Local Guide
The first things to know about Reno.
A quick read before you go deeper. Everyday life, eating out, staying social, and the planning piece worth watching. Each one links to a source.
Everyday life
Nevada Museum of Art
An easy indoor afternoon when the weather turns. Quiet, climate-controlled, and never a long walk inside.
Source: City of Reno, Things To Do (Nevada Museum of Art, National Automobile Museum)
Eating out and guests
Beaujolais Bistro
It is the kind of room you save for an anniversary. Worth a reservation on weekends since the dining room is small.
Source: The Adventurist Magazine, Best Restaurants in Reno (Basque feasts to bistros)
Staying social
City of Reno rec center pickleball
A low-cost way to play with sessions sorted by skill level, so beginners are not thrown in with the regulars. Times change by season, so check the city page.
Source: City of Reno, Pickleball (rec center play times)
Worth watching
How property taxes work here
In Washoe County your tax is figured on assessed value, which is 35% of the appraised value, times the tax rate. A state cap limits how much your bill can rise each year, usually 3% on ow...
Source: Washoe County Assessor, Taxable and Assessed Value
Move tools
Thinking about moving to Reno? Run the rough math first.
Use these quick checks to test Reno as a retirement move. They are not the full map; they help you decide what deserves a deeper look.
Tax and Medicare
Check the Reno income picture.
Estimate how Nevada treats Social Security, pension income, IRA/401(k) withdrawals, city income tax, and Medicare premium tiers before you build the full journey.
Social Security
Not taxed
Pension
Not taxed
IRA / 401(k)
Not taxed
Mortgage
Test the payment or refi
Compare a current mortgage against a new rate, closing costs, and break-even timing.
Open mortgage checkWeather fit
Four-season planning
Reno has real seasonal variety, so winter driving, indoor routines, and visitors need a closer check.
Avg
54°
Sun
252
Rain
52
Snow
22
Things to do
Things to do in Reno
Parks, trails, classes, and easy outings for an ordinary week.
City of Reno, Things To Do (Nevada Museum of Art, National Automobile Museum)
Nevada Museum of Art
The only accredited art museum in the state, downtown in a striking black building. Rotating shows plus a rooftop with city and mountain views.
Why it matters
An easy indoor afternoon when the weather turns. Quiet, climate-controlled, and never a long walk inside.
Visit Reno Tahoe, Parks in Reno (Rancho San Rafael, Galena Creek)
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
A big open park north of downtown with easy walking paths, an arboretum, and wide lawns under the mountains. It also hosts the balloon race each fall.
Why it matters
A flat, gentle place for a daily walk that does not ask much of your knees. Good shade and benches if you go in the morning.
Travel Nevada, Downtown Reno Riverwalk
Truckee River Riverwalk
A paved path along the Truckee through downtown, lined with wine bars, cafes, and Wingfield Park. The water runs right through the middle of the city.
Why it matters
A flat, shaded stroll you can stretch or cut short depending on the day. Easy to pair with lunch or a coffee along the way.
Visit Reno Tahoe, Parks in Reno (Rancho San Rafael, Galena Creek)
Galena Creek Regional Park
A forested park in the foothills south of town with a visitor center and trails that range from short and flat to longer climbs into the Sierra.
Why it matters
A cool, shady escape on a hot afternoon, with pine trees and a creek. You can pick a short loop or go further if your legs feel good.
Browse by activity
Mapped places near Reno. Tap a category to open the full list with directions.
Golf
Public, resort, and municipal courses near retirement towns.
5 places tracked
Fishing
Boat ramps, piers, lakes, and shore access.
33 places tracked
Hiking trails
Named trails, parks, and nature reserves for a real walk.
16 places tracked
Boating and water
Marinas, ramps, and launches for getting on the water.
6 places tracked
Pickleball
Courts and public places to play.
5 places tracked
Gardening
Community gardens, botanical gardens, and places to dig in.
4 places tracked
Arts and culture
Museums, galleries, theaters, and cultural stops.
30 places tracked
Community
Senior centers, community centers, and places to meet people.
15 places tracked
Bocce
Where to roll a few games on a sunny afternoon.
3 places tracked
Where to eat
Where to eat
Local spots for an easy dinner or a visit from family. Rough prices included.
