- Reno has many recreational opportunities right in town or very close to town.
- Summer activities include whitewater rafting, golfing, hiking and skateboarding.
- Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating.
Summer Activities
- White Water Rafting
Right in the heart of Reno is a water adventurer's delight. Truckee River Whitewater Park is open year round and is easily accessible from all directions. No matter what your ability level, these waters have been engineered to be safe yet exciting. There are eleven large drop pools for kayak, canoe, raft, inner tube users. The Class II to III rapids stretch for 2,600 feet (or about one half mile). - Golfing
Grab your clubs and hit the greens at any one of the fifty golf courses within ninety minutes of Reno. - Hiking
Endless scenery, including alpine vistas and crystal clear lake views, are just one reason to hike the Sierra Nevada Mountains. - Walking tour of downtown
Take a tour of historic Reno - see architectural treasures, unique locations, famous homes and more. See the development of Reno through its rich past up-close. - Outdoor skate parks
Reno's skate facilities are unsupervised. Park hours are 7a.m. -10 p.m. for lighted facilities; 7 a.m. to dusk at those facilities without lights. Users assume inherent risks by using skate park facilities.
Winter Activities
- Skiing/Snowboarding
You’ll find incredible ski opportunities around Reno, with the numerous nearby ski resorts. - Ice Skating
Located in downtown Reno, right along the Truckee River, Reno has it’s very own ice skating rink. Because the rink is weather-dependent, it is adviseable to check ahead before you go.
