Galena Creek Park & Visitors Center - Reno, Nevada
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A visitors center and north entrance to a regional day use park with over 500 acres of recreation opportuities.
Waymark Code: WMBQKG
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2011
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Galena Creek Park is located on the Mt. Rose Scenic Byway and managed by Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space. Along with the park the area consists of a Visitor Center staffed with vounteers of the Great Basin Institute which provides community outreach, educational and interpretive programming about the natural and cultural history of the region. There is a solar powered weather station, pedestrian & equestrain trails, group & individual picnic sites and a half-mile paved nature trail. Along with the diverse slate of public programs that appeal to all ages the visitors center has a retail shop and restrooms.
Name: Galena Creek Park and Visitor Center
Street Location: 18250 Mount Rose Highway
Local Municipality: Reno, Washoe County
State/Province, etc.: Nevada
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: No
Picnic Facilities: Tables & Benches
Recreational Facilities:
Hiking & Equestrain trails, visitors center with interpretive exhibits and educational programming.
Monuments/Statues: No
Traditional Geocaches:
At visitors center front desk.
Date Established: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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