Welcome to the community engagement site for the Washoe County Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Master Plan!

The Park Master Plan process aims to review and analyze Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, from amenities and facilities to programs and operations. The goal is to create a roadmap for the future.

Background:

Washoe County is embarking on a critical update to the vision plan for Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. The last comprehensive plan was unveiled in 1990, with the most recent implementation plan following in 2002. It is imperative for the County to update this framework to offer clear direction for project prioritization, maintenance strategies, and overall park management. More importantly, the updated plan must align closely with the evolving needs and desires of our vibrant community, ensuring that Rancho San Rafael continues to serve as a cherished recreational space for generations to come.

Timeline:

Currently, we are actively gathering public input to initiate the visioning process. Washoe County, in collaboration with our consultant team led by Dig Studio, will be synthesizing the insights gathered during the initial public input phase to inform the recommendations for the updated Vision Plan. Following this, Dig Studio and Washoe County will circulate these recommendations back to the public for validation, ensuring alignment with community needs and aspirations. Your participation in this phase will be instrumental in refining the direction of the plan. Subsequently, after incorporating your feedback, Dig Studio will finalize the recommendations and outline a comprehensive Vision Plan. This final document will include a prioritized action list and an implementation strategy, offering guidance on how the county can execute these recommendations, along with potential funding avenues for implementation and maintenance. We look forward to your continued engagement in shaping the future of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.

Who’s Involved

You! Public Outreach Phase 1 (going on now) and Second Public Outreach Phase coming mid-summer.

Stakeholder Groups:

Washoe County is dedicated to ensuring stakeholder involvement throughout the process of shaping the vision plan for Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. We have established four distinct Stakeholder Engagement Groups, each representing key facets of park management and community interests. These groups will convene for three series of meetings: one preceding the initial public engagement phase, another preceding the second public input phase, and a final session prior to the release of the ultimate plan. The Stakeholders are organized into four categories: Adjacent Agencies, Trails Focus, Facilities and Events, and Internal Staff. These groups comprise representatives from various agencies and organizations, all contributing their unique perspectives and expertise to the planning process. These agencies are listed below in alphabetical order:

• Artown
• Biggest Little Trail Stewardship
• City of Reno
• Great Reno Balloon Race
• Momentum Trails
• Nevada Athletics
• Reno Disc Golf Association
• Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
• Silver State Striders
• Truckee Meadows Trail
• Truckee Meadow Parks Foundation
• United States Forest Service – Carson District
• University of Nevada, Reno
• Washoe County Commissioners
• Washoe County Parks
• Washoe County School Corporation
• Washoe County Sheriff
• Wilbur D. May Arboretum
• Wilbur D. May Museum

We have many opportunities to build and improve the future of this park, but we cannot do this without your input. Take a moment and provide your feedback through a variety of interactive engagement features by:

• Pinning your comment on the interactive map
• Providing feedback on the ideas board
• Completing a brief survey.

We want to hear from you!