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1000 Jamaica Ave, Reno, NV 89502
Jamaica Park
Park Description:
Jamaica Park is an 8-acre Reno park with restrooms (opened seasonally: late April-early October weather permitting).
Park Amenities:
Playground, soccer/football field, baseball/softball fields, horseshoe area, pathways, picnic shelter, barbeque area, and tables/benches.
Park Contact Information:
City of Reno - Parks & Facilities (775) 334-2417
Park Highlights
Park History
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References & Further Info:
Apartments first phase of $100 million Duffel Development. (1973, July 15). Nevada State Jorurnal , p. 33.
At last, students get a look at their new school. (1975, December 19). Reno Evening Gazette , p. 15.
Developer pays 3.5 million for 322 acre Reno parcel. (1972, March 13). Reno Evening Gazette , p. 1.
Drew, L. (1975, February 9). It was heartbreaking for many Washoe youngsters. Nevada State Journal , p. 7.
Editorial: Meadowood helping out. (24, March 1979). Reno Evening Gazette , p. 4.
J. G. Peckham former civic leader passes. (1961, November 14). Reno Evening Gazette , p. 1.
McAndrew, S. (2014, March 14). District investigating threat made on bathroom wall at Pine Middle School. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from Siobhan McAndrew's Report Card: http://blogs.rgj.com/reportcard/2014/03/14/district-investigating-threat-made-on-bathroom-wall-at-pine-middle-school/
McFarren, J. (1975, July 19). Opposing forces abount in shopping center issue. Nevada State Journal , p. 5.
Meadowood plans detailed for 103 acres of shopping. (1977, July 25). Reno Evening Gazette , p. 1.
Meadowood Shopping Mall to have 115 stores. (1979, March 19). Reno Evening Gazette , p. 3C.
Meet the new kids on the block. (1983, March 14). Reno Gazette-Journal , p. 7.
Powers, L. (1979, March 24). Meadowood Mall - a preview tour. Reno Evening Gazette , p. 11.
Powers, L. (1975, July 30). New school opening delays irrate board. Reno Evening Gazette , p. 13.
Sculptures enhance Meadowood Mall. (1979, March 26). Reno Evening Gazette , p. 87.
Stevenson, J. (1977, February 15). Huge shopping center sewer will have to wait. Reno Evening Gazette , p. 15.
Contributor(s):
Jill Richardson (history)
Haley McGuire
Alex Shahbazi