Visit Sparks, Nevada, and learn about our beautiful, family-oriented city. We’re located in the Truckee Meadows between the Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges at an elevation of nearly 4,500 feet. Less than an hour’s drive from Lake Tahoe, we share our beautiful valley on the eastern slope of the Sierra with Reno, our neighbor to the west. Our climate is mild, with lots of sun, low humidity and rainfall, and a full four seasons. The City is the closest metropolitan area to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, home to Tesla Motors’ gigafactory. Come discover Sparks, Nevada. You’ll be pleasantly surprised!