City Of Reno Offering Free Recreation Activity Isolation Kits

Press release from the City of Reno:

January 13, 2020

The City of Reno Parks and Recreation Health and Wellness division has created 250 additional free recreation activity kits for those in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This month’s kits are themed, “New Year New Hope.” The kit includes masks (face coverings) provided by Nevada Smiles, Checkers, kickballs, beanies, hand sanitizer and more.

The kits are available to anyone who reserves one, limited to one per person, first-come first-served, and you do not have to be a Reno resident. Residents can call 775-334-2262 to reserve a kit.

Distribution will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Neil Road Recreation Center and Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center. 125 kits will be available at each site.

The kits have been available monthly since October 2020 and contain a collection of items that an individual can do at their home to help combat isolationism while limiting activities in public areas. The kits aim to provide a variety of activities including physical and mental well-being exercises.

This press release was produced by the City of Reno. The views expressed are the author's own.