- City:
- Reno, NV
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Infrastructure and Utilities, Lakes and Ponds, Flood and Erosion Control
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Description
Virginia Lake Park south of Reno was constructed by the WPA in 1936-1938. The park is both a recreational site and serves as a detention reservoir for flood control and irrigation.
“Thanks in part to night work crews, the WPA quickly created what became known as Virginia Lake Park south of Reno. The lake was designed for swimming and wading with an average depth of five and a half feet. It was one of many Nevada parks created.” (https://www.newsreview.com)
Source notes
https://www.newsreview.com/reno/how-the-new-deal-built/content?oid=664643 https://www.reno.gov/index.aspx?page=1623Contribute to this Site
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