Skip to ContentThe Riverwalk follows the Truckee River through downtown Reno. It is open 24 hours, and the city built it in the 1990s after decades when the river took a back seat to downtown.
Checked November 2, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- 24 hrRiverwalk access
- 1990sRaymond I. Smith Truckee River Walk built
- 3rd Satmonthly Wine Walk
- FreeHoliday Lights Festival
The Riverwalk
The Riverwalk District says the Riverwalk is open 24 hours and that the city created the Raymond I. Smith Truckee River Walk in the 1990s, which brought new attention to the river. A business association formed in the early 1990s among owners along the renovated Riverwalk and is now the Riverwalk Merchants Association. Its office is at 135 N. Sierra Street, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular Events
The district lists Wine Walks on the third Saturday of every month and a free Holiday Lights Festival with free train rides, photos with Santa and tree-lighting ceremonies at 7 p.m. on Virginia Street between Court and 4th. Its posts print November 28 to 29 and December 5 to 6, 4 to 9 p.m., with no year; those days fall on weekends in 2026, but we label the year as not confirmed. See the calendar for the live list.
The Whitewater Park
The river’s whitewater course at Wingfield Park has its own page: Wingfield Park and the Whitewater Park.
What We Could Not Confirm
These items were not read on an official page when we checked, so we do not state them as fact. Who can confirm each one is named.
- The year of the Holiday Lights Festival dates (Riverwalk District; its posts print no year).
- Detailed Riverwalk history beyond the district’s History page (Riverwalk District office).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Reno Riverwalk open at night?
The Riverwalk District says it is open 24 hours.
Sources
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Truckee River and Riverwalk,” itsreno.com, checked November 2, 2026.