The Adventurist Magazine, Best Restaurants in Reno (Basque feasts to bistros)
Beaujolais Bistro
A cozy French bistro tucked by the river downtown. Think escargot, duck, and a slow, candlelit dinner where nobody rushes you out.
Approx. price
$$$
Known for
Escargot and duck confit
Why it matters
It is the kind of room you save for an anniversary. Worth a reservation on weekends since the dining room is small.
Old Granite Street Eatery (downtown Reno)
Old Granite Street Eatery
A downtown gastropub that cooks with produce from local farms. Burgers, big salads, and a long cocktail list in a warm, brick-walled space.
Approx. price
$$
Known for
The burger and the seasonal cocktails
Why it matters
An easy any-night spot that still feels special. Good for a group when half of you want a burger and half want something lighter.
Great Basin Brewing Company (Reno location)
Great Basin Brewing Company
A local brewpub favorite with hand-tossed pizzas and a rotating menu built on local produce, plus the award-winning beer it is known for.
Approx. price
$$
Known for
Hand-tossed pizza with a local pint
Why it matters
A relaxed, no-fuss dinner that has been a Reno-Sparks staple for years. Easy on the wallet and good for a casual night out.
Yelp, Top Locally Owned Restaurants in Reno
The Kitchen Table
A locally owned breakfast and lunch spot that regulars rank at the top of the home-cooking list. Hearty plates and friendly service.
Approx. price
$$
Known for
A full breakfast plate
Why it matters
A good daytime go-to when you want a real sit-down breakfast instead of a chain. Mornings can get a wait on weekends.
Pickleball and rec
Pickleball in Reno
Where to play, drop in, and meet people. Court times, fees, and how busy it gets.
City of Reno, Pickleball (rec center play times)
City of Reno rec center pickleball
The city runs beginner, open, and competitive play at the Neil Road Recreation Center and the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center.
Why it matters
A low-cost way to play with sessions sorted by skill level, so beginners are not thrown in with the regulars. Times change by season, so check the city page.
Reno Tennis Center, pickleball hub (24 courts)
Reno Tennis Center pickleball courts
The main public pickleball hub in town, with 24 dedicated courts and daily open play from morning into the evening.
Why it matters
If you want a reliable game most days, this is the spot. Worth checking the open-play schedule and how crowded the morning sessions get.
3rd Shot Pickleball Reno (indoor club)
3rd Shot Pickleball
An indoor club with nine courts plus a full bar, food, and a pro shop. Climate-controlled play no matter the season.
Why it matters
Good for the cold months or smoky-air days when outdoor courts are no fun. Worth asking about membership versus drop-in rates.
Jam On It Pickleball (indoor, S. Virginia St)
Jam On It Pickleball
One of the largest indoor pickleball facilities in the country, with 19 tournament-grade courts and high ceilings on South Virginia Street.
Why it matters
A big indoor option with room to spare, so you rarely wait long for a court. Worth checking the open-play hours before you drive over.
Senior help and discounts
Help and discounts for Reno seniors
Programs, classes, free city services, seasonal help, and useful local deals.
City of Reno, Seniors (programs and services)
City of Reno senior programs
The city pulls health and wellness classes, social activities, nutrition help, and more into one senior guide for the Reno area.
Why it matters
A single place to find lunch programs, fitness classes, and social groups without hunting across a dozen sites. Worth a call to ask what is running this month.
Washoe County, Senior Scoop (news and events for seniors)
Washoe County Senior Scoop
The county newsletter that rounds up senior events, classes, and program updates across Washoe County in one regular bulletin.
Why it matters
A simple way to keep up with what is new for older adults nearby. Good to scan before you plan your month.
What’s coming up
What’s coming up in Reno
Local events worth putting on the calendar. Check the host page for dates and parking before you go.
Washoe County, Bartley Ranch Hawkins Amphitheater summer schedule
Summer, May to September
Hawkins Amphitheater summer series
When
Washoe County runs a summer lineup of concerts and shows at the outdoor Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch, from symphony nights to touring acts.
Why it matters
A pretty outdoor venue tucked in a regional park, easier to handle than a big arena. Check the schedule and seating since some nights sell out.
The Great Reno Balloon Race
September 10 to 13, 2026
The Great Reno Balloon Race
When
The world's largest free hot-air balloon event, September 10 to 13, 2026, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Dozens of balloons lift off at dawn.
