Sparks is a highly convenient location. It is close to many public transportation options, such as the RTC Washoe bus station which is 2.5 miles away and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport which is 5.7 miles away. Amenities within walking distance include grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and other essential amenities. Business centers and workplaces such as the Summit Sierra Mall, which is 0.7 miles away, and the Meadowood Mall, which is 1.1 miles away are also accessible from this location. Access to healthcare facilities such as St Mary's Regional Medical Center, which is 4.2 miles away, and Northern Nevada Medical Center, which is 3.9 miles away, is also available. The crime rate in the surrounding neighborhood is below average.
- RTC Washoe bus station: 2.5 miles
- Reno-Tahoe International Airport: 5.7 miles
- Summit Sierra Mall: 0.7 miles
- Meadowood Mall: 1.1 miles
- St Mary's Regional Medical Center: 4.2 miles
- Northern Nevada Medical Center: 3.9 miles