Sparks is widely known as the premiere special events venue for all of northern Nevada with attractions on our Victorian Square which bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to such annual events as:

* Hometowne Farmers Market,
* The Big Easy,
* Hot August Nights,
* Nugget Best in the West Rib Cook-off, and
* Hometowne Christmas.

Please choose an icon to the right to learn more about Spark's special events.

Sparks is also well known for its outstanding parks and recreation system designed to appeal to young and old alike with numerous neighborhood parks, regional sports facilities and an unusually large number of fun and exciting recreation programs for preschoolers to senior citizens. We are especially proud of the latest addition to our list of parks Sparks_ Marina_Lake_Park is 80 acres of water surrounded by swimming, boating, fishing, scuba diving and picnicking facilities, with breath-taking views of the nearby mountains. Few other cities in the country can offer such an amenity to its residents and visitors.

The city's Community Development and Planning Department and the Sparks Redevelopment Agency work closely with current business owners and new developers to provide a "business friendly" environment within which to pursue responsible economic activities. The Sparks industrial area provides many opportunities for a wide range of businesses to open or expand their operations in western Nevada, with excellent road (I-80 and U.S. 395) and rail (Union Pacific) transportation at one's doorstep.

The city provides a full range of municipal services including police, fire, public works, wastewater treatment, municipal court, code enforcement, development and planning, business licensing, etc.