Open Space and Regional Parks Commission | September 23, 2026

The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission held a meeting on September 23, 2026, focusing on several procurement and capital improvement topics. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of an easement to the Nevada Department of Transportation for a multiuse path and roadway improvements at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, with a project budget estimated at approximately $8 million. The commission also approved updates to the open space and regional parks fees and charges policy and schedule, implementing an average fee increase of 8.4% effective October 1, 2026, to address inflation and operational cost increases. Additionally, presentations were made on Eagle Scout projects that contributed community service improvements to regional parks, including infrastructure enhancements at Eagle Meadows and Davis Creek Regional Park. Updates were provided on ongoing capital projects such as the South Valleys Regional Park expansion and the Kanapa Ranch Trailhead completion. The commission was also briefed on the progress of a service plan for a potential park district, with a joint meeting scheduled for October 26, 2026, to review a draft feasibility study. No votes were taken on the park district service plan during this meeting.