Rolling A Park Master Plan

Project Description

Phase 1 plans for this park were completed in July of 2011 and construction finalized in October of 2011 on 275 acres of recreation land along the Carson River, just east of Dayton in Lyon County. The land was dedicated to the County as part of open space floodplain by the adjacent River Ranch subdivision. The park greatly improves vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle access to the Carson River from the surrounding homes – historically such access has been difficult due to the amount of land along the river held as private property.

Improvements include two trailheads with parking, picnic, and outdoor education classroom space for the adjacent elementary school. Walking trails constructed of dirt and aggregate base follow existing trails in the area to a large extent, while still keeping an adequate buffer space from the existing homes. Trails along the river include overlooks with seating and eventually interpretive signage. The existing swimming beach below the dam was improved with the addition of picnic tables, trash receptacles and pedestrian access. The west side of the park includes a disc golf course, most of which was constructed by local sports groups. Improvements were coordinated with the ongoing Carson River Bank Erosion Control Project.