Most homes are within walking distance of the lake.
History buffs and nature seekers often are drawn to Donner Lake - an area bordered by Donner Memorial State Park on the east and Donner Summit on the west. The area also is a favorite with rock climbers. At the west end of the lake, the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District maintains a beach. Glenshire is about 6 miles east of downtown Truckee. The community has its own store, preschool, ballet studio, elementary school, and real estate office.