Sun Valley has a long history, dating back to the early 1900’s. It started off as a small agricultural community, but expanded over the years until it became what it is today.
During the 1950’s, a trailer park culture was established, and it became a part of Sun Valley’s identity. Settlers were allowed to use trailers for residency, and this led to the subdivision of the land, turning them into lots. This led to a harsh landscape and space away from the city.
Over the years, people have helped give back to the community by cleaning up trash and participating in month-long campaigns. In an interview with Sun Valley resident, Ariana De La Rosa, about how she gives back to the community, she stated, “I donate clothes about two times a year.”
When asked why she thought Sun Valley is iconic, De La Rosa explained, “We were in the Guinness World Records for the biggest trailer park once.” Though Sun Valley’s history isn’t necessarily a bright one amongst the harsh realities of life, the community has responded with resilience and ingenuity.
Photo credit: “Sun Valley, North End of Reno, Nevada” by Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
