ABOUT THE CITY
Reno, known as “The Biggest Little City in the World”, is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah’s Entertainment. Yet it has so much more to offer its residents.
Love the outdoors? Reno is home to a variety of recreation activities including both seasonal and year-round. The Reno area boasts 14 ski areas within two hours of the city. In 2004, the city completed a $1.5 million whitewater park on the Truckee River in downtown Reno which attracts paddlers from all over the region and hosts whitewater events throughout the year. The 1,400-foot north channel features more aggressive rapids, drop pools and “holes” for rodeo kayak-type maneuvers. The milder 1,200-foot south channel is set up as a kayak slalom course and a beginner area.
Or perhaps you are a rib lover? You’ll be sure to enjoy the annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. Labor Day weekend, a must-attend culinary, music, craft and family end-of-summer affair.
About Reno
As a newcomer to Reno, the mountains or the small-town feel may surprise you. You may marvel at the brick architecture of some of Reno’s downtown buildings, the frontier independence, the contrast of the Truckee River floating tranquilly against the neon lights. So, the Truckee Meadows – the community at large surrounded by greens and blues and fluorescents – will surprise you as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Reno has always been a friendly home to families, surrounded by unlimited recreational and cultural experiences. Living in the high desert, so near the magnificent Sierra Nevada gives you the best of both worlds. The temperatures are easy to live with most of the year.
History
In 1859, Charles Fuller built a log bridge across the Truckee River and charged a fee to those who passed over it on their way to Virginia City and the gold recently discovered there. Fuller also provided gold-seekers with a place to rest, purchase a meal, and exchange information with other prospectors. In 1861, Myron Lake purchased Fuller’s bridge and with the money from the tolls, bought more land and constructed a gristmill, livery stable, and kiln. When the Central Pacific Railroad reached Nevada from Sacramento in 1868, Lake made sure that his crossing was included in its path by deeding a portion of his land to Charles Crocker (an organizer of the Central Pacific Railroad Company), who promised to build a depot at Lake’s Crossing. On May 13, 1868, the townsite of Reno (named after Civil War General Jesse Reno) was officially established. Lake’s remaining land was divided into lots and auctioned off to businessmen and homebuilders.
Fast Facts
Reno Demographics
City Population: 400,856
Male: 50.69%
Female: 49.31%
Median Age: 33.6
Ethnic Make-up:
Asian: 5.90%
Hispanic: 20.30%
White/Caucasian: 69.70%
Other: 4.10%
Median Housing Income: $47,402
Housing Units: 43,08
Average Number of Family Members: 3.09
Timeline
1844 John C. Fremont and his party of explorers arrive at Pyramid Lake (30 miles from Reno). Prior to this time, the area was inhabited exclusively by Native Americans. Reno was a gathering place for celebrations and festivals of the Washoe and Paiute tribes.
1846 The Donner Party-a misdirected, ill-advised party of immigrants-is trapped in the heavy snows of the Sierra. Virtually all overland travel is halted in the area for the next two years.
1848 Gold is discovered in at Sutter’s Mill, California, and prospectors race to the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada.
1850 The Utah Territory is established, including most of what is now Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.
Where To Live
Southwest Reno
One of the most desirable areas in Reno has always been the Southwest area of town, which encompasses quite a bit of area, from the Old Southwest along Plumb and Arlington, with its neighborhoods of small, warm brick homes, to the area further south, encompassing the rural Southwest neighborhoods near Lakeridge and Arrowcreek, for example. Homes in the Southwest are also some of the more expensive in the area, and often include more land along with the house.
Northwest Reno
The newer neighborhoods of Northwest Reno, north of the McCarran and Mae Ann area used to be one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the area. It’s especially good for families, the houses are more affordable than in some other areas, and there are schools, shopping, a library, and hiking trails and parks all nearby.
Fun Facts
The highest temperature recorded for Greater Reno-Sparks was 108°F July 2002; the lowest temperature was -16°F on February 7, 1989.
Nearly 60 million acres – 8.23 percent of Nevada – is public land controlled by the federal government. With so much space, it’s clear why Reno-Sparks enjoys such phenomenal outdoor recreation.
Despite the rumor, Reno is not located anywhere near Las Vegas. In fact, the towns are separated by more than 440 miles of desert and mountains.
There are only 19 incorporated cities in Nevada.
Pyramid Lake, the largest natural lake located entirely within Nevada, is home to North America’s largest nesting colony of white pelicans.