Why it matters
It is free, but the magic is the early launch, so plan for a very early morning and a cool start. Bring a chair and a warm layer.
Reno Rodeo
June 18 to 27, 2026
Reno Rodeo
When
A 10-day PRCA rodeo running June 18 to 27, 2026, with bull riding, barrel racing, a cattle drive, and a carnival. A Reno tradition for decades.
Why it matters
A big, loud, fun stretch of summer that draws crowds from all over. Buy tickets ahead for the nights you want and expect traffic near the grounds.
Hot August Nights
July 31 to August 9, 2026
Hot August Nights
When
Reno's classic-car celebration, marking its 40th anniversary in 2026 with an expanded schedule across late July and early August. Hot rods, oldies, and show-and-shines.
Why it matters
If you grew up on these cars, it is a happy week of nostalgia downtown. Streets and casinos get busy, so park early and wear good shoes.
Artown (July arts festival)
Every July
Artown
When
A month-long arts festival every July, with hundreds of music, theater, and gallery events spread across parks and venues all over Reno.
Why it matters
Many events are free or low-cost, so you can sample a lot without spending much. Worth scanning the calendar early to grab the popular nights.
Village Summer Concert Series at the Village Green
Sunday evenings, summer
Village Summer Concert Series
When
Free Sunday-evening concerts at the Village Green Park in Caughlin Ranch in southwest Reno, with food and drink trucks and lawn seating.
Why it matters
A laid-back, no-ticket evening on the grass close to home for many southwest neighborhoods. Bring a low chair and arrive before the music starts.
Reno River Festival (Idlewild Park)
May 29 to 31, 2026
Reno River Festival
When
A spring outdoor festival on the Truckee at Idlewild Park, with kayak racing, yoga in the park, vendors, and music along the water.
Why it matters
A pleasant, walkable weekend by the river before summer heat sets in. Free to wander, with food and gear booths to browse.
Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration
Early December 2026
Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration
When
A holiday parade and tree lighting in early December in neighboring Sparks, with food trucks, light displays, and a heated craft-fair tent.
Why it matters
A warm community tradition to kick off the holidays a short drive from Reno. Dress for the cold and arrive early for the parade route.
Riverside Farmers Market at Idlewild Park
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Riverside Farmers Market at Idlewild Park
When
A Sunday market by the ponds at Idlewild Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with local produce, food vendors, and a relaxed riverside setting.
Why it matters
An easy weekly outing with parking and flat ground. Go early in summer before the heat and the crowds build.
Worth knowing
Worth knowing about the area
City services, neighborhood updates, seasonal notes, and the everyday details that matter.
City decisions
City decisions to watch
Council agendas, hearings, and public meetings that can change access, housing, services, or costs.
Washoe County Assessor, Taxable and Assessed Value
How property taxes work here
In Washoe County your tax is figured on assessed value, which is 35% of the appraised value, times the tax rate. A state cap limits how much your bill can rise each year, usually 3% on owner-occupied homes.
Why it matters
Nevada has no state income tax, and the annual cap softens big jumps, but a new purchase can reset what you pay. Price the month, not the postcard, and check the assessor's number against your budget.
Health and Medicare
Health and Medicare
Care, Medicare counseling, caregiver help, transportation, and the local senior support to line up.
Renown Regional Medical Center
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno's largest hospital and the region's main trauma and specialty center, with heart care, neurosciences, and a full emergency department.
Why it matters
It is the closest high-level emergency and specialty care for most of the area. Worth knowing the drive time from a home you are considering, and testing it on an ordinary Tuesday.
Nevada SHIP, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (ADSD)
Free Medicare help through Nevada SHIP
Nevada's State Health Insurance Assistance Program, run by the state Aging and Disability Services Division, gives free, unbiased Medicare counseling by phone and in person.
Why it matters
Counselors do not sell anything, so it is a neutral place to sort out enrollment, drug plans, and costs. Useful before each fall open-enrollment window.
