Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sparks, NV

  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Sparks, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
  • From Lazy 5 Regional Park to Pah Rah Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sparks and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Reno and Carson City.
  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Sparks, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
  • From Lazy 5 Regional Park to Pah Rah Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sparks and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Reno and Carson City.
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22.6 Miles
94% 121 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 8867, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Several areas actually compose Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park. Sand Harbor is one of the most popular, but there is also Cave Rock and Spooner Backcountry for swimming, boating, and picnicking.
22.6 Miles
87% 137 votes
Festivals 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is held on the shores of the lake in an open-air theater. The plays performed change each year and revolve around the classics of Shakespeare, but other plays and musicals are occasionally included.
22.7 Miles
95% 435 votes
Parks Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Sand Harbor includes 55 acres of sandy beaches, shaded forest areas, and rocky coves. Lake Tahoe is available from most of the region, which allows for swimming, boating, and picnicking.
22.8 Miles
67% 12 votes
Cultural Centers 760 Mays Boulevard, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Mark Twain Cultural Center & Toccata Guttman Music Hall hosts cultural events such as strings and piano concerts and opera arias. They also provide historical reenactments courtesy of a longtime Mark Twain impersonator.
22.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Beaches 964 Lakeshore, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Ski Beach is one of Incline Village's private beaches, and is open only to residents of Incline Village and to their guests. The beach welcomes pets on leashes during off season.
22.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 2005 Hwy 28, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Specializing in single, tandem, and sailing kayaks as well as in stand up paddle boards, Sand Harbor Rentals Tours and Lessons offers both guided tours of the harbor area and individual and small group lessons.
23.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 665 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Burnt Cedar Beach is a private resident-only beach on Lake Tahoe that features a playground, bar and snack concessions with attendants, heated pool, picnic benches with BBQ grills, beach chairs, sandy beach with shallow slope and roped off swimming area.
23.5 Miles
33% 3 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Centennial Park Dr & Heritage Way, Carson City, NV 89706 MoreLess Info
Consisting of two softball complexes, JohnD Winters Centennial Park provides guests with a space to practice softball, tennis, and archery. The complex is situated on 59 acres and has views of the surrounding desert mountains.
23.6 Miles
74% 66 votes
Swimming Pool 1500 Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV MoreLess Info
The curative properties of the Carson City Hot Springs have made the area a very popular attraction. Access is available specifically through the Carson Hot Springs Resort which has a large outdoor pool and several individual indoor pools that are filled with the hot water from the springs.
23.6 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Specializing in catering to a naturist lifestyle, Secret Cove is a secluded, clothing optional beach. Situated next to Lake Tahoe, the beach isopen throughout the summer months and promotes a healthy and positive naturist lifestyle supported by enthusiasts from the entire region.
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