Climate
| Month | Avg Hi | Avg Lo | Avg Precip |
| Jan | 45°F | 22°F | 1.06 in. |
| Feb | 52°F | 25°F | 1.06 in. |
| Mar | 57°F | 29°F | 0.86 in. |
| Apr | 64°F | 33°F | 0.35 in. |
| May | 73°F | 40°F | 0.62 in. |
| Jun | 83°F | 47°F | 0.47 in. |
| Jul | 91°F | 51°F | 0.24 in. |
| Aug | 90°F | 50°F | 0.27 in. |
| Sep | 82°F | 43°F | 0.45 in. |
| Oct | 70°F | 34°F | 0.42 in. |
| Nov | 55°F | 26°F | 0.80 in. |
| Dec | 46°F | 21°F | 0.88 in. |
By Car
Drive Distances
Chicago 1,950 mi
Dallas/Ft.Worth 1,670mi
Denver 1,030 mi
Las Vegas 450 mi
Los Angeles 470 mi
New York 2,710 mi
Phoenix 730 mi
Portland 580 mi
Salt Lake City 530 mi
San Diego 600 mi
San Francisco 230 mi
Seattle 730 mi
Public Transportation
Citifare
(775) 348-RIDE (7433)
Citifare is the public transit service for the greater Reno/Sparks community provided by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, Nevada.
Citifare service began on Sept. 17, 1978 with five used buses serving four routes. Today, the system encompasses the cities of Reno, Sparks and areas of Washoe County using a fleet of 65 buses on 24 routes. The service area is approximately 58 square miles and transports more passengers than those who travel through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Rides in FY 2001 exceeded more than 8 million per year.
Air Transportation
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
2001 E. Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Airport Information Booth (775) 328-6870
Airport Paging (775) 328-6789
The Reno-Tahoe International is located 3 miles southeast of downtown Reno. It is the closest commercial airport to Tahoe, and provides service to major cities across the United States.
Taxi/Limo Service
Reno-Sparks Cab (775) 333-3333
Whittlesea Checker Taxi (775) 322-2222
Yellow/Deluxe Cab (775) 355-5555
Sierra West Limousine (775) 329-4310
Bell Luxury Limousine (775) 786-3700
Local Phone Numbers
| City Area Code | |
| The area code for Reno, Nevada and surrounding cities | 775 |
| Emergency | |
| All Emergencies | 911 |
| Chief of Police | (775) 334-2100 |
| Dispatch (Non-Emergency) | (775) 334-COPS (2677) |
| City of Reno Police Department | (775) 858-1618 |
| City of Reno, Horse Mounted Unit | (775) 334-2193 |
| Neighborhood Watch | (775) 334-2178 |
| Office of Emergency Management | (775) 334-2300 |
| Poison Control | (800) 764-7661 |
| Reno Animal Services | 858-1616 |
| 334-2121(dispatch) | |
| Runaway Hotline | (800) 392-3352 |
| Washoe County Animal Control | (775) 328-2140 |
| Wildlife Rescue in Nevada | (775) 356-3909 |
| Utilities | |
| Cable | |
| Charter Communications | (775) 850-8555 |
| (888) 954-8484 | |
| www.charter.com | |
| Disposal | |
| Reno Disposal Company | (775) 329-8822 |
| 100 Vassar St. | |
| Reno, NV 89520 | |
| Electric | |
| Sierra Pacific Power Company | (775) 834-4444 |
| 6100 Neil Road | |
| Reno, NV 89511 | |
| Toll Free: | (800) 962-0399 |
| Emergencies: | (775) 834-4100 |
| www.sierrapacific.com | |
| Telephone | |
| SBC | (775) 333-4811 |
| SBC | (877) 469-2355 |
| 1450 Vassar Street | |
| Reno, NV 89520 | |
| Water | |
| Truckee Meadows Water Authority | (775) 324-2001 |
| 245 Winter St. | |
| Sparks, NV 89431 | |
| www.charter.com | |
| Voter Registration | |
| Washoe County Registrar | (775) 328-3670 |
| Financial Services | |
| Automatic Teller Information | |
| ATM Locator | (800) 248-4286 |
| MasterCrd ATM | (800) 424-7787 |
| VISA Plus System | (800) 843-7587 |
| Lost or Stolen Credit Cards | |
