Northeast Reno (including Stead and North Valleys) Fisherman's Park Location: On the Truckee River at the corner of Kietzke Lane and Galletti Way. Governor's Bowl Location: Corner of Line Lane and East Seventh Street, tucked away in the southwest corner of the Interstate 80-U.S. 395 Spaghetti Bowl. Paradise Park Paradise Park on Oddie Boulevard, proudly renovated in 1997. Photo by Jason Myers. Paradise Park is the only park located in both Reno and Sparks, although it is operated by the Reno Parks and Recreation department. In 1997 it received a facelift from the city of Reno and was re-opened to the public. The main attraction of Paradise Park is the pond. Long a haven for migrating ducks and geese, Paradise Pond had gotten so dirty that the waterfowl would become sick eating the water bugs and exit the water caked in sludge. However, now that the pond has been drained, cleaned and been given a new bottom of white slate, the ducks and geese have reclaimed it as a resting place in their yearly migration. However, Paradise Park is not only a paradise for birds, but for humans as well. Many people enjoy feeding bread crumbs to the hungry birds or having a family outing at one of the many barbecue pits. Two covered pavillions make a large gathering possible at Paradise Park, and one pavillion even offers a large roasting spit, like the kind used to roast a luau pig. For all the time and money Reno put into the park, it now looks more beautiful than ever. Location: Oddie Boulevard between Silverada Boulevard and El Rancho Drive, next to Bernice Mathews Elementary School. From the Oddie Boulevard exit on U.S. 395, head east to Silverada Boulevard. Turn right on Silverada and make an immediate left onto Paradise Drive. Extra parking is available on El Rancho Drive north of the drive-in theater. Features: Barbecue areas, children's playground, covered pavillions, fitness trail, large grass areas, lighted paths, Paradise Pond. Sports Venues: None. Stead Mayor's Park Location: Stead Boulevard and Norton Drive. Taylor Memorial Park Location: Valley Road and Highland Avenue, behind the Reno YWCA and south of the SterlingVillage Lanes bowling alley. Traner Park Location: Corner of Montello Street and Carville Drive, next to Glenn Duncan Elementary School and Fred Traner Middle School. Posted Dec. 1, 1998 Copyright 1998 Nevada Outpost TOP | BACK   Nevada Outpost is produced by students at the Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno Copyright 1999 Nevada Outpost http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost