City of Reno, NV
04/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2026 15:53
City of Reno Launches Park Partners Pilot Program
The City of Reno's Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce a pilot program aimed at creating an easy way for community members to report safety concerns or maintenance issues they find when visiting City parks.
The Park Partners Pilot Program is being tested at Summit Ridge Park and Oxbow Nature Study. These parks have new signage that encourages park users to report issues through the City's Reno Direct line, or to non-emergency and emergency dispatch.
"This initiative comes in response to recent park vandalism at Summit Ridge Park. By empowering parkgoers to serve as extra eyes and ears, we are making residents true park partners and creating a safer community space for all," said Ward 1 Councilmember Kathleen Taylor. "When our community takes pride in these shared places, our neighborhoods grow stronger and our parks remain welcoming for everyone."
"I'm excited to see this initiative at Oxbow Nature Study, which has experienced vandalism over the years," said Ward 2 Councilmember Naomi Duerr. "So many residents enjoy spending time at this park, and there's no better way to support and protect it than by encouraging frequent visitors to step up as park partners."
The new signage includes contact information for non-emergency and emergency dispatch, as well as Reno Direct, along with a QR code that directs users to Reno Direct to report issues. The signage also provides examples of incidents to help parkgoers understand what types of concerns can be reported.
The Park Partners Pilot Program is being tested at Summit Ridge Park and Oxbow Nature Study. These parks have new signage that encourages park users to report issues through the City's Reno Direct line, or to non-emergency and emergency dispatch.
"This initiative comes in response to recent park vandalism at Summit Ridge Park. By empowering parkgoers to serve as extra eyes and ears, we are making residents true park partners and creating a safer community space for all," said Ward 1 Councilmember Kathleen Taylor. "When our community takes pride in these shared places, our neighborhoods grow stronger and our parks remain welcoming for everyone."
"I'm excited to see this initiative at Oxbow Nature Study, which has experienced vandalism over the years," said Ward 2 Councilmember Naomi Duerr. "So many residents enjoy spending time at this park, and there's no better way to support and protect it than by encouraging frequent visitors to step up as park partners."
The new signage includes contact information for non-emergency and emergency dispatch, as well as Reno Direct, along with a QR code that directs users to Reno Direct to report issues. The signage also provides examples of incidents to help parkgoers understand what types of concerns can be reported.
Examples can include the following:
- Maintenance issues including water leaks
- Suspicious activity, illegal dumping or camps
- Active threats or emergencies
To learn more about the City's 87 park facilities, visit the City's Parks and Trails page.
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