Mayberry Park Watershed Protection and Public Restroom Project
Washoe County proposes the installation of a permanent, ADA-accessible, dual-stall public restroom facility at Mayberry Park to meet increasing visitor demand, protect the Truckee River watershed, and demonstrate responsible, sustainable water management practices. As one of the County’s most heavily used river-access parks, Mayberry currently lacks permanent restroom infrastructure—forcing reliance on seasonal portable toilets or leaving visitors without sanitation options, which presents both public health and environmental concerns.
The project aligns with the Washoe County Parks Master Plan goals to preserve natural resources, support regional park infrastructure, and promote public health and recreation. It directly addresses the growing need for resilient public infrastructure as visitation to Mayberry Park and the Truckee River corridor continues to expand. With over 4.9 million annual park visitors system-wide and population projections continuing upward, it is critical that Washoe County modernize facilities at key regional assets like Mayberry.
Funding will be used to begin the work of design, permit, and install a permanent, ADA-accessible, water efficient public restroom facility at Mayberry Park along the Truckee River. This project will provide critical sanitation infrastructure to protect water quality, support public health, and enhance equitable access for the park’s growing number of visitors.
TMWA Benefit:
Priority II Watershed Improvements: The project directly supports the TRF’s goal of reducing bacterial pollutants in the Truckee River watershed. Mayberry Park is adjacent to the Truckee River and currently lacks permanent restroom facilities. The absence of adequate sanitation infrastructure increases the risk of human waste entering surface waters during peak use seasons. Installing a permanent, sanitary restroom mitigates this threat by preventing fecal contamination from entering runoff or leaching into the river corridor.
Priority III Local Stormwater Improvements: Public restrooms will reduce the likelihood of unsanitary waste being deposited in areas that contribute to stormwater runoff, especially during spring melting and summer thunderstorms. This reduces the biological load on downstream stormwater systems, helping protect the river’s water quality and supporting TMWA’s mission to safeguard drinking water sources.
Priority VI Stewardship and Environmental Awareness: The project enhances the overall stewardship of a highly trafficked public park along the Truckee River, reinforcing community expectations of clean, safe, and responsible recreation infrastructure. Educational signage near the restrooms can also promote water conservation and responsible park use.