| American Express | (800) 233-5432 |
| AT&T Universal Card | (800) 423-4343 |
| Diners Club | (800) 234-6377 |
| Discover Card | (800) 347-2683 |
| JCB | (800) 736-8111 |
| MasterCard | (800) 826-2181 |
| VISA | (800) 336-8472 |
| Lost or Stolen Travelers Checks | ||
| American Express | (800) 221-7282 | |
| Thomas Cook MasterCard | (800) 223-7373 | |
| Travelers Check Customer Service | (800) 645-6556 | |
| VISA | (800) 227-6811 | |
| Government Numbers | ||
| Internal Revenue Service | (800) 829-1040 | |
| Nevada Air Guard Emergency Management | (775) 887-7243 | |
| Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles | (775) 688-2368 | |
| Nevada Humane Society | (775) 331-5770 | |
| REMSA – Ambulance Service | (775) 858-5700 | |
| Reno Office of Emergency Management | (775) 334-2300 | |
| Reno Public Safety, Sheriff Dispatch | (775) 785-4630 | |
| Social Security Administration | (800) 772-1213 | |
| Library | ||
| Washoe County Library System | (775) 327-8364 | |
| 301 S. Center St. | ||
| Reno, NV 89505 | ||
| Northwest Library | (775) 787-4100 | |
| 2325 Robb Drive | ||
| Reno, NV 89503 | ||
| Duncan-Traner Library | (775) 333-5134 | |
| 1650 Carville Drive | ||
| Reno, NV 89512 | ||
| Senior Center Library | (775) 328-2586 | |
| 1155 East 9th Street | ||
| Reno, NV 89512 | ||
| Reading & Info Referral Ctr | (775) 829-7323 | |
| 4001 South Virginia | ||
| Reno, NV 89502 | ||
| Sierra View Library | (775) 827-3232 | |
| 4001 S. Virginia (old Town Mall) | ||
| Reno, NV 89502 | ||
| Downtown Library | (775) 785-4522 | |
| 301 South Center St | ||
| Reno, NV 89520 | ||
| North Valleys Library | (775) 972-0281 | |
| 1075 North Hills Blvd. #340 | ||
| Reno, NV 89506 | ||
| South Valleys Library | (775) 851-5190 | |
| 25650a Wedge Parkway | ||
| Reno, NV 89511 | ||
| Services | ||
| Directory Assistance | 411 | |
| American Red Cross Sierra Nevada Chapter | (775) 856-1000 | |
| Child Protective Services | (775) 684-4400 | |
| To report child abuse or neglect call: | (800) 992-5757 | |
| Ride-Along Program | (775) 326-6322 | |
| Shipping & Postal Service | ||
| Airborne Express | (800) 247-2676 | |
| Federal Express | (800) 463-3339 | |
| UPS | (800) 742-5877 | |
| Support Networks | ||
| Teen Link (Various Topics) | (800) 235-9678 | |
| Crisis Pregnancy Center | (800) 395-4357 |
Television
| 2 | KTVN | CBS |
| 4 | KRNV | NBC |
| 5 | KNPB | PBS |
| 7 | KRNV-DT | NBC |
| 8 | KOLO | ABC |
| 9 | KOLO-DT | ABC |
| 11 | KRXI | FOX |
| 13 | KTVN-DT | CBS |
| 15 | KNPB-DT | PBS |
| 20 | KAME-DT | MyTV |
| 21 | KAME | MyTV |
| 25 | KRRI-LP | HTVN |
| 26 | KREN-DT | CW |
| 27 | KREN | CW |
| 39 | K39FF | TBN |
| 41 | KNVV-LP | UNI |
| 43 | KELM-LP | Asian |
| 44 | KRXI-DT | FOX |
| 47 | KUVR-CA | Azteca America |
| 52 | K52FF | TEL |
Radio
| FM Stations | |
| 88.7 | KUNR |
| 90.1 | K211EB |
| 90.5 | KKTO |
| 91.3 | KNIS |
| 92.1 | KJZS |
| 93.7 | KYWD |
| 94.5 | KHXR |
| 95.5 | KNEV |
| 96.5 | KLCA |
| 97.3 | KWNZ |
| 98.1 | KBUL-FM |
| 98.7 | K254AK |
| 100.1 | KTHX-FM |
| 102.1 | KRNV-FM |
| 103.7 | KODS |
| 104.5 | KDOT |
| 104.9 | K285EQ |
| 105.7 | KOZZ-FM |
| 106.9 | KRNO |
| 107.7 | KSRN |
| AM Stations | |
| 630 | KPTT |
| 770 | KCBC |
| 780 | KKOH |
| 860 | KTRB |
| 920 | KIHM |
| 1140 | KHTK |
| 1230 | KPLY |
| 1300 | KPTL |
| 1340 | KXEQ |
| 1400 | KBDB |
| 1450 | KHIT |
| 1550 | KXTO |
| 1590 | KQLO |
Newspapers
Reno Gazette-Journal
(775) 786-8744
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 22000, Reno, NV 89520
Physical Address:
