El Rancho Drive-In Theatre - Sparks, Nevada - Outdoor Double Movie Features Nightly

Owned and operated by West Wood Theaters since 2006, the El Rancho Drive-In 4 in Sparks is one of only two outdoor cinemas still operating in Nevada, the other being in Las Vegas. It is open from April through September, offering first-run double features every night on four 65-foot-wide screens. Dolby digital sound is broadcast via FM car radio.

The El Rancho Drive-In 4 upgraded its facilities and food services in 2007. The property now has a capacity for 568 cars. Patrons are allowed to bring their own food items or may purchase them at the snack stand. All of the basic movie favorites are available, including popcorn, pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, pretzels, cotton candy, sodas, hot chocolate, and more.

On Saturdays and Sundays from 6am to 4pm, the El Rancho Drive-in hosts a public market, advertised as the "largest garage sale in the city.'' On hand are more than 200 vendors, with new and used items for sale, as well as food and beverages.

The El Rancho Drive-In 4 is located at 555 El Rancho Drive, Sparks, Nevada 89431. It can be reached just off Interstate 80, by taking the north exit for El Rancho Drive. The drive-in is on the right. The cost of admission is $6.25 per adult, $1 for each child under 12, and free for children under 5. Tuesday is "Family Fun Night,'' with adult prices discounted $2.