Bathing, swimming and wading.
Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.095
in effectSec. 8.23.095. - Bathing, swimming and wading.
(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b), it shall be a misdemeanor for any person to enter, bathe, swim or wade in any basin, fountain, pool, lagoon, lake, pond or watercourse in any parks and recreation facilities without first obtaining a park permit in accordance with section 8.23.075. This section does not apply to parks and recreation facilities specifically set apart for bathing, swimming, wading or other specific purposes.
(b) Access to the Truckee River is allowed without a permit from any park or open space for the purpose of wading or swimming, unless prohibited by city council and posted otherwise. No park permit shall be required to enter, swim, wade in, operate boats, canoes, float tubes and other water craft within the boundaries of the Truckee River Whitewater Park, unless posted otherwise. The director may authorize temporary Truckee River access closure for a period up to two weeks, for the purpose of the public's safety.
(c) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to tie or anchor any rope, cord, cable or wire to any fixed object or structure within the Truckee River Whitewater Park for the purpose of holding on while swimming, surfing, or operating any boat, float tube or other watercraft.
(Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT8PUPESAMO_CH8.23PARE_ARTIIIREPAREFA_S8.23.095BASWWAFetched: 11/1/2026