All you need to know to watch The Balloon Race
Transportation, parking, how to dress, etc.
Organizers of The Great Reno Balloon Race have put together some helpful tips for spectators at Rancho San Rafael Park. Tips include important information on how to get to and from the event, where to park, what to wear, things to do and what not to do…
• Parking at the event is extremely limited. Anyone wishing to park at the site should plan on arriving very early. Handicapped parking is available at the park for vehicles with a placard or license plate. Go to any park entrance and you will be directed to the correct lot.
Free parking is available at the University of Nevada, Reno, in the lots north of Lawlor Events Center. Parking is also available at N. Sierra St. & McCarran Blvd. for a donation to local charities. *Please note that the walk from these parking areas into the park covers some very hilly terrain; those who have difficulty walking should not use these lots without assistance.
Autos, RVs and trailers are prohibited to park on McCarran Blvd. and will be towed.
• The best way to get to the Balloon Race is the local bus system, Citifare, which will offer direct, nonstop. round-trip service to the park. Use Citifare’s Park & Ride Program with pickup points at Meadowood Mall, Reed High School and downtown Reno’s Citicenter. For more information call (775) 348-RIDE or visit www.rtcwashoe.com.
• Dress in layers as September mornings can be quite chilly before dawn, but once the sun comes up, the mercury rises quickly.
• Don't bring pets. Thousands of people and loud, unpredictable sounds leave animals confused and anxious.
• Do not smoke on the launch field…propane, sparks and dry grass do not mix.
For more information call The Balloon Race hotline at (775) 826-1181 or visit www.renoballoon.com.
• Parking at the event is extremely limited. Anyone wishing to park at the site should plan on arriving very early. Handicapped parking is available at the park for vehicles with a placard or license plate. Go to any park entrance and you will be directed to the correct lot.
Free parking is available at the University of Nevada, Reno, in the lots north of Lawlor Events Center. Parking is also available at N. Sierra St. & McCarran Blvd. for a donation to local charities. *Please note that the walk from these parking areas into the park covers some very hilly terrain; those who have difficulty walking should not use these lots without assistance.
Autos, RVs and trailers are prohibited to park on McCarran Blvd. and will be towed.
• The best way to get to the Balloon Race is the local bus system, Citifare, which will offer direct, nonstop. round-trip service to the park. Use Citifare’s Park & Ride Program with pickup points at Meadowood Mall, Reed High School and downtown Reno’s Citicenter. For more information call (775) 348-RIDE or visit www.rtcwashoe.com.
• Dress in layers as September mornings can be quite chilly before dawn, but once the sun comes up, the mercury rises quickly.
• Don't bring pets. Thousands of people and loud, unpredictable sounds leave animals confused and anxious.
• Do not smoke on the launch field…propane, sparks and dry grass do not mix.
For more information call The Balloon Race hotline at (775) 826-1181 or visit www.renoballoon.com.
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