John Byrne/Tribune FPI Community Director Heather Floyd shares a view from a third story apartment balcony at the Waterfront at the Marina grand opening Saturday. The Waterfront at the Marina Luxury Apartment Homes held its grand opening on Saturday with an event that included food, drinks, charcuterie and snow cones along with paddleboard yoga, beachball and silk dancer … [Read more...]
Adventure Day in Sparks
John Byrne photos/Tribune The Sparks Marina had a strong turnout for for Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day Sunday afternoon. The annual event gave children and adults with disabilities a chance to enjoy activities like kayaking, rock climbing and more. … [Read more...]
Plans announced for groundbreaking ceremony of Veterans Memorial Plaza
John Byrne/Tribune The groundbreaking of the Veterans Memorial Plaza is set for March 29 at the Sparks Marina. A new veterans memorial is going into the Sparks Marina, and the city is inviting everyone to partake in the March 29 celebration of the Veterans Memorial Plaza groundbreaking event. Starting at 10 a.m., Sparks city councilmembers, state congressmen and … [Read more...]
New hotel opens its doors at Sparks Marina
John Byrne/Tribune Officials cut the ribbon to the new Residence Inn by Marriott at the Sparks Marina Thursday. If you’ve driven down East Lincoln Way or ventured down Harbor Cove Drive to grab a drink by Lighthouse Coffee in the last two years, then you’ve probably noticed a lot of development going on. Over on 325 Harbor Cove, LandCap Investment Partners is still in … [Read more...]
Water Lantern Festival Saturday in Sparks
A bright, glittery glow will be emanating from of the waters of the Sparks Marina on the evening of July 21 as part of the national One World Water Lantern Festival. At more than 50 ponds and lakes across America, families and friends will be releasing lanterns all summer long that carry messages of hope, happiness, healing, and love while also enjoying good food, music, and a … [Read more...]
Adventure Day set for Sunday at the Marina
For its 13th year in a row, people with disabilities and their friends can try out a variety of sports for free at the Sparks Marina on August 20. Named after the famed 2-time para-Olympian, filmmaker, author, and motivational speaker Mark Wellman, those who interested in trying out new activities now have their chance at Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day. “Mark is the main … [Read more...]
Marina plays host to jet ski racing series
On June 3-4, dozens of amateur and professional Jet Ski racers gathered at the Sparks Marina for an action-packed weekend of racing on the water. As one of the stops on The Bud Light JetJam Racing series, the family-friendly and free event at the Sparks Marina showcased riders who combined incredible speed and technical abilities to vie for cash prizes. “We started this race … [Read more...]
Two hotels coming to the Outlets at Sparks
The idea of building two hotel properties at the Sparks Marina that has been floating around for years is finally coming to fruition as partners Olympia Companies and Tharaldson Hospitality Management recently broke ground on the 104-room Residence Inn by Marriott and the 102-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton last week. Within walking distance to shopping, dining, and … [Read more...]