Melio Gaspari Splash Park
Spanish Springs, Reno, NV
Horse-themed seasonal splash park at Lazy 5 Regional Park with multiple sprayers, bucket features, and reservable covered pavilions.
The park includes larger splash elements in a themed play environment.
Photo 1 of 5. The park includes larger splash elements in a themed play environment.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A standout public splash-park choice in the region if you want more variety and party potential than a basic free pad.
Good fit
- Dedicated summer splash outings
- Birthday meetups
- Kids who like bucket features and themed sprayers
- Families using nearby Lazy 5 park amenities
Consider another option if
- Families only seeking free admission
- Visitors who need highly detailed accessibility data in advance
Know Before You Go
- Season
- Open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, with daily operation during Washoe County School District summer break and weekends before and after.
- Rules
- No cotton clothing, cutoff shorts, or athletic wear in the water.
- Rules
- No tents, pets, music, BBQ grills, or portable amusement structures.
- Rules
- No glass or alcohol.
- Bring
- Swimsuits
- Bring
- Swim diapers if needed
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground sprays
- Tipping bucket
For caregivers
- Pavilions
- Concessions
- Pavilion rentals
- Partly shaded
- Short walk away
- Partially fenced
- Visit type
- Destination style splash outing
Read more about this location
Melio Gaspari Splash Park is a seasonal Washoe County splash park located within Lazy 5 Regional Park in Spanish Springs. The official park page highlights multiple sprayers, bucket features, and a horse-themed setting that gives it more destination appeal than a basic park spray pad. Families looking for staffed summer splash play, predictable admission, and birthday-meetup potential will find it one of the strongest public options in the area.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | $4 per person |
| Senior Admission | Seniors 62+ are free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Parties & Rentals
Starting at $85
A strong public-park birthday option if you want shade and predictable reservation blocks.
Accessibility
Considerations
Families needing exact deck, route, and restroom accessibility details should verify directly with Washoe County.
Location
7100 Pyramid Way
Reno, NV
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Sources & Updates
1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 10, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- Washoe County Melio Gaspari Splash Park pagewashoecounty.gov
Official page confirms location at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Spanish Springs and includes slideshow images.
Checked: name, address, pricing, hours, party rentals, phone
What changed
April 10, 2026
Included as an officially operating Washoe County splash park; mapped to Reno city slug because Spanish Springs is not an allowed canonical city.