Support Great Basin Institute in Serving Public Lands in the West
Support Great Basin Institute in Serving Public Lands in the West
The Rosewood Nature Study Area is a 220-acre wetland area that hosts an ongoing project to restore a decommissioned golf course into a wetland habitat. Owned by the City of Reno and stewarded by Great Basin Institute, the Rosewood Nature Study Area offers public access to the natural world and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Surfaces: Wide trails with a mix of packed and loose gravel/dirt and pavement
Trail difficulty: Relatively flat with little to no grade.
Fees: Free entry
The Adaptive Cycling Center offers a membership-based program that will allow persons with disabilities to access adaptive bikes and jump directly on the trail, no bike transport needed. Families with children and/or adults with disabilities can access a variety of adaptive bikes by appointment or during the open program hours and ride together. Hours of Operation (Seasonal May-September): Closed October to April
To learn more, call call 775-333-7765 or visit reno.gov
The site that is now the Rosewood Nature Study Area opened as a municipally-owned golf course in 1991. Due to the construction of Veterans Parkway, the Rosewood Lakes Golf Course was decommissioned and permanently closed in 2015. After closure, the property provided an opportunity for native plant and wildlife habitat enhancement, while also improving site access for public outdoor recreation.
In 2025 the City of Reno partnered with Great Basin Institute (GBI) to lease the facilities. Drawing upon the expertise of GBI’s Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC), the institute will work to facilitate public access and maintain the area’s trails.
The Great Basin Institute is committed to be a vital community partner. We support local needs through our core mission and collaborative efforts:
Restrooms are available inside the administration building during operating hours.
Drinking water is available inside the administration building during operating hours.
The pavilion on the south side of the administration building may be used for picnics unless otherwise posted or occupied.
Fishing and wildlife viewing docks are available east of Veterans Parkway.
Bike racks are available on the west side of the administration building.
Reserving Rosewood spaces is not currently available for individuals. Inquiries from nonprofit or municipal entities may be available on a case-by-case basis. For all Rosewood related inquiries, please contact GBI at 775-674-5475.
Other City of Reno reservable park spaces and shelters can be found on the City website or by calling 775-334-2417. Washoe County reservable spaces can be viewed on the County website or by calling 775-823-6501.
Stay on the trails.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the trails or in the water at Rosewood. This protects wildlife species that use the area for key habitat and supports restoration efforts at Rosewood Nature Study Area. A list of dog friendly parks in Reno can be accessed by calling 775-334-2262 or on the city website.
Fishing is permitted east of Veteran’s Parkway at your own risk with a valid State of Nevada fishing licence and applicable state stamps. Please know and abide by all fishing regulations. Bow fishing is not permitted.
Bikes are permitted only in the parking lot unless otherwise posted.
No motorized vehicle may be driven or ridden on any parks and recreation land or vacant land owned by the City of Reno.
No horses
No alcohol without a permit
No swimming
No smoking or vaping
No littering or dumping
No glass containers
No hunting or bow fishing
No camping
No fires, stoves, or barbecues
No overnight parking
No drones
No weapons or firearms
Do not feed wildlife
Electronic music by permit only
