The City of Reno will celebrate the opening of a new dog play area at Northwest Park next week, marking the completion of a community-driven project made possible through local partnerships and in-kind support.
The play area is located on a former community garden site near the baseball fields off Apollo Way. It converts an underused space into a safe, welcoming place for dogs and their owners to exercise, socialize, and gather.
“This project really reflects the power of collaboration,” said Ward 5 Councilmember Devon Reese. “Thanks to our community partners and local businesses stepping up, we’re able to turn a neglected space into something that will be enjoyed by residents and their pets for years to come.”
The project was made possible through a partnership with Sierra Nevada Realtors and was launched with a $7,500 Placemaking Grant from the National Association of Realtors.
Additional community support came from Sierra Nevada Realtors and Tholl Fencing, who contributed staff time and expertise for site improvements and fencing.
The Northwest Park Dog Play Area will be open to dogs of all sizes and is designed as an accessible neighborhood amenity for the surrounding community.
Organizations or people interested in supporting future park improvements or being recognized as project supporters are encouraged to contact the City of Reno Parks and Recreation Department.
Donations can be made through the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada online, with “Northwest Reno Dog Park” in the comments, or by check payable to the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada with “City of Reno Fund – Northwest Reno Dog Park” in the memo line.
Checks can be mailed to 50 Washington Street, Suite 300, Reno, NV 89503. Tax deduction letters are available upon request.
For more information on Northwest Park and Reno’s 86 other park facilities, visit the City’s Parks and Trails page.
