Blackwell Ponds
From the plaque at the park:
In 1902 Marion Jefferson Blackwell purchased 360 acres from the State of Nevada, 556 acres of adjoining land from Sweeney's Hot Springs ands a lot with a house. He raised carp and catfish to sell commercially also hay and horses. Neighbors used the ponds for swimming and ice skating.
Born 1847, in Hall County, Geordia, he married Nancy Amna Hayes in 1866. While living in Jamestown, California, his wife died. He then moved the family to Carson Valley near Genoa in 1895. He married Martha "Mattie" H. Willey in Yerington in 1899, then moved to Eagle Valley in 1902. He resided here till his death in 1914. His descendants continue to live in the area.
Amenities:
Covered picnic shelter
Picnic tables
Benches
Playground equipment
Grass area
Natural wetlands area
No Restrooms
Dogs are allowed off leash during all open park hours.
