The Sparks Elks Lodge #2397 has a rich history in the Sparks, Nevada community:
Sparks Elks Lodge #2397 is known as the "Railroad Lodge" due to its strong connection with the railroad industry in Sparks, Nevada. This nickname stems from the lodge's founding in 1968, when many of its original members were railroad workers.
The lodge's connection to the railroad reflects the broader history of Sparks itself. The city was established in the early 1900s as a railroad town when the Southern Pacific Railroad moved its operations from Wadsworth to the new location7. This move, which occurred around 1903, was part of a larger effort to improve the railroad's route along the Truckee River.
Today, Sparks Elks Lodge #2397 continues to honor its railroad heritage. The lodge is conveniently located just two blocks south of Interstate 80, making it easily accessible for travelers and maintaining its connection to transportation routes.
We would like to meet any of you passing through our area, you are invited to join us, check the calendar for Friday Night dinners.
517 S. Rock Blvd, Sparks NV 89431
Two Blocks South of Interstate 80, Exit 17
(775) 358-2397
Upcoming Events at the Sparks Elks Lodge
The Lodge Lounge will be open this Friday 05/02 @ 4:30 p.m
Bring your after-work coworkers, neighbors, and even folks you don't like
and come have a beverage at the lodge.
The lodge opens at 4:30 p.m. and closes when the last person leaves.
KTMB's Truckee River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, May 03, 2025
The Sparks Elks Lodge has been participating in the annual spring and fall river clean-
up for seven years and, through the support of volunteers like our lodge members
and other community participants, we are beautifying and protecting our surrounding watersheds.
On May 3rd, our lodge will be at Cottonwood Park, 777 Spice Island Drive, Sparks.
Call or text lodge committee chairperson, Paul Anderson
775-848-0834 to volunteer or email Paul at paulanderson.sparksnv@gmail.com.
Volunteers will be spreading mulch, removing weeds, and picking up litter.
Participants will meet at the park: 777 Spice Island Dr.
Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes. Bring a water bottle,
sunscreen, and work gloves, if you have them.
Monday, May 12th, will be the annual First Responder Recognition Dinner
Dinner Salad
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Potato Salad
Beans
Dessert
$15
Lodge opens 4pm, Dinner starts at 6:30pm
Marty Roberto will be taking the RSVP's.
775-741-3376
mjr2578@gmail.com