We needed something to do before our plane left in the evening so we googled nearby parks and ofund Virginia Lake Park. Its got a large lake with many different types of birds nesting on a small island. The walking path is nicely maintained with lots of benches for resting. I believe there was a playground for kids as well.

When I'm in Reno, I always stop at Virginia Lake Park to feed the ducks and pigeons. It's always a scrap to keep the gulls from getting all the loot instead of the intended critters. I always have a good time.

great place to see nature and get away from gaming. Enjoy the walk around the lake. Feels safe during the day.

It was a nice place to stop and walk the dog. It was really windy when we were there. It is a fairly level walking path all the way around the lake.

This was right behind our hotel. We went there for a quick morning jog. Nice views of the mountains. Lot of dog walkers.

Don't suggest you hang out there at night, but during the day it is a great place to take the kids to feed the ducks or get in a little exercise.

So....the hubby & I arrived in Reno last night. We both got on the web looking for a nice, SAFE place for me to run & he found Virginia Lake Park on TripAdvisor. When I read Josh S's review, I has to wonder a little. But we asked the desk clerk at Peppermill & she said she would feel safe... More

I used to love walking my dog around Virginia Lake Park, but is so covered with goose poop that it has a horrible smell and is just nasty. You also see a lot of undesirable people loitering about and I don't feel safe in this area anymore.

Virginia Lake Park is a very quiet place with people walking, people fishing, and people watching and or feeding the ducks.