Upcoming events in Reno
See all eventsOutdoors & nature
1:30 PM
Spanish Springs Library · Reno, NV
Spanish Springs Library Garden Talk Series
Spanish Springs Library
Garden talks in the Spanish Springs Library by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Learn about current and relevant gardening topics right here in Northern Nevada by gardeners who garden here, too! July 12th topics include: What's eating my plants?Common Tomato ProblemsBeating the Heat in the Summer Garden
Community & civic
12 AM
Reno area calendar (events.unr.edu) · Reno, NV
Summer 2026: Second Session classes begin
Reno area calendar (events.unr.edu)
Second Session classes begin
Community & civic
12 AM
Reno area calendar (events.unr.edu) · Reno, NV
Summer 2026: First Session grades due
Reno area calendar (events.unr.edu)
First Session grades due
Lifelong learning
9 AM
University of Nevada, Reno · Reno, NV
Invention & Innovation Engineering Summer Camp (Ages 12-14)
University of Nevada, Reno
Spark creativity and entrepreneurial thinking at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Invention and Innovation Camp, designed for middle school students ready to turn big ideas into real-world solutions. This dynamic program highlights how engineers across all disciplines invent, prototype, patent, and bring their ideas to market, giving students an inside look at the engineering-to-entrepreneurshi...
Classes & arts
5:30 p.m.
570 California Ave, Reno · Reno, NV
Paint the Summer: Intuitive Watercolor Session
570 California Ave, Reno
You can loosen up with an intuitive watercolor painting session on a summer evening in west Reno.
Lifelong learning
9 AM
Elko Realtors · Reno, NV
Radon Education for Realtors
Elko Realtors
Free continuing education class for Realtors in Elko. "What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About Radon Gas". Three credits.
Common questions
What people ask before retiring in Reno
Short answers to the questions most people ask first. The full source trail sits in the guide above and the sources panel below.
Is Reno, NV a good place to retire?
Plenty of people do retire here, so it is a real option worth a look. What matters is whether the home costs, the health and senior support, the things to do, and the family side all fit your life. Not just how it ranks on a list somewhere.
Source: Reno Parks and RecreationWhat costs should you check before moving to Reno?
Price the month, not the postcard. Keep separate lines for home, property taxes, insurance, utilities, getting around, health, and everyday spending. A low-tax headline can quietly hide a high insurance bill, or the other way around.
Source: Washoe County AssessorWhere do you find things to do in Reno?
Start with parks and rec, the local event calendar, the visitor bureau, the senior center, and the restaurants people actually go to. The real question is whether they are close enough, and happen often enough, that you would use them all year. Not just visit once.
Source: Reno Parks and RecreationWhat health and senior support matters in Reno?
Look at Medicare counseling, the nearby hospitals, pharmacies, ways to get around, caregiver help, and one emergency contact. These can decide whether the move works, even when the rest of life looks great on paper.
Source: Reno Parks and RecreationWhat should your family ask before you move to Reno?
Talk through driving, airport access, local services, who to call in an emergency, care backup, home upkeep, and how often someone would be needed. The point is to see the move as a real support plan, not just a nice address.
Source: Washoe County Assessor, Taxable and Assessed ValueRetirement Life Score
A quick read on the life you would actually live.
Reno scored across eight things that decide whether a move feels good: monthly affordability, home costs, restaurants and outings, activities, parks, health and senior support, weather, and getting around. The full numbers are below.
Reno Retirement Life Score
75
Strong fit with tradeoffs / 75-84
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
A city looks livable and useful for many retirees, but one or two planning areas need a closer look.
Strongest fit: Health & support access
Verify first: Home, taxes & insurance
Everyday affordability
Counts a lot79/100
How the ordinary monthly life could feel once taxes, insurance, fees, utilities, meals, and errands are in view.
What’s good: Lower-tax signals, visible discounts or free programs, ordinary-cost dining and errands, and practical transportation backup.
What to check: High housing pressure, insurance or storm costs, HOA or assessment friction, resort pricing, and thin cost evidence.
Price the month, not the postcard.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Rancho San Rafael Regional Park · Watch: Reno Parks and Recreation · NV has no state income tax
Evidence weighed: Tax, housing, insurance, senior-service, transportation, and local deal sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Home, taxes & insurance
Counts a lot53/100
Property taxes, assessments, homeowners insurance, storm exposure, maintenance, and local housing friction.
What’s good: Clear assessor or property-appraiser sources, homestead or senior relief signals, and plain-language housing-cost context.
What to check: Coastal or wildfire exposure, insurance pressure, high home prices, amenity fees, HOA or district assessments, and missing local tax sources.
