There is more than one reason people choose to live in Hidden Valley. Rosewood Lake Golf Course, Hidden Valley Golf Course, and a city park complete with tennis, baseball, soccer, and walking trails. Panoramic views of Reno, big trees on large lots in a well established neighborhood, hiking on nearby trails, or watching the wild horses roam through make it a great place to live.

Shopping is ample, there are several strip malls in the area. The residents around the Hidden Valley Golf course have a competition each December to put on the best Christmas display. The competition really heats up as some residents try to one up each other with the largest and most elaborate display of Christmas spirit. Every night thousands of locals and tourists alike drive around the neighborhood to see the incredible show of lights, nativity sets, animatronic displays, reminiscent of the house in Nation Lampoons Christmas vacation.