Menu
Free things to do in Reno
3 genuinely free places in and around Reno, Nevada — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
Filter by type
Showing 3 of 3 places
GardenVerifiedWilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Free 13-acre arboretum inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — 4,600+ plants, themed garden rooms, birding, and Sierra views.
$0 real costDetails +
Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Free 13-acre arboretum inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — 4,600+ plants, themed garden rooms, birding, and Sierra views.
Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Reno, Nevada
Free 13-acre arboretum inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — 4,600+ plants, themed garden rooms, birding, and Sierra views. Separate May Museum charges admission; gardens/arboretum free.
Free park lots just inside the Sierra Street entrance of Rancho San Rafael (1595 N Sierra St)
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedIdlewild Park
49-acre riverside city park west of downtown with rose garden, ponds, playgrounds, and Truckee River path links to the Riverwalk — free everyday…
$0 real costDetails +
Idlewild Park
49-acre riverside city park west of downtown with rose garden, ponds, playgrounds, and Truckee River path links to the Riverwalk — free everyday…
Idlewild Park
Reno, Nevada
49-acre riverside city park west of downtown with rose garden, ponds, playgrounds, and Truckee River path links to the Riverwalk — free everyday park access and lots of on-site parking.
Free lots inside the park and along Idlewild Drive (fills during festivals)
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
GalleryVerifiedJohn and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
University of Nevada, Reno teaching art museum with free admission to collection and rotating exhibitions.
Parking uncheckedDetails +
John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
University of Nevada, Reno teaching art museum with free admission to collection and rotating exhibitions.
John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
Reno, Nevada
University of Nevada, Reno teaching art museum with free admission to collection and rotating exhibitions. Hours are limited (often afternoon midweek/weekends — confirm before visiting).
Paid public parking in Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex (campus); free Fri after 5pm and all day Saturday per visitor info — otherwise expect paid campus parking
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
Checking free events near Reno…