Separate the house from the lifestyle.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: How property taxes work here · Watch: Washoe County Assessor
Evidence weighed: County assessor, property appraiser, tax collector, insurance, emergency management, and housing sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Restaurants & outings
76/100
Restaurants, coffee, arts, downtown meals, family visits, and low-friction places to go without over-planning.
What’s good: Specific restaurants, coffee shops, arts districts, downtown routines, visitor-hosting ideas, and source links that feel repeatable.
What to check: Only generic visitor copy, heavy seasonal crowds, hard parking, expensive dining signals, or no specific local outing ideas.
Look for repeatable evenings, not only famous spots.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Beaujolais Bistro · Watch: Reno Parks and Recreation
Evidence weighed: Restaurant sites, tourism boards, chambers, downtown groups, event venues, and local dining guides.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Activities & social calendar
80/100
Events, clubs, classes, pickleball, senior programs, volunteer options, and the weekly social rhythm.
What’s good: Dated events, parks and rec classes, senior-center programming, clubs, pickleball options, volunteer leads, and repeatable weekly activities.
What to check: Undated or stale calendars, few senior-friendly programs, heat or traffic timing issues, and no clear way to register or show up.
Make sure the week has more than errands.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Rancho San Rafael Regional Park · Watch: Reno Parks and Recreation
Evidence weighed: City calendars, recreation departments, senior centers, libraries, clubs, parks districts, and community event pages.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Parks & outdoor life
72/100
Parks, trails, beaches, gardens, preserves, water access, golf, and everyday outdoor routines.
What’s good: Specific parks, trails, beaches, gardens, water access, golf, outdoor classes, and low-friction places to be outside often.
What to check: Extreme heat, smoke, flooding, storm seasons, winter driving, crowding, parking friction, or thin park-level detail.
Check whether outdoor life works in the season you will actually live there.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Great Basin Brewing Company · Watch: Reno Parks and Recreation
Evidence weighed: Parks departments, park districts, conservancies, recreation sources, tourism sources, and trail or beach authorities.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Health & support access
Counts a lot89/100
Medicare help, aging agencies, caregiver backup, transportation support, pharmacies, and local service depth.
What’s good: Area Agency on Aging, SHIP or SHINE counseling, senior services, caregiver support, transportation help, and credible health-resource depth.
What to check: Weak care-radius evidence, no benefits counseling source, unclear transportation backup, or hints that specialist access requires long drives.
Do not let a fun town hide a weak care radius.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: 3rd Shot Pickleball · Watch: Reno Parks and Recreation
Evidence weighed: Area Agencies on Aging, county health and human services, senior services, Medicare counseling, transit, and hospital or clinic sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Weather comfort
67/100
Heat, storms, flooding, smoke, winter, seasonal swings, and how much resilience planning the move demands.
What’s good: Evidence that outdoor life works in ordinary seasons, plus clear planning sources for heat, storms, winter, smoke, or emergency readiness.
What to check: Sustained heat, hurricane or flood exposure, wildfire or smoke risk, winter driving, evacuation complexity, and missing resilience sources.
Plan the hard season, not the best week.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Great Basin Brewing Company · Watch: Reno Parks and Recreation · 54F annual average, 252 sunny days
Evidence weighed: Emergency management, weather-resilience, utility, health, parks, insurance, and local government sources.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Getting around & family visits
57/100
Driving, parking, airport access, golf-cart life, visitor logistics, medical trips, and family backup.
What’s good: Airport or transit access, shuttle or senior transportation, walkable routines, golf-cart usefulness, and simple family-visit logistics.
What to check: Traffic, parking scarcity, seasonal congestion, night-driving issues, long medical trips, or no car-light backup.
Test the drive on an ordinary Tuesday.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: City of Reno senior programs · Watch: Reno Parks and Recreation
Evidence weighed: Transit agencies, airports, city transportation pages, senior services, tourism access pages, and guide items with location detail.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
How we keep this current
Sources for Reno
A mix of city pages, community calendars, senior services, council agendas, official tourism, restaurant sites, and registration pages. Every claim above links to where it came from.
