5 Reasons Fernley is the Fastest Growing Community in Northern Nevada

The charming city of Fernley is making its mark in Northern Nevada. This rapidly growing city is filled with great opportunities, amenities, and landmarks. World-class dining, renowned state recreational areas, and convenient routes to Tahoe and Carson City await. Let’s explore all the wonders the quaint town of Fernley, Nevada, has to offer.

1. Things To See

Fernley, Nevada is home to quite a few must-see travel landmarks, including the Derby Dam and Fort Churchill. Explore the rolling hills of Northern Nevada and enjoy the beautiful views of the mountainous landscape. Fernley is also a close drive to Carson City, Reno, and Sparks – not to mention it is only 1 hour and 20 minutes away from the beautiful blue Lake Tahoe.

2. Things To Do

Fernley is full of family-friendly recreation with annual events like the lantern festival, 4th of July parade, and year-round activities at the Frontier Fun Center. The city of Fernley boasts 10 beautiful parks with large, clean public picnic areas, multiple playgrounds, vast open space for seasonal outdoor recreation, and amenities like all-weather tennis courts, football, soccer, baseball, and softball fields. Fernley Skate Park located at In Town Park prides itself on providing the community a safe environment for extreme sports. The park is a hot spot for in-line skaters, skateboarders, and bikes. The Rodeo Arena at Out of Town Park host an array of local events throughout the year, including Annual 4-H Shows, Fernley’s Junior Rodeo, Frequent roping events, and Nevada State High School Rodeo Finals and the Senior Pro Rodeo. This 50-acre park also offers equestrian camping accomidations.

Race fans are in for a treat at the Fernley 95A Speedway with one of the best dirt tracks in northern Nevada. Nicknamed the “holy grail” of off-road motorsports, the speedway hosts some of the state’s most prestigious national and local racing events including the National Sprint Car Racing Series, midget racing, and go-kart racing.

3. Things To Eat

Fernley is home to some incredible eats. Start your Friday night off with a juicy burger from Mary & Moe's Wigwam or a carne asada super burrito from Carniceria Los Toritos, followed by a few scoops from the highly-rated Steve's Homemade Ice Cream. Fernley also offers diverse options to satisfy everyone’s taste buds, including Punjab Dhaba, Sushi Moto, and Guadalajara Grill. There’s something here for everyone!

4. Amenities

Northern Nevada has a lot of community amenities to offer, ranging from local farmer’s markets and health and wellness centers to local transportation options. Fernley is also home to the world’s largest industrial center – the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center – housing some of the world's largest tech companies and creating jobs for the surrounding community!

5. Schools In The Area

If you are a growing family or looking to start one, Fernley, Nevada, is a great place to settle down – and not just because of the Frontier Fun Center (wink) – but the area is also known for their highly rated schools. Fernley High has a 90% rating with 21 top-rated teachers. There are three major elementary schools and two major middle schools in the area, with an average rating of 75%. And when you’re ready to earn your degree, Northern Nevada is home to three college campuses – Truckee Meadows Community College, University of Nevada Reno, and Western Nevada College.

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