Lyon County plan would create open space/park along Walker River

Lyon County is developing a plan to create a 490 acre park including access to three miles of land along both sides of the Walker River.County Manager Jeff Page said the land will be donated to Lyon County by the National Fish and Wildlife Federation. It was part of the Sutter Ranch.Page said they are in negotiations with the Walker Basin Conservancy to fund initial improvements including parking and restrooms and at least short term maintenance.He said after that, the county would take over ope