Carson City Parks & Rec

UPDATE: There's a star party late Monday night into Tuesday morning hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation and Open Space. For summer’s most visible meteor showers, join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space Department at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory for some late night, educational fun. No pre-registration necessary. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring water for night hiking from the Observatory. Head lamps and flashlights are allowed. Parking at the Observatory can be found at 2699 Vanpatten Ave, Carson City. Please call (775) 281-7711 with any questions. This upcoming Monday is the Aquariids Viewing Party starting at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday (technically Monday night).

Heading into Monday, July 29, 2019 and we're wondering how the month went by so quickly. Again we're looking at a fairly typical end of July day weather wise, with sunny skies and a high around 94. On tap around Carson City are athletic, art and speaking events, a life guard camp, a computer coding camp, line dancing lessons and more. Enjoy.

For summer’s most visible meteor showers, join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory for some late night, educational fun! Both viewing parties are free to the public & all ages are welcome. No pre-registration necessary.

Truly a springtime to remember in Carson City as we say goodbye to April, which leaves us with a spontaneous final chill, and hello to Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Temperatures should head back up into the low 60s by afternoon. Looking ahead there's art showings and painting workshops, a C-Hill hike to see the firefighting sheep, a school district strategic planning meeting, a Salsa dance class, and "Ideas on Tap," a monthly series of interactive conversations at The Union Eatery and Taphouse.

Join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space Department for an educational hike on C-Hill and learn about the ways sheep grazing helps prevent wildfires. Please leave all furry friends at home, as we will be hiking near the sheep as they graze.

On Saturday, Jan. 12, families came out to the Community Center for our first ever Snowflake Formation Arts and Crafts program through the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

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.

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 Parks and Recreation is hosting a night with the Reno Aces on Friday, August 18. This Friday is the deadline to purchase tickets for a summer evening with family and friends while taking in America’s favorite pastime at the Greater Nevada Field in Reno.

Carson City residents have noticed the enormous amount and types of weeds in their front yards and throughout the city.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Carson City Parks and Rec and the Weed Coalition will be offering Weed Warriors Basic Training class Wednesday, June 8, 1 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, June 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., cost is $35.