Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Truckee

Truckee River Regional Park

Truckee River Regional Park

Riverside park with a disc-golf course. Charming riverside park featuring a children's playground, hiking paths & a disc-golf course.

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Sawtooth Trailhead

Sawtooth Trailhead

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Riverview Sports Park

Riverview Sports Park

Play area, BMX track & athletic fields. Green space with a unique playground, BMX track, bocce ball court & multi-use athletic fields.

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KidZone Museum

KidZone Museum

Hands-on exhibits & programs for kids. Playful children's museum offering indoor & outdoor interactive exhibits, plus classes & camps.

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Meadow Park

Meadow Park

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Donner Camp Picnic Ground

Donner Camp Picnic Ground

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China Cove Beach

China Cove Beach

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Truckee River Legacy Trail - Glenshire Trailhead

Truckee River Legacy Trail - Glenshire Trailhead

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West End Beach

West End Beach

Day-use park for lake swimming & sports. 10-acre recreational park featuring a sandy beach area, sports courts, boat rentals & a snack bar.

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Boca Reservoir Hidden Beach

Boca Reservoir Hidden Beach

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Donner Summit Bridge

Donner Summit Bridge

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Donner Summit SNO-Park

Donner Summit SNO-Park

Mountain park for skiing & sledding. Site for cross-country skiing, dog sledding & other snow sports in winter, plus hiking in summer.

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Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

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North Tahoe Regional Park

North Tahoe Regional Park

Outdoor recreation with scenic views. Regional park offering sports fields, hiking trails & camping grounds in a scenic setting.

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Woodward Tahoe

Woodward Tahoe

Training spot for extreme sports. Sports playground with 11 outdoor parks, 8 lifts, skateparks & a large indoor hub with instruction.

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Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch

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Kings Beach

Kings Beach

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Memorial Point Scenic Overlook

Memorial Point Scenic Overlook

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Sand Harbor State Park

Sand Harbor State Park

Scenic swim area & park on Lake Tahoe. Popular Lake Tahoe site for swimming, boating & seasonal open-air entertainment with mountain views.

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Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park

Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park

Large park with beaches & boat launches. This large state park on the shore of Lake Tahoe features beaches, boat launches, trails & more.

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Bonsai Rock

Bonsai Rock

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Bowers Mansion Regional Park

Bowers Mansion Regional Park

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Wilson Commons Park

Wilson Commons Park

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Logan Shoals Vista Point

Logan Shoals Vista Point

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Idlewild Park

Idlewild Park

Rose garden & recreation along the river. Large Truckee River park has a rose garden, playgrounds, ball fields, a swimming pool & skate park.

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Washoe Lake State Park

Washoe Lake State Park

Recreation & camping with mountain views. Scenic mountain views on 8,053-acre preserve offering boating, hiking, camping & other activities.

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Cave Rock State Park

Cave Rock State Park

Some picnic tables & a boat launch area. Modest, rocky beach with a handful of picnic tables, a boat ramp & a drive-through mountain.

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Long Ranch Park

Long Ranch Park

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John Mankins Park

John Mankins Park

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Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Former ranch with recreation facilities. Park on a former ranch with picnic & recreation facilities, as well as a museum & botanical garden.

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Mills Park

Mills Park

Park for skating, swimming & picnics. Venue offering picnic tables & pavilions along with an aquatic center, skate park & athletic courts.

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Fulstone Family Park

Fulstone Family Park

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Sonoma Park

Sonoma Park

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Fuji Park

Fuji Park

Green space for picnics, play & events. Many events take place at this 14-acre site with a playground, picnic tables & heated restrooms.

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North Sunridge Park

North Sunridge Park

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Ambrose Carson River Natural Area

Ambrose Carson River Natural Area

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Riverview Park

Riverview Park

Picnicking, bird watching & hiking. Dog-friendly natural area on 107 acres with picnic areas & BBQs, plus hiking trails & bird watching.

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Carson River Park

Carson River Park

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Carson River Recreation Area

Carson River Recreation Area

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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Historic park shaped by hydraulic mining. Camping, fishing, trails & Gold Rush-era buildings in a park with cliffs carved by hydraulic mining.

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Scotts Flat Lake

Scotts Flat Lake

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Harmony Ridge Resort

Harmony Ridge Resort

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Greenhorn Campground

Greenhorn Campground

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Orchard Springs Campground

Orchard Springs Campground

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Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

Picnicking, a pool & recreational sports. Green space housing picnic/BBQ areas & an outdoor pool, plus ball fields & basketball/tennis courts.

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Inn Town Campground

Inn Town Campground

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Nisenan Tribute Site

Nisenan Tribute Site

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Hirschman's Pond trailhead

Hirschman's Pond trailhead

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Crystal Hermitage Gardens

Crystal Hermitage Gardens

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Empire Mine State Historic Park

Empire Mine State Historic Park

Hiking, biking & equestrian trails. The site of this state's oldest gold mine has miles of trails to hike, bike or explore on horseback.

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Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center

Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center

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Memorial Park

Memorial Park

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Hardrock Trailhead

Hardrock Trailhead

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Hoyt’s Crossing

Hoyt’s Crossing

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Wolf Creek Trail

Wolf Creek Trail

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Northstar Mining Museum

Northstar Mining Museum

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Minnie Park

Minnie Park

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Condon Park

Condon Park

Fenced dog run with trees & water. Large, forested off-leash dog run with fencing, water & bench seating for owners.

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Shady Creek Outdoor School & Event Center

Shady Creek Outdoor School & Event Center

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Independence Trail

Independence Trail

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