The Reno Aces Ballpark is located in the Freight House District in downtown Reno near the Truckee River and just east of the Harrah's Hotel & Casino. The Reno Aces home games against other Triple-A teams are held on various nights during the spring and summer.
Reno Aces Ballpark
Parking tends to fill up quickly during home games. There is a parking structure for stadium parking just south of the stadium that costs $10 per car. Parking is also available at various casino parking garages with validation. If you don't mind walking, there might be some metered or free street parking just north of the stadium.
Hotels near the Reno Aces Ballpark
There are dozens of hotels near the stadium. They include hotel casinos like Harrah's, the Silver Legacy, the Eldorado and the Siena.
Seating at the Reno Aces Ballpark
Most of the seats in the stadium have great views of the field. Some of the most fun and unusual seats are in the General Admission Berm Seating. Here you can lounge on the grass with a blanket and watch the game. The Coors Light party section is fun if you want an overall view and a lively space.
Food at the Reno Aces Ballpark
There are several restaurants in the Freight House District that serve food before, during and after the games. This includes Arroyo Mexican Grill, Bugsy's Sports Bar & Grill, Duffy's Ale House and the 250 Lounge Nightclub. Hot dogs, nachos, fries and children's items are served by vendors in most of the seating areas.
Beer at the Reno Aces Ballpark
The Coors Light party section serves beer throughout the games and vendors serve both Coors and Corona during the games. A larger selection of beers can be found at Duffy's Ale House.
Parking alternatives at the Reno Aces Ballpark
The RTC bus line Route 6 bus stops right by the stadium.
What to bring to the Reno Aces Ballpark
The stadium is outside and spring in Reno can be cool. Sometimes it can also snow or rain. During April and May, be sure to bring warm sweaters, hats and gloves, and a blanket. Seating cushions are a good idea if you are sitting in the stadium seating. Wear sunscreen during all times of the year—Reno gets a lot of sun. Wear any type of sports gear you want—it does not have to be Aces gear.
Insider tip for the Reno Aces Ballpark
You can sometimes watch the game for free if you come early and eat at one of the restaurants, Duffy's has some good views of the field. Visitors can also get free popcorn refills during the game.
Author's bio: Christina Nellemann is a writer living and working in Reno and loves the great view of both the game and downtown from the Coors Light Party Deck at the Aces Stadium.
Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno is one of the largest parks in the area and is easily accessible from several areas including downtown Reno. The park features a nature study and arboretum area, a children's science museum, walking paths with exercise equipment, ponds and fountains, wildlife and picnic areas.
Parking and public transportation at Rancho San Rafael Park
There is plenty of free parking in specific areas of the park, the main road that runs through the park is limited to 5 miles per hour and there are only two entrances into the park from the south and the east. The $.25 Sierra Spirit public bus runs about two blocks from the park.
Best and worst time go to Rancho San Rafael Park
The park is wonderful any time of year, especially in the mornings. During hot summers, the park is a bit exposed in the dog walking and exercise area, but there is plenty of shade in the trees. One of the best times to visit the park is during the Great Reno Balloon Race in September.
Admission to Rancho San Rafael Park
It is free to visit the park. The Wilbur D. May Museum, located in the center of the park has art and cultural collections and science exhibits for children. Museum entrance costs are $9 for adults and $8 for children and seniors.
Must see/do at Rancho San Rafael Park
For children, they will definitely want to see the dinosaur adventure section of the park. Slides, swings and monkey bars in the shapes of realistic dinosaurs are located behind the May Museum. Adults will love the Rainbow Grove on the east side of the park with its old growth trees.
Other places to visit near Ranch San Rafael Park
Rancho San Rafael Park is about two blocks west of the University of Nevada, Reno. The university is home to the Nevada Wolf Pack, several museums including the Nevada Historical Society and acres of trees and college buildings from the late 1800s.
Insider tip for visitors to Rancho San Rafael Park
On the east side of the park is a pretty meditation maze and the path that begins the Arboretum walk. Each twist and turn of the walk takes you through a different type of landscape featured in Nevada and California including wetlands and high desert cactus.
Author's bio: Christina Nellemann is a writer and designer living in Reno who has spend numerous hours walking through the trees at Rancho San Rafael Park.
