• Fishing is just one of the activites you can do in Sparks, Nevada.Fishing image by Antonio Oquias from Fotolia.com
  
  Situated in the Truckee Meadows of Northern Nevada, Sparks is a town home to approximately 90,000 residents. The city enjoys sunshine 80 percent of the year, while still experiencing all four seasons. Plenty of indoor and outdoor activities are found throughout this fast-growing city to keep visitors and residents entertained.
  
  

Sparks Marina Park

• With a picturesque 77-acre lake surrounded by trees, walking paths, beaches and a backdrop of mountains, Sparks Marina Park is an ideal destination for those who want to spend a day outdoors. Play a game of volleyball, take a two-mile walk along the paved trails, go for a swim or simply enjoy a lazy afternoon out on the boat. Dog owners will appreciate the dog park and the nearby Scraps Dog Bakery that sells dog treats. A concession stand is open for business during the summer months, and a handful of restaurants are located by the park, including the Jib Coffee House & Wine Bar and Anchor's Bar &Grill. The park also hosts events throuhgout the year, including a kids triathlon and the Top O' the Mornin' Fun Run.
  
  Sparks Marina Park
  300 Howard Drive
  Sparks, NV 89431
  (775) 353-7879
  www.ci.sparks.nv.us/living/parks/marina
  
  

Terrible's Rail City Casino

• If you're feeling lucky and want to try your hand at a game of blackjack or spin a few slot machines, consider visiting Terrible's Rail City Casino. This casino offers over 900 slot machines, live keno, blackjack and a sports book. All video poker and slot machines use e-tickets, so there's no need to carry around heavy buckets filled with coins. Take a break from gaming and enjoy a meal in the 24-hour City Cafe. The menu features soups, sandwiches, steaks and serves breakfast items all day long. Sundays through Thursdays feature a buffet offering discounted prices for Terrible's Players Club members.
  
  Terrible's Rail City Casino
  2121 Victorian Avenue
  Sparks, NV 89431
  (775) 359-9440
  railcity.com
  
  

Sparks Heritage Museum

• For an educational outing, visit the Sparks Heritage Museum. This museum's exhibits are arranged chronologically, containing artifacts from the city of Sparks as well as items from the Truckee Meadows area. Exhibits include a replica town (with a barber shop, the inside of a typical house, a general store and more) showing what Sparks was like in its early days, items from an early casino and a mining and ranching display. Stop by the gift shop to take home a souvenir.
  
  Sparks Heritage Museum
  814 Victorian Avenue
  Sparks, NV 89431
  (775) 355-1144
  sparksmuseum.org
  
  

Wild Island Family Adventure Park

• Voted by Nevada Magazine as "Best Place to Take Kids in Northern Nevada," this family-friendly destination is home to Nevada's only water park. The venue also features mini-golf, go karts, billiards and bowling. The outdoor water park is open May through September, while the other attractions are open year-round. Pirate Cove, the venue's mini-golf course, is a nine-hole course lit by black lights. Rates vary by attraction, and season passes are available for the water park. Four birthday packages are available and can be customized to include specific park attractions.
  
  Wild Island Family Adventure Park
  250 Wild Island Ct.
  Sparks, NV 89434
  (775) 359-2927
  wildisland.com