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550 University Terrace, Reno, NV 89503
Whitaker Park
Park Description:
Whitaker Park is an 8.15-acre Reno park with year-round restrooms.
Park Amenities:
Playground, dog park, tennis courts, picnic shelters, horeshoe court, rentable shelter, barbecue area, and tables/benches.
Park Contact Information:
City of Reno - Parks & Facilities (775) 334-2417
Park Highlights
Park History
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Want To Learn More?
References & Further Info:
Reno Historical: Bishop Whitaker's School for Girls.
Facebook: Whitaker Park.
Marjorie A. Hanes, “Old Bishop Whitaker Seminary is Being Torn Down for Lumber,” Reno Gazette Journal.
“King and Queen of Playgrounds Are Selected,” Reno Evening Gazette, August 15, 1952.
Jacque Sundstrand, “When Ditches Became Urban: Reno Women and the Fight to Prevent Child Deaths,” Nevada State Historical Society Quarterly.
“Diversion Plan May End One Ditch Hazard in Reno,” Reno Evening Gazette.
Hazard in Reno,” Reno Evening Gazette.
“Fence for a Killer: Project is Mapped for the Orr Ditch,” Nevada State Journal.
Richard Moreno, “What Reno Lacks in Size it Makes Up in Assets,” Reno Evening Gazette.
Janice Hoke, “Reno Parks May Let Dogs Romp,” Reno Gazette Journal.
Ken Alltucker, “Dogs Will Run Free at One Reno Park,” Reno Gazette Journal.
Gerald Miller, “Black Rock Sculpture Gets New Home at Whitaker Park,” Reno Gazette Journal.
Contributor(s):
Janita Jobe (history)
Haley McGuire
Alex Shahbazi