memorial Service at Mills Park. Read on for other events and activities planned.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will host its second annual Community Garage Sale on Sept. 22, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us. Sept. 11, 2018 is National Day of Service. The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department invites you to come out and participate in a river clean-up of East Silver Saddle Ranch. The parking lot is located a mile off of the Carson River Road, turn onto Sierra Vista Lane.

Help Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space better understand why you volunteer and what volunteer events you would be interested in. This short survey only takes 5 mins and helps provide our new Volunteer Coordinator with valuable information.

Area Girl Scout Troop No. 35 recently raised money to purchase children-sized gloves for Carson City's Muscle Powered Trash Mob.

Memorial Day weekend began as just another Saturday for brothers Dennis and Jim Manning, and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space employee Daniel Krahn.

Do you want to help protect the environment? Come listen to environmental experts from around the Carson City region explain how they protect our soil, air, and water and how our everyday activities impact the earth. Then, learn what small lifestyle changes you can make to protect it.

The event is July 7, 1 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room. For more information call: 775-283- 7331.

Come on down to the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center June 19 at 7 p.m. to learn about noxious and nuisance weeds and how to manage them! Light refreshments will be provided.

Hosted by Marenna Disbro from Carson City Weed Coalition and Lyndsey Boyer from Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space.

UPDATE: 3:46PM: Sonoma Park in Carson City will be closed for a renovation project Monday, June 18 and will open up to normal activities on June 20.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, annually recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses for outstanding contributions made to further the combined missions of the Foundation and the Carson City Department of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space.

The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed for construction projects beginning Wednesday, May 30 to Thursday, June 7, according to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, annually recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses for outstanding contributions made to further the combined missions of the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation and the Carson City Department of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space.

The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed for construction projects from May 30 to June 7, according to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

Fuji Dog Park in south Carson City will be temporarily closed to the public May 21-25, 2018. The park will reopen at 4 p.m. on May 25.

What better way to celebrate Earth Day and Earth Week than gorgeous weather that you just can’t help but enjoy. Join Muscle Powered and our Parks and Recreation Department at the Silver Saddle Ranch for a presentation and trash mob. Kids will love the Carnival at Bordewich Elementary School, and it helps raise funds for a local Cub Scout Pack. Mark Twain Elementary is hosting their annual Color Run at Mills Park, just make sure to wear a white shirt.