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official / weekly
Reno Parks and Recreation
The city page for parks, rec centers, and programs. Start here when you want to know what is actually open near you.
official / weekly
Reno Parks and Trails
The city list of parks and trails, with hours and rules, so you can see what fits your week outside.
institutional / weekly
Visit Reno Tahoe
The regional tourism site for events, restaurants, and things to do, including Tahoe. Handy when family comes to town.
institutional / weekly
Visit Reno Tahoe Events
A dated calendar of what is happening around Reno and Tahoe.
official / weekly
Washoe County Assessor
County property records, so you can check the real tax on a home before you fall for it.
official / weekly
Nevada SHIP
Free Medicare counseling for Nevada. A real person to talk through your options, for you or someone helping you.
community / weekly
The Adventurist Magazine, Best Restaurants in Reno (Basque feasts to bistros)
Editorial roundup naming Beaujolais Bistro, Casale's Halfway Club, and other long-running Reno rooms.
community / weekly
Old Granite Street Eatery (downtown Reno)
Downtown farm-to-table spot, ingredients from local farms, official page.
community / weekly
Great Basin Brewing Company (Reno location)
Local brewpub favorite, hand-tossed pizzas and award-winning craft beer.
community / weekly
Yelp, Top Locally Owned Restaurants in Reno
Locals-owned list surfacing The Kitchen Table and other neighborhood spots.
institutional / weekly
Visit Reno Tahoe, Parks in Reno (Rancho San Rafael, Galena Creek)
Visitor bureau guide to Reno's major regional parks and trails.
official / weekly
City of Reno, Things To Do (Nevada Museum of Art, National Automobile Museum)
City page listing the Nevada Museum of Art, National Automobile Museum, Midtown District, and more.
institutional / weekly
Travel Nevada, Downtown Reno Riverwalk
State tourism page for the Truckee River Riverwalk and Wingfield Park.
community / weekly
Reno Tennis Center, pickleball hub (24 courts)
Primary public pickleball hub, 24 dedicated courts, daily open play.
community / weekly
3rd Shot Pickleball Reno (indoor club)
Indoor club with 9 courts, bar, food, and pro shop.
community / weekly
Jam On It Pickleball (indoor, S. Virginia St)
One of the country's largest indoor facilities, 19 tournament-grade courts.
official / weekly
City of Reno, Pickleball (rec center play times)
City rec-center pickleball at Neil Road and Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center.
community / weekly
Riverside Farmers Market at Idlewild Park
Sunday market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Idlewild Park near the ponds.
institutional / weekly
The Great Reno Balloon Race
World's largest free hot-air balloon event, Sept 10-13, 2026, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.
institutional / weekly
Reno Rodeo
PRCA rodeo running June 18-27, 2026.
institutional / weekly
Hot August Nights
Classic-car celebration, 40th anniversary, expanded 2026 schedule across late July and early August.
institutional / weekly
Artown (July arts festival)
Month-long July arts festival across Reno venues.
institutional / weekly
Village Summer Concert Series at the Village Green
Free Sunday-evening summer concerts at the Village Green Park in Caughlin Ranch, SW Reno.
institutional / weekly
Reno River Festival (Idlewild Park)
Spring whitewater and outdoor festival on the Truckee at Idlewild Park.
official / weekly
Washoe County, Bartley Ranch Hawkins Amphitheater summer schedule
County summer concert and event schedule at the Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch.
institutional / weekly
Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration
Annual holiday parade and tree lighting in early December, neighboring Sparks.
official / weekly
City of Reno, Seniors (programs and services)
City guide to senior health, wellness, social, and nutrition programs.
official / weekly
Washoe County, Senior Scoop (news and events for seniors)
County newsletter of senior programs, activities, and updates.
institutional / weekly
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno's largest hospital, heart care, neurosciences, and emergency services.
official / weekly
Washoe County Assessor, Taxable and Assessed Value
Assessor FAQ explaining the 35% assessed-value basis used for property tax.
official / weekly
Washoe County Treasurer, Property Taxes FAQ (tax cap)
Treasurer FAQ describing the 3% to 8% annual increase cap on property tax bills.
institutional / weekly
Nevada SHIP, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (ADSD)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling through Nevada's Aging and Disability Services Division.
Activities & recreation in Reno
What there is to do here, with the sources.
The things people retire for, in Reno. Each links to the full activity guide and the states that fit it.
Reno Parks and Recreation has added dedicated pickleball courts at several parks, and the Reno Recreation Department schedules open play and clinics through its seasonal activity guide. Senior-focused drop-in pickleball is offered at the Reno-Sparks Metro area's community centers and recreation facilities.
