Idlewild Park (Reno, Nevada)
Idlewild Park is a large, 49 acre community park close to downtown Reno, Nevada on the Truckee River. It includes a rose garden, duck ponds, two children's parks, a pool and a skate park. It holds the Reno Earth Day celebration every year and hosts the Reno Street Food food truck event through the summer months. It is also home to the historic California Building on Cowan Drive.
| Idlewild Park | |
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Location within Nevada Idlewild Park (Reno, Nevada) (the United States) | |
| Location | Reno, Nevada, United States of America |
| Coordinates | 39.521944°N 119.833056°W |
| Area | 49 acres (20 ha) |
| Created | 1927 |
| Operated by | City of Reno |
| Status | Open year round |
| Website | Official site |
Idlewild park is a 49-acre park that was once just a few ranches owned by Bennett, Murray, and Ferris. In 1907, the property that is now Idlewild park was purchased by James Newlands (nephew of former US Senator Francis Newlands). In 1921, the City of Reno purchased this property from Newlands for $23,500.
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