Sparks, Nev. — It’s all happening on the City of Sparks’ new website, which was unveiled today, May 2. The new site provides easy-to-find information for Sparks visitors and residents, access to up-to-date city resources and is a hub for information on city events, recreation, dining, shopping, activities and more. The site reflects the energy and uniquess of northern Nevada’s premier event city — Sparks, where there is always something happening!
The new site also accommodates the needs of Sparks’ visitors in a way that makes accessing information quick and easy. The “I Want To…” menu feature allows people to find information with one click.
“So many of us rely on the Internet for news and information, and we are very pleased to launch this new site for our residents and visitors,” Mayor Geno Martini said. “It is the source of information for all things happening in Sparks. We’ve improved every element of this website to make it better for city’s residents and visitors.”
If people want to know what’s happening in Sparks, they can use the “It’s Happening Here…” widget, which lets people easily find shopping, restaurants, places and events.
The website is also designed to help make it easier for city residents to access to City Council agendas and minutes, as well as the ability for people to quickly find and watch broadcasts from the City of Sparks’ government channel and meetings online.
A new interactive map makes it easier to locate, get more information about facilities and get driving directions to parks in Sparks — making it even easier for people to explore and find their favorite places in Sparks. Another feature is that residents can sign up for Sparks Parks and Recreation programs and activities online.
The new website has additional features that allow site visitors to have faster access to their favorite things in Sparks. As part of the city’s website launch, students from Robert Mitchell Elementary School have drawn pictures of their favorite things to do or see in Sparks. Six drawings were selected to be featured on the website’s homepage.
A brand new feature for the city includes an on-the-go smart phone design enabling users to access City of Sparks news and information with a mobile website optimized to be viewed on a small screen.
Residents also have the ability to report problems such as potholes, city maintenance needs and graffiti clean up in addition to requesting new development permits by submitting a simple online form. The platform, provided by PublicStuff, allows users to inform the city of issues through online access and with a mobile app. After a request is submitted, residents can track process and receive updates from the City of Sparks.
The new website was paid for by the City of Sparks’ Tourism & Marketing Committee funds, which are derived from hotel room taxes and restricted to marketing and tourism related purposes. No general fund dollars were used to pay for the website.
Check out the new site by visiting the same Web address, www.cityofsparks.us. The site can also be found at www.sparksitshappeninghere.com.
