Registration Information

All registrations, unless otherwise indicated, are handled through the Parks and Recreation Department Office, the Alf Sorensen Community Center (for classes held there and adult sports leagues), the Larry D. Johnson Community Center (for programs and classes held at the facility), and the online registration portal. Classes fill up quickly so early registration is advised. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and all fees are due and payable upon registration. Unless indicated, fees are for the entire session, rather than on a per-class basis.

Receipts are emailed after a transaction is complete. Additionally, they can be accessed and printed through our online registration system under "Account Statements". Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted in person and online.

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Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund

The Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to cover program fees for individuals who cannot otherwise participate in programs due to financial limitations. For more information or call the Recreation Office at 775-353-2376. 

Cancellation/Refund/Credit Policy

In an effort to provide quality professional programming, the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes, events, or programs, or change instructors as needed. In the event a class, event, or program is canceled by the City for any reason before the start date, a full refund will be issued. If there is an unplanned cancellation of a single class, the class will be rescheduled whenever possible. If it cannot be rescheduled, a prorated refund for the class will be issued.  Allow approximately 3-5 business days for processing. To expedite the processing of a request, please provide your original program receipt. 

Terms and Conditions of our Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation requests may be made in person or by phone at the Recreation Office, Alf Sorensen Community Center , Larry D. Johnson Community Center, or by email to recinfo@sparksnv.gov. The cancellation request form can be downloaded at www.sparksrec.com or obtained at any community center.
• A cancellation request form must be received no later than the business day (M-F) before the session starts. Submitting a form does not guarantee approval; all requests go through an approval process.

Refunds

• A full refund may be granted if a cancellation request form is submitted at least 14 days before the program start date.
• Requests made fewer than 14 days before the program start date will receive a user credit only, less a processing fee.
• Medical exceptions require attached verification. 

Processing

• A processing fee is deducted from the original registration fee for each request.
• User credit must be applied to a balance due before other payment methods will be accepted.
• Staff will apply user credits to outstanding balances when appropriate; exceptions may be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his/her designee.
• User credits will be refunded biannually by check to the address on file. Exceptions may be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his/her designee.
• No refunds or prorating will be offered for classes missed by a participant for any reason other than documented medical issues/family emergencies. Exceptions may be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his/her designee.

Program Specific Policies

• Kids Out-of-School Programs: No refund or credit will be given for any part of a session, daily or weekly, once it has begun. No credit will be given for same-day notice of absence.  A user credit will be given for delayed starts or canceled school days that are the result of bad weather or a Washoe County School District decision.
• Team Rostered Programs: A cancellation request form must be received one week before schedules are released. No refunds will be given once the schedules have been printed.
• Park Rentals:
  • Canceled 60+ days prior: refund minus admin fee.
  • Canceled 30-59 days prior: refund minus reservation deposit and admin fee.  
  • Day-of cancellations for weather or documented air quality issues must be verified and approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his/her designee. All paid fees will be refunded minus a reservation deposit and admin fee.
• Facility Rentals:
  • Canceled 30+ days prior: refund minus the deposit, insurance (if applicable), and admin fee.  
  • Canceled under 30 days: all fees forfeited.
• Field Rentals:
  • Canceled 30+ days prior: full refund/credit.
  • Canceled 8-29 days prior: refund minus the admin fee
  • No refund/credit for cancellations/changes made 7 days or less.

Cancellation Form

The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to adjust fees for programs, services, and facility usage at any time without prior notice.

Residency Requirements

You are a resident if you reside within the City of Sparks boundaries. Having a Sparks mailing address does not necessarily mean you reside within the city limits. Residency is determined by the geographic information system (arcGIS).