Reno, NV. — The City of Reno is pleased to announce that new ADA restrooms have been installed at Idlewild, Huffaker, and Manzanita Parks. The purchase and installation of these ADA restrooms comes from $1,056,000 in funds sponsored by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Senator Jacky Rosen, and Congressman Mark Amodei.
“Nevada’s outdoor spaces are for everyone to enjoy,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I am proud to have secured funding to increase accessibility at Manzanita, Huffaker, and Idlewild Parks in Reno, and I will continue to support towns and cities across the Silver State as they make improvements to their treasured community spaces.”
“Every Nevadan deserves access to safe, clean, and accessible public spaces, and that includes having facilities that meet the needs of all community members,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to have secured funding to upgrade facilities at Idlewild, Manzanita, and Huffaker Parks, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can enjoy our parks with dignity and independence. By making our recreational spaces more inclusive and welcoming, we’re strengthening our communities and improving quality of life for everyone who calls Reno home.”
“Everyone should be able to enjoy our public parks, and I’m proud to have assisted the City of Reno in securing the funding necessary to improve the accessibility of their park facilities for all,” said Congressman Amodei.
The funds came from the Fiscal Year 2022 Congressional allocation for Community Project Funding (CPF), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
In November 2023, the Reno City Council approved the purchase of four prefabricated restrooms in the amount of $808,280. The remaining grant funds were used for site improvements and the restroom installation by Cutting Edge Construction LLC.
The City of Reno Parks and Recreation Department identified the two restrooms located at Idlewild Park (Snowflake Shelter, 1805 Idlewild Drive, and Kiddieland,1900 Idlewild Drive), along with one each at Huffaker Park and Manzanita Park, as needing upgrades due to their age and the high volume of park visitors.
As part of these improvements, Idlewild Park will undergo a backflow upgrade requiring a temporary water shutoff from September 3–12, 2025. The Kiddieland restroom will reopen once the water is restored, while the Snowflake restroom will remain out of service until a new energy panel installation. For visitor convenience, portable restrooms will remain in place at Idlewild Park until all facilities are fully operational.
These new ADA-compliant restrooms enhance accessibility and functionality for park visitors, offering an upgraded space that better meets community needs. In addition, each restroom includes timed locking mechanisms to prevent after-hours access and enhance security.
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our senators and congressman for championing this important effort to help enhance our City’s parks,” said Ward 2 Councilmember Naomi Duerr. “These selected parks see a lot of parkgoers, and these improvements will allow everyone to enjoy our parks even more.”
To learn more about the City’s parks, visit the Parks and Recreation webpage.
