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Ross Gold Park

Carson City, NV

Carson City's first universally accessible playground anchors this neighborhood park with lake views, paved paths, restrooms, picnic shelter, and room for mixed-age play.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for toddlers through big kids in a mixed-age family setting.

Hours

Dawn to dusk.

Price

Free public park.

Parking

On-site parking is available; city project materials also noted ADA parking improvements during the inclusive playground rebuild.

Visit style

Flexible neighborhood park with destination-level inclusive value.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best bet in Carson City when you want a confirmed inclusive playground plus easy family logistics like restrooms, shelter, and paved access.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Families prioritizing a confirmed inclusive public playground.
  • Mixed-age outings where one child wants playground time and others want open space or sports courts.
  • Longer visits that need restrooms and picnic shelter.
  • Caregivers who prefer paved circulation and a more destination-style neighborhood park.
Less Ideal For
  • Families needing a fully fenced playground.
  • Visitors looking for strong published feature-by-feature accessibility specs before arrival.
  • Heat-sensitive visits during the hottest part of the day when shade may be limited outside the shelter.

At a Glance

Venue type

All-abilities park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Mobility features

Wide pathways

Family amenities

SeatingPicnic tablesRestrooms nearbyParkingPavilions or shelters

Shade level

Partial shade

Restroom access

Nearby restrooms

Accessibility supports

Accessible routesSmooth paths

Park context

Part of a larger parkPicnic area

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryDawn to duskParking on site

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Mondaydawn - dusk
Tuesdaydawn - dusk
Wednesdaydawn - dusk
Thursdaydawn - dusk
Fridaydawn - dusk
Saturdaydawn - dusk
Sundaydawn - dusk
Rules
Public park hours are dawn to dusk.Dogs are allowed on leash.
ParkingOn-site parking is available; city project materials also noted ADA parking improvements during the inclusive playground rebuild.
Facilities
  • Restroom
  • Covered picnic shelter
  • Picnic tables
  • Paved paths
  • Open grass area
  • Fishing pond
  • Tennis courts
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Horseshoe pits
Stay LengthWorks for both quick playground stops and longer family park visits.
What To Bring
WaterSun protectionFishing gear if combining play with pond time
Hours SummaryDawn to dusk.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park.
Admission

Label

Entry

Notes

Public outdoor park.

Price

Free

About the Venue

Ross Gold Park is one of the clearest fit-for-purpose accessible playground listings in the Carson City / Carson Valley region. Carson City and statewide inclusion materials identify it as an inclusive playground, and the 2019 rebuild was described by the city as its first universally accessible playground with ADA parking improvements. Families get a full park setting here rather than a single play pad: paved paths, a covered picnic shelter, restrooms, open lawn, fishing pond access, and nearby sports courts make it work well for siblings and longer outings.

Atlas Perspective

Inclusive Play Atlas Notes

Age FitBest for toddlers through big kids in a mixed-age family setting.
Noise LevelUsually moderate and spread out across the park.
Visit StyleFlexible neighborhood park with destination-level inclusive value.
Energy LevelModerate
Parent ComfortGood, thanks to restrooms, seating, shelter, and paved access.

Accessibility & Comfort

SummaryRoss Gold Park was identified by Carson City as the city's first universally accessible playground and appears on Nevada's statewide inclusive parks and playgrounds list.
Known Features
Universally accessible playground designationADA parking improvementsPaved park pathsRestroom on site
Considerations
Official pages reviewed do not publish a full equipment-by-equipment accessibility inventory.The overall park is more open than enclosed, so wandering-prone children may need closer supervision.
Accessible routesSmooth paths

Gallery

Ross Gold Park playground and park setting
Official Carson City park image for Ross Gold Park.
Another view of Ross Gold Park play area
Official Carson City image showing more of the park environment.
Ross Gold Park grounds near the playground
Official Carson City image of the surrounding park setting.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Best for toddlers through big kids in a mixed-age family setting.

Hours

Dawn to dusk.

Price

Free public park.

Parking

On-site parking is available; city project materials also noted ADA parking improvements during the inclusive playground rebuild.

Contact Information

Address

280 Appion Way

Carson City, NV, 89701

Location
NevadaCarson City / Carson ValleyCarson City, NV
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official city park page, statewide inclusive playground list, and opening coverage.

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