The Hive
Lazy 5 Regional Park
Located at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Spanish Springs, The Hive is a uniquely designed 5,000 sq. ft. dome building, originally designed to store sand and salt for roads. It has recently been repurposed to serve as a recreation facility for the public. The Hive now features a full basketball court and is striped for two pickleball courts. It is currently open to the public during open gym hours and available to rent for private use. Potential uses for reservation groups include: private parties, sporting events, concerts or shows, educational facility, and/or other special events. This facility is located adjacent to the skate park and just west of the Nevada playground in the lower park near the soccer fields.
Open Gym at the Hive
Open gym at the Hive is free to the public, although donations are always welcome. The Hive relies on volunteers to stay open and expanded hours may be possible with additional volunteer help. See the next section for more information on how to get involved. Volunteers for basketball open gym are especially needed!
SUMMER SCHEDULE (May 1- October 31)
Pickleball Open Gym - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Basketball Open Gym - Sundays from 12:00pm-2:00pm
WINTER SCHEDULE (November 1- April 30)
Pickleball Open Gym - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Basketball Open Gym - Sundays from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Volunteer at the Hive
We rely on volunteers to help keep the Hive open and are always looking for more help! Duties include:
- Opening and closing the facility
- Supervising basketball and/or pickleball "open gym"
We ask volunteers to commit to 2-3 hours per shift weekly or monthly, and a background check will be required (at no cost to you) before you can begin. If you are interested in learning more, contact the Park Ranger office at (775) 424-1866 or email Park Ranger Gabe Barbato at gbarbato@washoecounty.gov and Park Ranger Chris Smyczek at csmyczek@washoecounty.gov.
Reserving the Hive
The Hive is reservable from April through November from 9am to Park Closing (7pm during spring, 9pm during summer, and 7pm during fall). Call for availability in winter.
Capacity: 100 people (up to 200 for large events with approval)
Amenities:
- Asphalt flooring
- Overhead lighting
- Bleacher seating for 120 people
- 4 - 6' x 2.5' rectangular tables
- 12 folding chairs
- ADA accessible
- Full basketball court (60' x 38')
- 2 Pickleball courts
- Sports equipment - basketball and pickleball
- 4 - 110v electrical outlets
- 1 - portable ADA restroom
- Potable water
- Natural (open air) ventilation - not HVAC system
- **Effective February 1, 2023**
- $85.00 per 2.5-hr block for up to 100 people
- $1.50 per person over 100 per 2.5-hr block of time
- $150.00 refundable cleaning/security deposit
- After 5pm, an additional $30.00/hr After Hours Fee
- Liability insurance required for groups over 50 people
Additional Information:
- The Cancellation Policy is in effect when the reservation is made. Please read the Terms and Conditions before making a reservation
- Reservations can be made one year in advance from the current date
- Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of the current date
- Music or any amplified sound is allowed. The doors to the facility must be kept closed.
- Alcohol is not permitted at any reservable facility unless permitted through a Facility Use Permit
- Animals are not permitted in the facility
- Balloons permitted, but must be anchored down and not popped, or released in the park
- No tape, tacks, or nails can be used for decorations
- No pinatas, glitter, or confetti permitted
- No water games, dunk tanks or other water-based activities permitted
- Vendor trucks are not permitted in the park without prior authorization. If you would like your event catered by a vendor truck, please contact Park Reservations for rules and regulations
- Your group is responsible for knowing and adhering to all Washoe County Park rules
How to Reserve:
Contact Park Reservations at (775) 823-6501 or reserveparks@washoecounty.gov (Please be specific about which facility you are inquiring about.)
For a tour of the facility, contact the Lazy 5 Park Ranger Office at (775) 424-1866.
