Washoe County’s Department of Regional Parks and Open Space is seeking public feedback about the future development of the Regional Shooting Facility. Department staff will receive input and answer questions about the facility’s master plan update during a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, in the Ranch House at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.

“This is an excellent opportunity to have a voice in the future of an important local recreational facility,” County Parks Planner Jennifer Budge said.

Interested persons who cannot attend meeting and would like to provide comment, are asked to contact Budge at (775) 823-6513; email: jbudge@washoecounty.us. Online surveys are available at washoecountyparks.com.

What: Public Input Meeting for Washoe County’s Regional Shooting Facility

When: 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2011

Where: Ranch House in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park 1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno

Contact: Park Planner Jennifer Budge (775) 823-6513, or jbudge@washoecounty.us

The County’s Regional Shooting Facility is located in Warm Springs, north of Spanish Springs, at 21555 Pyramid Highway. The facility has six ranges for use by the public, law enforcement and regional military units. Scopes, ear protection and targets are available for nominal fees. Range Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday through Monday.

The Regional Shooting Facility is managed by Washoe County’s Department of Regional Parks and Open Space. The Department’s mission is to provide exceptional parks and open space, and recreational opportunities while preserving our natural, historical and cultural resources. For more information, visit www.washoecountyparks.com .
EVENT DATES

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Thursday, March 31, 2011: 7:00 p.m.
Ranch House, Rancho San Rafael Regoinal Park, 1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno

Survey Here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/regionalshootingfacility