The City’s Fire Department is hoping to get through this holiday weekend without any fires. Reno Fire Marshal Joan Presley says exploding rifle targets have started several fires in this area in the past six weeks. She is warning residents to avoid using the exploding targets while fire conditions are critical this Labor Day weekend. “The exploding targets are dangerous because when you mix the packet into the target and shoot it with a high powered rifle, it detonates. Although the detonation is a pressure wave explosion which cools immediately, area conditions – low humidity and low moisture content of vegetation – are such that it doesn’t take much to spark a brushfire” says Presley.

The reactive targets, “Star Targets”, are sold locally. They only cause an explosion when they are shot with a high powered rifle.

The Truckee Meadows is in a high fire danger. “By the end of the summer everything is very dry and the area tends to get very windy, which can lead to critical fire conditions.” says Presley. She warns residents to be careful with anything that can start a spark in the outdoors.

Presley also notes that, “If someone accidentally starts a fire they should immediately call 911. Suppression costs are not charged for accidental fire starts,” says Presley.

The City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s Summer Program Brochure is now available! 

You can also download a copy at reno.gov or pick one up at any Reno recreation or administrative facility. Because the brochure is packed with 40 pages of information, the download file is about 7MB.

Mission Statement
To provide excellent parks, recreation, and cultural opportunities which enhance the quality of life within the Reno community.

Reno Parks, Recreation & Community Services is hiring for seasonal staff in the administration office, and at Rosewood Lakes Golf Course, area pools, summer camps and teen centers.  These part-time jobs are the best jobs in the City – ones that provide experiences and memories that last a lifetime.  Check them out!

 The Reno Rink on the River will close after skating ends on Super Bowl Sunday(February 6th).  It was scheduled to operate until President’s Day, Monday, February 21st. Private rentals and group reservations scheduled through Sunday 2/6 will not be impacted, nor will skating lessons since they will be done by then. 

The decision to close early is a financial decision meant to minimize costs to the City.  Declining attendance revenues that no longer cover operating costs and the recent warm weather that increased energy costs to keep the ice frozen make it a reasonable time to end Rink operations for the season.  By closing two weeks early expenses will be reduced roughly $15,000.  

The ice rink is located at City Plaza, located at the corner of First and Virginia Streets in Downtown Reno along the Truckee River.  A detailed schedule of skating times and a list of admission fees for the remainder of the season can be found online.