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About Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is a spacious, multi-use venue in Reno that hosts a variety of events—from community gatherings to large balloon-themed celebrations. With reservable spaces, museums, and gardens, the park provides flexible options for gatherings of different sizes. The master plan hints at future expansion to accommodate larger audiences. Below is a practical guide to seating options, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your event with ease.
Whether you’re hosting a small meeting in a park room or coordinating a larger event at a pavilion, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park offers accessible parking and convenient RTC transit options, including FlexRide service for local stops. For visitors staying in Reno, you’ll find a range of hotels and restaurants nearby, from downtown favorites to airport-adjacent properties. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel and dining partners to simplify planning while keeping a straightforward, trustworthy buying experience—like having a friend in the business.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1595 N Sierra St, Reno, NV 89503 (Rancho San Rafael Regional Park).
- Park size: about 570–580 acres (official park pages cite 580; event pages cite ~570 acres).
- Venue type: multi-use county park containing the Wilbur D. May Museum, Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Ranch House, and several reservable picnic pavilions and spaces.
- Seating/chart options: no single park seating chart; capacities by space include Ranch House max 150; San Rafael Room ~100 standing / 80 seated; V&T Room ~45 standing / 24 seated; Peavine Pavilion 300; Chinese Pagoda Pavilion 100; Lions Highland Pavilion 50; Nevada Farms & Families Leghorn 50 / Brahma 50.
- Parking: parking available near reservable spaces; some pavilions note proximity to parking lots; balloon events use park lots and adjacent streets with restrictions.
- Transit: RTC public transit serves the area; FlexRide includes Rancho San Rafael; RTC also provides free transit to The Great Reno Balloon Race on the RAPID Virginia Line during the event.
- Nearby hotels: lodging options in downtown Reno and near Reno-Tahoe International Airport; examples include Silver Legacy, Plaza Resort Club, Circus Circus Reno, J Resort, etc.
- Notable events hosted: The Great Reno Balloon Race (annual), Dragon Lights Festival, Artown events; a 2,000-seat amphitheater is planned as part of the park’s master plan (announced Feb 2026).