Parks and Facilities
Las Vegas, renowned for its vibrant entertainment scene, also offers a wealth of parks and recreational facilities that cater to both residents and visitors seeking outdoor activities and relaxation. The city’s commitment to providing green spaces and recreational amenities is evident through its diverse array of parks, trails, and community centers.
City Parks and Recreational Facilities
The Las Vegas Department of Parks and Recreation oversees an extensive network of parks and facilities, ensuring accessible recreational opportunities across the city. This includes:
- 78 regional, community, neighborhood, and pocket parks
- 4 municipal swimming pools
- 11 recreation centers
- 4 active adult centers
- 8 cultural centers
- 6 galleries
- 11 dog parks
- 4 golf courses: Angel Park Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Club, Durango Hills Golf Club, and the Las Vegas Municipal Golf Course
Notable Parks
Sunset Park – One of the largest and oldest parks in Las Vegas, covering over 300 acres. It offers picnic areas, playgrounds, walking trails, a lake for fishing, and various sports facilities, making it a hub for community events and outdoor activities.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs – A 2,040-acre park with small lakes, historic ranch buildings, picnic areas, and walking trails. It provides both recreational opportunities and educational experiences due to its archaeological significance.
Springs Preserve – A 180-acre cultural and historical attraction featuring botanical gardens, museum galleries, an outdoor concert venue, an indoor theater, and walking trails through a wetland habitat. It serves as both a recreational area and an educational resource.
Centennial Hills Park – A 120-acre park in northwest Las Vegas featuring prehistoric-themed trails, two playgrounds, an amphitheater, a dog park, and sports fields. Its unique design incorporates the natural landscape, providing both recreational facilities and scenic beauty.
Trails and Outdoor Recreation
Las Vegas offers an extensive network of trails and open spaces that cater to various outdoor activities. These include walking, jogging, cycling, and equestrian trails that connect different parts of the city and provide access to natural landscapes. Many parks feature amenities such as picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, and courts, supporting a wide range of recreational pursuits.
Community Centers and Cultural Facilities
Las Vegas is also home to numerous community centers and cultural facilities offering programs and activities for all ages. These venues include fitness classes, art workshops, educational programs, and social events. Cultural centers and galleries provide spaces for artistic expression and appreciation, hosting exhibitions, performances, and community gatherings.
Las Vegas’s parks and recreational facilities provide a diverse range of opportunities for outdoor activities, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. Whether you’re looking to explore nature, participate in sports, enjoy cultural events, or simply relax in a green space, the city’s parks and recreation system has something for everyone.
495 S. Main St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 229-PLAY (7529)
Website: City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Clark County Parks & Recreation
2601 E. Sunset Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone: (702) 455-8200
Email: ccparks@ClarkCountyNV.gov
Website: Clark County Parks & Recreation City of North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone: (702) 633-1171
Website: North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation City of Henderson Parks and Recreation
240 S. Water St.
Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: (702) 267-4000
Website: Henderson Parks and Recreation Nevada Division of State Parks – Southern Region Office
4747 Vegas Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Phone: (702) 486-5125
Fax: (702) 486-5186
Website: Nevada State Parks Contact
Sports Complex
Allegiant Stadium – Home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV football, with a capacity of 72,000 fans.
T-Mobile Arena – Hosting the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, this arena also features major concerts and events.
Las Vegas Ballpark – Home of the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, offering modern amenities and stunning views.
Orleans Arena – A versatile venue hosting basketball, arena football, hockey, and various entertainment events.
Cashman Field – This stadium hosts the Las Vegas Lights FC, the city’s professional soccer team.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway – A premier motorsports facility hosting NASCAR and other racing events.
City National Arena – The practice facility for the Vegas Golden Knights, also offering public skating sessions.
MGM Grand Garden Arena – A renowned venue for boxing matches, concerts, and other major events.
Michelob Ultra Arena – Located within Mandalay Bay, this arena hosts the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces and various concerts.
Thomas & Mack Center – Home to UNLV basketball and numerous special events, including rodeos and concerts.
Walking Trails
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Offers numerous trails like the Calico Tanks Trail and Turtlehead Peak, featuring stunning red rock formations and scenic vistas. Trails vary in difficulty and length, catering to both casual walkers and seasoned hikers.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument – Features trails that traverse fossil-rich landscapes, providing insights into the area’s ancient past. The terrain is relatively flat, making it suitable for leisurely walks.
Springs Preserve – A 180-acre cultural institution with botanical gardens and walking trails that highlight the natural and cultural history of Las Vegas. It’s an oasis in the city, perfect for peaceful walks.
