Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fernley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in parks rec
Mayor's Pond Park and existing park conditions
Residents asked the city to restore adult/youth swings at the in-town park and to repair deteriorating concrete at the skate park before a child gets hurt.
Boys & Girls Club growth at the CRRC
Attendance at the Community Response and Resource Center nearly doubled over the summer (223 kids daily), and new fencing and asphalt will boost security and programming space.
Community fishing pond grant
A $100,000 Wildlife Heritage grant will help pay to design and build a new community fishing pond with park amenities.
Park restroom access and costs
Alisa Rhino told the council the city has spent about $274,000 on porta-potties since July 2025 while park restrooms stay locked over vandalism concerns. She wants security cameras installed and offered a list of alternatives — signage, a park watch program, lighting, and patrols. Another resident echoed her, suggesting posted operating hours and attendants.
25th Anniversary Statue and Celebration
Fernley turns 25 on July 1. The council approved a rearing wild horse sculpture with Twisted Steel artwork for the Main Street Art Park, plus commemorative coins — silver ones numbered 1 through 50 — going on pre-sale June 1.
Out of Town Park Site Planning
The city will apply for free pro-bono planning help from the American Planning Association to finally move a long-stalled sports complex/site plan for Out of Town Park forward.
Public art funding for Murals, Music & Margaritas Festival
Fernley Aces proposed installing public art at city locations during the festival, backed by $6,500 from the Mayor's Community Support Budget.
Off-Highway Vehicle Plan grant application
A resident asked whatever happened to the OHV road rules discussed years ago. Councilman Hanan explained the 2-mile exception couldn't work without a designated park and the effort is tabled pending future area plans with regional parks.
Dedicated parks and recreation staffing
Six staff currently split between parks and facilities. The proposal would dedicate four workers plus a new parks and recreation superintendent to parks year-round, backed by $1.76 million in proposed park capital improvements.