Reno, NV
69
How we calculate the Reno ParkScore® Rating

The ranking for Reno is based on five characteristics of an effective park system: access, investment, acreage, amenities, and equity.

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Access
64
Acreage
32
Investment
21
Amenities
57
Equity
40
76% of Reno residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. National Average 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

How are the parks distributed?
Reno residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
76
Adults (20 - 64)
76
Seniors (65+)
75
By Income (%)
High Income
75
Middle Income
74
Low Income
80
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
74
Asian*
77
Black*
77
Hispanic
78
Pacific Islander*
79
White*
75
2 or More Races*
77
Other*
78
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
Park Space per Person by Race/Ethnicity Relative to City Median
Residents in neighborhoods where most people identify as a person of color have access to 80% less park space per person than those in predominantly white neighborhoods. Any Census-designated race/ethnicity not shown above does not meet the minimum threshold to be displayed.
How do park amenities measure up?
We compared Reno against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
45
3.5 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
40
2.9 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
16
0.3 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
71
1.9 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
68
2.2 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
100
3 per 100,000 people
How much is Reno investing in parks?
We compared Reno against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
  • City agency
    $52 (93%)
  • Other public agencies
    $0 (%)
  • Private organizations
    $4 (7%)
  • Monetized volunteer hours
    $0 (%)
$56
Total Spending Per Capita
  • National Averages, Spending Per Capita:
  • City agency: $83 (85%)
  • Other public agencies: $7 (7%)
  • Private organizations: $5 (5%)
  • Monetized volunteer hours: $3 (3%)
  • TOTAL: $98
A statement from Mayor Hillary Schieve
Mayor Hillary Schieve has pledged to adopt long-term, system-wide strategies to make sure every resident has access to all the benefits parks provide.