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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
Parking is in a lot off of Double Diamond Parkway with access to the paved trail beside the lot.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
The trail follows a wetlands area upstream toward a larger open pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
The wetlands are an oasis for birds in this otherwise urban area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
Wetlands in South Reno.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
Reaching the larger community pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
A wooden bridge crosses the pond's outflow into the wetlands area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
South Meadows Community Pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
The accessible trail circles the pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
The paved loop around the pond tends to be popular with dog walkers who live in the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
South Meadows Community Pond
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
Turtles residing in the pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
Apartments and homes, along with commercial buildings, circle the pond area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/29/2025
South Meadows Community Pond.