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Container Parks
at Nevada's Container Parks Get Into the Fun
Hip shops, craft drinks, and tasty treats galore await at these family-friendly venues.
Container parks are all the rage, and Las Vegas and Reno have everything you need to scratch that industrial-sized itch. These quirky, outdoor areas are centrally located and serve as veritable warehouses of fun, food, and recreation.
THE EDDY
Reno’s container park opened in 2017 and has since thrived as a downtown hub. This pet-friendly area on the Truckee River boasts everything you need for a perfect summer evening including bocce ball courts, pop-up markets, and three bar areas.
During the day, families gather in the colorful courtyard to enjoy local art and some classic food truck cuisine. In the evenings, you’ll find the younger crowd enjoying music and libations at one of Reno’s coolest repurposed spaces.
As an outdoor experience in northern Nevada, The Eddy is a seasonal gathering space: the park usually shutters after the annual Santa Crawl in mid-December and reopens for St. Patrick’s Day.
DOWNTOWN CONTAINER PARK
Just one block past the Fremont Street Experience sits one of Downtown Las Vegas’s most impressive shopping and dining districts. This open-air plaza of refurbished shipping containers premiered in 2013 and features 21 local boutiques and 13 locations to wine and dine. Amid frequent live music, you’ll find everything from kettle corn and craft cocktails to art galleries and jewelry. After 9 p.m., it’s 21-and-older only inside the park with an even split between locals and visitors. The Downtown Container Park also is a small-business incubator, which means repeat visits will reward you with brand-new experiences.
The Treehouse Play Zone draws families with its interactive playground that parents and kids can explore. Inside the gated area are massive foam building blocks, a 33-foot slide, and the chance to climb to the top of the treehouse for the best view around.
The 55-foot Praying Mantis that sits at the gates of the park originally made its fiery debut at Nevada’s Burning Man festival. Stop by just before sundown to watch it shoot flames six stories into the sky!
