LGBTQ+ Friendly
Reno is known to be a safe and friendly area for everyone, no matter their sexual orientation and/or gender. The 2020 Municipal Equality Index even gave Reno a perfect score of 100 regarding its policies and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.
Northern Nevada Pride takes place in Wingfield Park every July, with a parade happening in downtown Reno and ending at Wingfield Park. At the final destination of the parade, there is live entertainment and a festival.
To find out other information about where to stay, LGBTQ+ events, arts, nightlife, and other activities, you can check out ideas on Visit Reno Tahoe.
Mental Health in Reno, Nevada
Unfortunately, Nevada scored a D-plus for children’s mental health, as reported from the Children’s Advocacy Alliance. This survey evaluated how Nevada approaches mental-health indicators in kids like depression, substance abuse, developmental disorders, suicide, and accessibility for care.
There is no doubt that Reno needs more mental health resources for the children and youth in the area. However, at LGBTQ and All, we have developed a list of all the best psychologists for kids in the area.
Top Features
Reno is located in the northwest section of Nevada, along the Nevada-California border. It is approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lake Tahoe and is known by the nickname “The Biggest Little City in the World.” This city is best known for its casino and tourism industry.
However, casinos are not the only thing Reno is known for – there are fun and adventurous activities like rafting, pub crawling, museums or baseball games.
Facts about Reno, Nevada
- Eddie Money’s music video “Take Me Home Tonight” was filmed in Reno.
- In 2014, 540 people joined together at the Peppermill Casino & Resort to play checkers, which garnered them a Guinness World Record for the most people playing checkers.
- Reno is where you can find the first and largest Superhero Crawl.
- This city has thousands of earthquakes each year.
- Reno is no longer the divorce capital of the U.S. – Panama City, Florida, has now taken it over.
History/Data
Reno was first known as Lake’s Crossing (in 1861) when Myron Lake bought a wooden bridge, rustic tavern, and an inn on the banks of the Truckee River. He bought all these items from Charles William Fuller. The latter had spent much time trying to capitalize on the supply wagons that continually traveled along the Sierra Nevada mountains on their way to Virginia City. However, when Fuller had given up, Lake ended up succeeding and gained a fortune from his 10-year franchise of the toll bridge. In addition, he suggested that a townsite be built on his property, which then was given to the Central Pacific Railroad. Then, it went through the newly formed town of Reno in 1868.
Since he had put in so many efforts to create the city today known as Reno, Lake is credited with being the founder of this city.
In 2020, it was reported that the population of Reno was 264,165 people. It is located in Washoe County Nevada and is the third-largest city in the city and 80th in the U.S. overall.