955 Kuenzli St., Reno, NV 89502
Arts & Culture
Nevada Museum of Art
(775) 329-3333
160 West Liberty Street
Reno NV 89501
Stremmel Gallery
(775) 786-0558
1400 South Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89502
Art Galleries
Feats of Clay
20 C Hillcrest Drive
Reno NV 89509
Kate Hanlon Weaving Studio and Craft gallery
(775) 342-0196
45 Lockwood Road
Reno
Nevada Museum of Art
(775) 329-3333
160 West Liberty Street
Reno
Casinos
Atlantis Casino Resort
(775) 825-4700
3800 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89502
Boomtown Hotel & Casino
(775) 345-6000
I80 Exit #4
Verdi, NV 89431
Museums & Attractions
Fleischmann Planetarium
(775) 784-4812
University Of Nevada-Reno
1650 North Virginia St.
Reno NV 89557
www.planetarium.unr.nevada.edu
National Automobile Museum
(775) 333-9300
10 Lake Street South
Reno NV 89501
Performing Arts
Church Fine Arts Theater
(775) 784-6839
University Of Nevada
Reno
Nevada Festival Ballet
(775) 329-2552
P.O. Box 71024
Reno
Nevada Opera Association
(775) 786-4046
P.O. Box 3256
Reno
Dog Parks
Dog parks feature fenced areas where dogs can exercise and socialize in a non-leash environment. Dog owners must remain with their pets, control them and pick up their waste.
Park Locations:
Whitaker Park, 550 University Terrace
(lower level between Washington Ralston Streets)
Virginia Lake Park, 1925 Lakeside Drive
(across from Mountain View Drive)
Pets are welcome in all public parks. However, to ensure that all residents have a safe and enjoyable experience in our parks, please keep in mind that Reno Municipal Code requires that all owners (or those entrusted with the care, custody or control of an animal) responsibly care for and control their pet.
Ski Resorts
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
(530) 583-4232
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Boreal Ski Resort
(530) 426-3666
I 80 at Castle Peek
Truckee, CA 96160
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
(775) 832-1177
1210 Ski Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
Education
Community Colleges
Community colleges exist for two major purposes. The first is to serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses for transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. Four out of 10 collegebound high-school graduates start their college education this way.
The second function of community colleges is to prepare students for the job market by offering entry-level career training as well as courses for adult students who want to upgrade their skills for the workplace. They often offer programs that are not available at four-year schools, like fashion design.
Truckee Meadows Community College
(775) 673-7000
7000 Dandini Boulevard
Reno NV 89512-3999
Truckee Meadows Community College provides choices: more than 50 degree and certificate programs, convenience, flexible schedules and affordability
Liberal Arts Colleges
Liberal arts colleges offer a broad base of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Most are private and focus mainly on undergraduate students. Classes tend to be small and personal attention is available.
Online Learning
Recent years have witnessed the rise of online degree programs, to allow the busy professional a chance to work at their own pace from the comfort of their home on the path to getting a degree. The costs to students are typically the same as for traditional classes— and financial aid is equally available—while the cost to the institution can be much less.
There are online universities ranging from legitimate distance learning systems to fly-by-night degree-mills. It’s important to research a particular institution before deciding to enroll in their system. Generally, brick-and-mortar schools that also offer online classes are the safest, though there are plenty of fully accredited online universities out there.
Nearly 3 million students are believed to be taking online classes at institutions of higher education in the United States this year. That number has been growing about 25% a year recently. Now, virtually all public higher education institutions, as well as a vast majority of private, for-profit institutions, now offer online classes. By contrast, only about half of private, nonprofit schools offer them. Online schools offer everything from Associate’s degrees to Doctoral programs with available emphases in everything from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Nursing. Some programs require students to attend some campus classes or orientations, but many are delivered completely online. Online courses generally require a computer with a broadband connection, but are now a serious option for the busy professional.
Public vs. Private
Public colleges are usually less expensive, particularly for in-state residents. They get most of their money from the state or local government. Private colleges rely on tuition, fees, endowments, and other private sources. Private colleges are usually smaller and can offer more personalized attention and often more prestige.
Universities
Generally, a university is bigger than a college and offers more majors and research facilities. Class size often reflects institutional size and some classes may taught by graduate students.
University of Nevada
(775) 784-1110
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89557-0042
With an enrollment of over 16,000 students, the University has nine degree-granting schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine. Students can choose from more than 75 majors for an undergraduate degree, as well as from more than 70 graduate degree programs.
Upper Division
Upper-division schools offer the last two years of undergraduate study, usually in specialized programs leading to a bachelor’s degree. Students then generally transfer to an upper-division college after completing an associate degree or after finishing a second year of study at a four-year college.
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