Bordering both California and Oregon, Washoe County, Nevada is home to more than 6,600 sprawling square miles and nearly half a million residents. Washoe County’s recreation and outdoors experiences are second to none with 49 unbelievable parks, 161 miles of trails and over 10,000 acres of open space. Washoe County’s 24 departments are managed by the Washoe County Manager — the county’s top executive — and governed by five elected County Commissioners.