The City of Sparks is teaming up with the Sparks Museum and Cultural Center to bring you “Last Friday on Victorian Square,” the last Friday of the month from May to September (5/25, 6/29, 7/27, 8/24-4th Friday and 9/28). Participants can visit downtown Victorian Square and experience the amenities like the Sparks Heritage Museum and gallery, train display and Glendale … [Read more...]
City of Sparks to Hold Arbor Day Tree Planting at Sepulveda Elementary School
The City of Sparks is celebrating Arbor Day on Friday, April 27, at 9:05 a.m. with a tree planting at Sepulveda Elementary School. The school’s 4th grade students will take part in the planting ceremony which honors the nation’s 146th anniversary of this special tree-planting day. The ceremony also marks the City’s 24th year as a Tree City USA community. Arbor Day was first … [Read more...]
Sparks on the Rise
You may have noticed a lot of activity with construction projects happening in Victorian Square and other parts of Sparks lately. Here are some of the major developments going on and when they are expected to be completed: The Bridges in Victorian Square In downtown Sparks, Silverwing Development completed and is currently leasing Fountainhouse apartments. … [Read more...]
Keep Your Sandbags in Sparks
Despite the beautiful and warm weather the Truckee Meadows is currently experiencing, the City of Sparks is asking businesses and residents in flood prone areas to continue to maintain their sandbags for the foreseeable future. “In the interest of public safety, we are asking those in flood prone areas to hold onto their sandbags,” said Assistant City Manager Neil Krutz, … [Read more...]
Registration open for Sparks kickball league
The City of Sparks brings a fresh new twist to recreational sports with a kickball league just for adults. The popular schoolyard game is a fun option for men and women who want to socialize and be active without the competition required of a sport like softball or basketball. Teams consist of 10 players on the field, but everyone can be in the line-up to kick. Registration … [Read more...]
Local schools take part in ‘Nevada Moves Day’
The City of Sparks had nice weather for the eighth annual Nevada Moves initiative in which nine participating Washoe County School District schools promoted heathy recreational activities like walking and bicycling to school. “This event is an important part of our outreach effort to our 64,000 students and staff members,” said WCSD School Police Officer MJ Cloud. “Everyone … [Read more...]
City of Sparks launches new website design
The City of Sparks, in partnership with KPS3 Marketing, a full-service marketing and digital communications firm, has launched its new website at cityofsparks.us. A collaborative effort between the City’s internal teams and KPS3, the new website has a number of features, specifically designed for a myriad of users and visitors – from the City of Sparks staff to ensure prompt … [Read more...]
$330K Pah Rah Park facelift beginning
The restroom at Pah Rah Mountain Park, located at 1750 Shadow Lane, is getting a makeover to serve year-round guests and add increased accessibility. In 2012, the parks and recreation department at the City of Sparks built an all-abilities playground with features that can be used by children of all ages and abilities. The playground at Pah Rah Park is supported by other … [Read more...]