Red Hill

Red Hill workshops scheduled for October 21st and 22nd to encourage public input about future uses and preservation of this popular open space area

Red Hill is a landmark natural formation overlooking the Truckee Meadows from the north and providing spectacular views of Reno and its vicinity. Unique rock outcroppings along with a variety of desert plants and wildlife add to its attraction as a popular area for
outdoor recreation.

Washoe County's Department of Regional Parks and Open Space is currently working with Sun Valley residents and other community partners to develop plans for the future use and preservation of this 438 acre open space area. Future plans would include a non-motorized trail system, conservation areas and other recreational uses based on public input and community resources.

In hopes of receiving as much public comment and direction as possible, a series of workshops are being offered on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2011, to discuss conceptual plans and review design options.

All of the following workshops will be held at the Regional Public Safety Training Center Auditorium, 5190 Spectrum Blvd. (just north of Parr Blvd.), Reno.

Design Drop-In Session at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011. A "hands-on" design session to look over existing concepts and share ideas with landscape architects and design teams.

Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011
Review design options and share preferences for trail locations, amenities, entry points and more.

Community Presentation at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011
Final designs and implementation strategies will be presented to the community.

The public may also submit comments through an online survey available
at: www.washoecountyparks.com.

Project partners include the City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Desert Research Institute, National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance, Nevada Natural Heritage Program, Nevada Recreational Trails Program, Nevada Trailworks/Poedunks, Regional Public Safety Training Center, Silverstar
Communities, Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board, Sun Valley General Improvement District Sun, Valley Sertoma, the northern Nevada section of the Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Washoe County School District.

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