Washoe County ParksThe Washoe County Human Services Agency includes an Adult Services division that coordinates the county's Area Agency on Aging, offering senior nutrition sites, elder day services, and caregiver support. Reno Parks and Recreation operates several community centers with senior programming, and the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center serves older residents in the northeast quadrant of the city.
Washoe County Adult ServicesThe Nevada Museum of Art in downtown Reno is the only accredited art museum in the state, with a permanent collection focused on the art and environment of the Great Basin. The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts hosts the Reno Philharmonic and Reno Chamber Orchestra seasons in a city-owned concert hall.
Washoe County ParksThe Truckee River runs through downtown Reno, offering urban trout fishing along paved pathways at Mayberry Park and other Washoe County sites located a few miles west of the city. Pyramid Lake, about 35 miles northeast and managed by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, is a nationally recognized cutthroat trout fishery; a tribal permit is required.
Published local price
Nevada resident annual fishing license (age 18 and older); no published senior discount listed
Nevada Department of Wildlife Apply and Buy Fishing · as of 2026Mayberry Park, four miles west of Reno along the Truckee River, offers accessible hiking and biking trails through a riparian corridor with river views. The Mt. Rose Wilderness in the Sierra Nevada, about 30 minutes from Reno, has trailheads at over 8,000 feet leading into alpine terrain managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Published local price
Nevada State Parks annual day-use permit (all parks, 12 months); senior resident (age 65+) permit $30 per year
Published range: $30 to $100.
Nevada State Parks Annual Permits · as of 2025-2026Lake Tahoe, roughly 45 minutes southwest of Reno, offers boat launches at Sand Harbor State Park on the Nevada shore, managed by the Nevada State Parks system; launch fees apply. The Truckee River corridor through Reno is popular for river tubing and inflatable kayaking in summer months.
Published local price
Nevada boat registration annual fee; watercraft 13 to under 18 feet $25; under 13 feet $20
Published range: $20 to $25.
Nevada Department of Wildlife Boat Titling and Registration · as of 2026Washoe County operates Wolf Run Golf Club and Wildcreek Golf Course as public facilities in the Reno metro area, and the City of Reno's parks division lists additional municipal courses with seasonal rates. Nevada's dry climate supports year-round play on lower-elevation courses near the Truckee River valley.
Washoe County ParksThe University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program in Washoe County hosts classes, plant sales, and a demonstration garden. Reno Parks and Recreation also lists community garden beds at several neighborhood parks, with plot applications handled through the parks department.
Washoe County ParksGolf
Golf near Reno
Courses around Reno worth a round, with how to book each one.
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 6,695 yds
- Round
- ~4h
- On foot
- Walkable
Nevada's oldest 18-hole course, set along the Truckee River
A historic county course right in town, walkable and easy on the wallet with friendly weekday morning rates. It is the oldest 18-hole layout in Nevada, dating to 1917.
Opened 1917 · $ · Slope 124
- Par
- 71
- Back tees
- 6,703 yds
- Round
- ~4h
- On foot
- Walkable
Famous par-3 15th plays from a high tee to an island green · Robert Trent Jones Sr.
A scenic semi-private course with rolling fairways and lake views, walking is permitted if you would rather stretch your legs. The island-green 15th is one of the most photographed holes in the region.
Opened 1969 · $$$ · Slope 127
- Par
- 71
- Back tees
- 6,555 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Classic high-desert layout with small fast greens and mountain views
An affordable public course north of town with generous fairways and sweeping mountain views. The small, quick greens keep things interesting without wearing you out.
Opened 1960 · $ · Slope 126
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 7,100 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Dramatic foothills layout with sharp elevation changes and fast greens · John Fleming
A dramatic course carved into the foothills southeast of town, with real elevation changes and big valley views. It plays long from the back tees, so pick a set that fits your game.
Opened 1998 · $$ · Slope 130
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 7,166 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Tucked into the Sierra foothills of Washoe Valley near the forest · Robert Muir Graves
A semi-private course set in the quiet Washoe Valley foothills just south of Reno, framed by national forest. The setting is peaceful and the mountain backdrop is hard to beat.
Opened 1994 · $$ · Slope 135
- Par
- 36
- Round
- ~2h
Rolling nine on a ridge with panoramic Reno valley views · Keith Foster
A restored nine-hole public course on the hills above Sparks, with wide views over the Reno valley. A relaxed option when you want a shorter, easygoing round.
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