The Barbara Bennett and Wingfield Parks Master Plan will play a role in shaping the future of these parks while ensuring that the community's voice is heard. The Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Stantec Consulting started developing this plan in January 2023. The initial idea for this Master Plan project was presented to the Ward 1 Neighborhood Advisory Board and the Recreation and Parks Commission.

The master plan project at Wingfield and Barbara Bennett Park will guide planning for improvements to the parks that will accommodate a wide range of ages, abilities, and interests for years to come.  

Development Process

The City of Reno's Parks and Recreation Department conducted a community-wide survey and met with Stakeholders to gather initial feedback for the Wingfield, Whitewater and Barbara Bennett Parks. A community public input survey was also held to gather information related to the user experience for these parks. This initial feedback was used to develop initial conceptual designs showing potential improvements at these parks. The Parks and Recreation department held a public workshop to present these designs and along with a second community survey to solicit input regarding the conceptual designs. The input received was analyzed and used to develop the preferred plan for these parks which will be incorporated into the Preliminary Master Plan document. The preferred plan was presented at a virtual community workshop on October 30, 2024. A recording of the workshop is available for viewing on the City of Reno YouTube page.

What's Next 

Community members are invited to view the presentation provided at the final Community Workshop. The department is encouraging community members to respond to the live polling questions conducted during the virtual community workshop and provide additional feedback by taking the survey linked below.  

• View the recording of the Virtual Community Workshop
• Review the Preferred Plan presentation
• Provide your feedback on the Wingfield/Barbara Bennett preferred plan

This is the last opportunity to weigh in on the preferred concept for these parks before the plan is submitted to the Reno Recreation and Parks Commission for consideration. The final Master Plan document is planned to be presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission at their January meeting. There will be an opportunity for community members to provide public comment at this time.