Centennial Hills Park – Offers prehistoric-themed walking trails, two playgrounds, an amphitheater, a dog park, and sports fields. The trails are designed for both educational and recreational purposes.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park – Located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this park offers trails like the Ash Grove Trail and Overlook Interpretive Trails, providing scenic views and historical insights.
Sunset Park – One of the largest parks in Las Vegas, featuring multiple walking trails, picnic areas, and a lake. It’s a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a leisurely stroll.
River Mountains Loop Trail – A 34-mile paved trail offering scenic views and wildlife sightings. It’s suitable for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, with various access points around the Las Vegas Valley.
Mount Charleston – Part of the Spring Mountains, it offers over 60 miles of maintained trails starting at elevations over 6,000 feet, culminating at the 11,916-foot Charleston Peak. Trails vary in difficulty, providing options for all fitness levels.
Pioneer Trail – A historic urban trail that begins east of Interstate 15 on Las Vegas Boulevard, between Bonanza Road and Washington Avenue, running north to Owens Avenue. It offers a unique walking experience through parts of the city’s history.
Lone Mountain Loop – Located in Lone Mountain Regional Park, this loop offers panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley. It’s a moderately challenging trail suitable for those looking for a short but rewarding hike.
Parks
Springs Preserve – A 180-acre cultural institution featuring botanical gardens, museum galleries, and walking trails that highlight the natural and cultural history of Las Vegas.
Centennial Hills Park – This 120-acre regional park offers prehistoric-themed walking trails, two playgrounds, an amphitheater, a dog park, and sports fields.
Sunset Park – One of the largest parks in Las Vegas, featuring multiple walking trails, picnic areas, and a lake. It’s a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a leisurely stroll.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Offers numerous trails like the Calico Tanks Trail and Turtlehead Peak, featuring stunning red rock formations and scenic vistas.
Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada’s oldest and largest state park, known for its vibrant red sandstone formations and ancient petroglyphs. It offers a variety of hiking trails with unique geological features.
The Park Vegas – An immersive outdoor destination on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring dining and entertainment options amidst desert landscaping and art installations.
City of North Las Vegas Parks – The city operates numerous parks offering amenities like playgrounds, sports fields, and walking trails.
Clark County Parks & Recreation – Manages a variety of parks, hiking trails, playgrounds, golf courses, and other activities.
Exploration Peak Park – Located in the Mountain’s Edge community, this western-themed park offers hiking trails up Exploration Peak, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
Lone Mountain Park – Situated in northwest Las Vegas, this park features a moderately challenging hike up Lone Mountain, offering panoramic views of the valley.
Leisure Centers
Adventuredome at Circus Circus – A 5-acre indoor amusement park featuring rides like the Canyon Blaster and El Loco roller coasters, a rock climbing wall, an 18-hole miniature golf course, and a video game arcade. Open year-round, it’s unaffected by weather conditions.
Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino – A rooftop pool area with six temperature-controlled pools, a 143-foot screen for viewing sporting events, a DJ booth, and two swim-up bars. It can accommodate up to 4,000 guests and operates year-round.
Fremont Street Experience – A vibrant pedestrian mall offering nightly light and sound shows on the Viva Vision canopy, live entertainment on multiple stages, and attractions like the SlotZilla Zip Line, where guests can soar above the crowds.
Wildlife Habitat at Flamingo Las Vegas – A 4-acre habitat featuring exotic birds such as Chilean flamingos, black-necked swans, and pelicans, as well as turtles and koi fish. It’s a serene escape from the bustling Strip, free to the public.
Mystic Falls Park at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall – An indoor park within a nine-story atrium, featuring trees, pathways, streams, a faux mountain and waterfall, and decorative building facades. It hosts a free, nightly laser and water show.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – A 13,500-square-foot conservatory showcasing five seasonal themes: Chinese New Year, spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each display features thousands of fragrant flowers, fountains, and decorative elements, attracting an average of 20,000 visitors daily.
Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at The Venetian Resort – A full-service roller skating rink residency brought to Las Vegas by R&B star Usher and model Liberty Ross. Operating Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m., it offers immersive experiences and skate-inspired apparel, blending roller skating with top music artists and DJs.
Aging Centers
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center – Located at 6601 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131. Offers exercise and educational classes, computer learning, and games such as bridge and pinochle. Phone: (702) 229-1702.
West Flamingo Senior Center – Situated at 6255 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103. Provides amenities including a multi-purpose room, dance room, game room, fitness room, craft room, lending library, card room, meeting room, horseshoe pits, and exercise room. Phone: (702) 455-7742.
Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center – Located at 2420 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Building B, North Las Vegas, NV 89032. Offers computer training, health and fitness classes, a congregate meal program, healthcare information and benefit assistance, transportation, food distribution, and activities such as dance, crafting, and bingo. Phone: (702) 636-0064.
Silver Mesa Recreation Center – Found at 4025 Allen Ln., North Las Vegas, NV 89032. Features a designated Senior Center offering daily leisure activities, fitness and movement courses, educational classes, special events, and excursions for individuals aged 55 and older. Phone: (702) 633-2550.
Nevada Senior Services – Operates the Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas and Henderson, providing caregiver support programs, respite services, home modifications, and more to improve the quality of life for seniors and their families. Phone: (702) 648-3425.
Cora Coleman Senior Center – Located at 2100 Bonnie Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89156. Offers various programs and services for seniors. Phone: (702) 455-7617.
Derfelt Senior Center – Situated at 3333 W. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Provides social activities, dancing, fitness classes, events, trips, and more. Phone: (702) 229-6601.
Doolittle Senior Center – Found at 1950 N. J St., Las Vegas, NV 89106. Features indoor gymnasiums, cardio equipment, weight room, classrooms, computer lab, game room, dance studio, swimming pool with splash pad, and basketball facilities. Phone: (702) 229-6327.
North Las Vegas Senior Center – Located at 1638 N. Bruce St., North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Provides various programs and services for seniors. Phone: (702) 633-1600.
Las Vegas Senior Center – Situated at 451 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Offers a variety of programs such as arts and crafts, cooking, dance, computer classes, workshops, and more. Phone: (702) 229-6454.
Tennis Facilities
Darling Tennis Center – Nevada’s largest tennis facility, featuring 23 lighted courts on 11 acres. Offers programs for adults and juniors, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Located at 7901 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89128. Phone: (702) 229-2100.
Las Vegas Country Club – Provides indoor and outdoor tennis courts, with programs for men, women, and juniors. Amenities include a pro shop and social events. Located at 3000 Joe W Brown Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Phone: (702) 734-1122.
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – Offers four lighted hard courts, a pro shop, and classes for beginners and intermediates. Located at 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Phone: (702) 732-5631.
Summerlin Tennis Club – A family-oriented facility with five lighted courts and a pro shop. Provides clinics and lessons for all ages and skill levels. Located at 7901 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89128. Phone: (702) 228-2287.
The Stirling Club – Features four Har-Tru clay courts, the only clay courts in Las Vegas. Offers private and group lessons, clinics, and social events. Located at 2827 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Phone: (702) 732-9700.
DragonRidge Country Club – Provides five lighted tennis courts, a full-size basketball court, and a pickleball court. Offers private and group instruction for adults and juniors. Located at 552 S Stephanie St, Henderson, NV 89012. Phone: (702) 614-4444.
The Carriage House – Offers a tennis court and four pickleball courts. Equipment rentals and clinics are available. Located at 105 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Phone: (702) 798-1020.
All American Tennis Club & Pro Shop – Provides tennis clinics for intermediate and advanced players, lessons, camps, and classes. Located at 1651 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117. Phone: (702) 228-2287.
Public Tennis Courts in Las Vegas – Numerous public tennis courts are available throughout Las Vegas, including facilities at parks and schools. Availability and amenities vary by location.
Yelp: Best Public Tennis Courts in Las Vegas – A curated list of top public tennis courts in Las Vegas, including user reviews and ratings.
Community Centers
Desert Breeze Community Center – Located at 8275 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117. Offers a variety of recreational programs, including fitness classes, youth activities, and community events. Phone: (702) 455-8334.
City of Las Vegas Community Centers – The city operates multiple community centers offering classes, amenities, fitness equipment, computers, and more for residents of all ages. Locations vary; please visit the website for details.
City of North Las Vegas Recreation Centers – Operates multiple recreation centers across the city, offering classes, amenities, fitness equipment, computers, and more for residents of all ages. Locations vary; please visit the website for details.
Clark County Community Centers – Manages several community centers offering a variety of recreational and educational programs for all ages. Locations include Bunkerville Community Center, Cambridge Recreation Center, and more. Please visit the website for specific locations and contact information.
Yelp: Best Community Centers in Las Vegas – A curated list of top community centers in Las Vegas, including user reviews and ratings. Locations and amenities vary; please visit the website for details.
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada – Located at 401 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV. Provides support and social groups, health and wellness programs, arts and culture events, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Phone: (702) 733-9800.
The Shade Tree – Located in North Las Vegas, NV. Focuses on providing services to victims of domestic violence, serving as a safe house for women, children, and their pets. Phone: (702) 385-0072.
