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 the process of building out its new Sparks Marina Waterfront apartment complex and marina “Town Centre”. Coining it … [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...]
Crews to break ground on another luxury apartment community
The revitalization of the downtown Sparks area will take another step forward this week when crews break ground on another luxury apartment community on the northeast shore of the Sparks Marina. The five story, 209-unit Waterfront at the Marina surrounds and incorporates an abandoned parking structure that has been vacant since 2008. The developers, LandCap Investment … [Read more...]
Pro Wakeboarders Impress at Sparks Marina
Some of the world’s top wakeboarders and wake surfers came together for a star-studded weekend at the Sparks Marina to show off their amazing talents on the water. As the first stop of the 3-event Malibu Evolution Pro Series series, WWA President/CEO Shannon Starling was more than happy to launch the world-class series in Sparks. “We were looking to do something on the West … [Read more...]
Sparks Marina experiencing fish die-off
Because of an unforeseen biological anomaly, the Sparks Marina is experiencing some die-off of fish. This event is attributed to a “turnover” of the lake’s water because of a recent cold snap, city officials said in a news release. Lake turnover can occur when there is a drastic change in weather and the layers of water with noted temperature differences begin to mix … [Read more...]