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Sports & Recreation for Kids in Reno, NV

6 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Reno

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Tahoe Meadows Ophir Creek Trailhead hiking area in Reno, NV🌿 Nature
Photo: Sam Sager

Tahoe Meadows Ophir Creek Trailhead offers families an accessible high-altitude escape with gentle trails perfect for little legs. Located along the scenic Mt. Rose Highway, this stunning alpine meadow bursts with colorful wildflowers in summer and provides easy nature walks where kids can spot butterflies, explore streams, and experience mountain beauty without strenuous hiking.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Sky Tavern Ski Area ski resort in Reno, NV🧗 Adventure
Photo: Devant Anthony
4.8(255)$$

Sky Tavern Ski Area is a family-friendly mountain destination that offers affordable skiing and snowboarding lessons in winter, plus summer activities like sledding, tubing, and hiking. With its non-intimidating terrain and focus on beginner instruction, it's the perfect place for kids to learn winter sports without the crowds and high prices of larger resorts.

🕑 4-6 hours (a half-day to full day)
Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe ski resort in Reno, NV🧗 Adventure
Photo: Steven Rank
4.6(1,686)$$$

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe offers families year-round mountain adventures just outside Reno, with excellent skiing and snowboarding for all skill levels in winter and scenic chairlift rides plus hiking trails in summer. The resort is known for its family-friendly terrain, ski school programs for kids as young as 4, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it less intimidating than larger Tahoe resorts.

🕑 4-6 hours for a ski day; 2-3 hours for summer chairlift rides and light hiking
Coconut Bowl at Wild Island amusement center in Reno, NV🎢 Amusement Park
Photo: Bruce Davis

Coconut Bowl at Wild Island is Reno's ultimate all-in-one family entertainment destination, combining a thrilling water park with year-round attractions including go-karts, bowling, mini golf, and a massive arcade. With options for every weather condition and age group, this sprawling complex keeps families entertained whether you're splashing through water slides in summer or racing go-karts and bowling strikes during cooler months.

🕑 4-6 hours for a full day combining water park and indoor activities, or 2-3 hours if focusing on just one area
Roller Kingdom sports complex in Reno, NV Sports
Photo: Colin A Watley
4.3(1,231)$

Roller Kingdom is Reno's premier indoor play destination where kids can bounce, slide, and burn energy rain or shine. This sprawling facility features multiple bounce houses, exciting slides, and interactive games that keep children entertained for hours in a safe, climate-controlled environment. With its solid 4.3-star rating from over 1,200 families, it's a tried-and-true choice for active play.

🕑 2-3 hours
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park amusement park in Reno, NV🤸 Trampoline Park
Photo: Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is Reno's ultimate indoor playground where kids can literally bounce off the walls! This expansive facility combines wall-to-wall trampolines with exciting ninja warrior courses, challenging rope obstacles, and an arcade, making it the perfect destination for burning energy year-round regardless of the weather outside.

🕑 2-3 hours

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