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.
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Master Plan Update
The 2024 Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Master Plan is scheduled to be presented to the Regional Parks and Open Space Commission on November 20, 2024, for review and potential adoption. Following adoption, Washoe County is excited to begin implementing the recommendations outlined in the plan, as outlined in the Implementation and Funding chapter. This plan serves as a guide for the park's future, ensuring it remains a beloved destination for the community while addressing long-term maintenance, enhancements, and sustainability.
Public Feedback - Final Round
Open House Presentation
Ideas Board
Ideas Board
Welcome to the Ideas Board! Please select the category/s and provide your feedback regarding something you like, ideas and suggestions, and improvements that are needed.
9 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Please hire more rangers and staff.
8 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
I like the playground and we use it regularly. If there is a refresh, please do no add rubber mulch to the play areas as it is toxic.
5 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Sports should stay on the north of the park. Bring art town concerts back to the park. Summer events on the grass. Draw families not sports
5 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Create play equipment into natural surroundings. Use dead space in the west to update. Arboretum needs to stay separate and peaceful.
4 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Honor the original master plan for May Arboretum/Botanical Garden. UNR sports have no place here. Water bottle filling stations. More shade.
1 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
The indoor tennis courts should be open to the general public as well. Sometime after UNR rebuilt their courts, outsiders were prohibited to
1 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Shade and restrooms at disc golf course.
31 May, 2024
Anonymous says:
Need a bmx park and/or a pump track. A skate park would also be nice. A shorter, additional 9 hole disc golf course would also be welcome.
31 May, 2024
Anonymous says:
Put in more trees and shade structures for the disc golf course. Keep the disc golf course there and add another 9 hole layout
31 May, 2024
Anonymous says:
A sculpture garden with plants and works by local artists.
31 May, 2024
Anonymous says:
On the proposed visitor center, it would be cool if we could get some murals by local artists, inside and out.
31 May, 2024
Anonymous says:
Wildlife cameras in certain areas in the park that connect to a live feed online, so we could observe nocturnal wildlife.
Interactive Map
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about the project, contact us below:
| Name | Faye-Marie Pekar, Park Planner |
|---|---|
| fpekar@washoecounty.gov |
