Happy New Year everyone! Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun and exciting adventures.
All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas. Online registration is often required so Park Rangers have a proper head count. All programs are subject to cancellation due to Park Ranger availability; registered participants will be notified. You can find more information about each program here.
Read with a Ranger
Join the Carson City Park Rangers at the Carson City Library for Read with a Park Ranger, happening every second Friday from 10:30am-11:30am. This free event is for kids of all ages! This month we will be reading and learning all about mountain lions!
Date: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Carson City Library
Need To Know:
— Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
— Online registration is NOT required
Winter Wonderland Patrol
Join a Carson City Park Ranger on a foot patrol of the Carson River Trail system from Riverview Park. These unique Park Ranger adventures offer an experience similar to a Park Ranger’s daily patrols of the Carson City’s trails. Participants may be able to address safety concerns, vandalism, and anything else that comes up. You can also look forward to climate and snow discussions, in addition to flooding and more. The hike is considered “Easy” under the IMBA Trail Rating system. Expect flat terrain and possible snowy or icy sections along a 2-mile hike. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. This program is weather dependent.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Riverview Park
Need To Know:
— Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
— Dogs are allowed on leash
— If you or a family member need it, Park Rangers has one GRIT Freedom all-terrain wheelchair available. If you’d like to request to use this wheelchair during our program, email parkrangers@carsoncity.gov. This request is on a first come first serve basis
Register online here.
Daytime Galaxy Talk
Join the Carson City Park Rangers and Dr. Thomas Herring, Professor of Physics at Western Nevada College, for our first Sun viewing event at Silver Saddle Ranch! Telescopes will be set up around the Red House area and staff will be around to instruct on the Sun’s dynamic surface, our solar system, and more!
Stop by anytime between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please reminder to bring your questions and dress for the weather. NOTE: This program is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Backup date is scheduled for Feb. 28, 2026.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Silver Saddle Ranch
Need To Know:
— Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
— Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash
— If you or a family member need it, Park Rangers have one Grit Freedom all terrain wheelchair available. If you’d like to request to use this wheelchair during our program, email parkrangers@carsoncity.gov. This request is on a first come first serve basis.
— Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Backup date is scheduled for February 28, 2026.
Register online here.
Contact Information: Park Ranger Office, parkrangers@carsoncity.gov or call (775) 283-7035.
