10 Parks in Summerlin and Northwest Las Vegas to Check Out

Summer weather has arrived and with that comes the heat, but there are plenty of great parks to visit before the temperatures rise during the day to check out with your kids. Not to mention that a vast majority of our parks in Summerlin and Las Vegas have amazing splash pads to enjoy to help you beat the heat!

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10 Parks in Summerlin and Northwest Las Vegas

Below are some of the top-rated parks in the northwest/Summerlin area worth checking out.

Fox Hills Park

Location: Antelope Ridge Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89138 

Hours: 6 am – 10:30 pm, Daily

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: No

Activities to enjoy:

• 20 play structures
• 32-foot climbing tower
• Two zip line courses
• Giant climbing structure called ‘the Orange Beast’
• Two inground slides
• Huge grassy area
• Custom swings
• Climbing fort
• Spinning machine
• Disc golf course
• Walking trails

Pros: lots of shade around the park, tons to do for kids of all ages including adults, referred to as the “adventure play-themed” park, shaded in multiple areas 

Cons: extremely popular leads to lots of people when the weather is nice, climbing tower and structure can get crowded so be sure to be near to watch your kiddos

The Vistas Park

Location: 11322 Parkside Way, Las Vegas, NV 89138

Hours: 8 am – 11 pm, Daily

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: No; Pool available for Summerlin Residents with ID

Activities to enjoy:

• Lighted football field
• Lighted softball fields with concession building
• Lighted tennis courts
• Lighted basketball courts
• Picnic pavilion area
• 2 different play structures for kiddos
• Walking paths

Pros: play area is shaded in all areas including the swings, nice wide walking paths around the playgrounds, lots of grassy areas to run and play, and multiple seating areas around the park

Cons: some amenities are only offered to Summerlin residents and must prove residency via a Summerlin ID card

North Tower Park

Location: 45 Park Vista Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89138

Hours: 6 am – 11 pm, Daily

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: No

Activities to enjoy:

• Two children’s play areas (uncovered)
• Picnic areas
• Barbeque areas
• Lots of open grassy areas

Pros: lots of grassy areas to play and have picnics, big established trees create tons of shade around the park, swings are located at both playgrounds

Cons: playgrounds are not shaded which is a huge con especially right now

South Tower Park

Location: 1022 Park Vista Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89138

Hours: 6 am – 11 pm, Daily

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: Yes

Activities to enjoy:

• Two shaded play areas
• Swings
• Spray basin/splash pad
• Picnic areas
• Barbeque areas
• Open grassy areas

Pros: big shaded sails, lots of tree shade coverage near the playgrounds, lots of grassy areas to picnic and enjoy some space, splash pad is really open

Cons: difficult to get to if you are unfamiliar with the Summerlin area, splash pad gets extremely crowded due to North Tower Park not having one – if you are looking for a fun splash pad experience skip and go to a larger one

Pueblo Park

Location: 7663 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Hours: 6 am – 11 pm

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: No

Activities to enjoy:

• Desert garden
• Two children’s play areas
• Basketball court
• Open grassy areas
• Exercise station area
• Jogging path

Pros: multiple seating areas around the playgrounds which offer some shade

Cons: not a ton offered for younger children, playgrounds are uncovered, this park is a linear park so not has wide as others around the valley

The Hills Park

Location: 9100 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89134

Hours: 6 am – 10 pm, Daily

Bathrooms:  Yes

Splash Pad: No

Activities to enjoy:

• Large central picnic pavilion
• Open lawn amphitheater and stage
• Children’s play area
• Two lighted tennis courts
• Sand volleyball court
• Half baseball field
• 7 picnic ramadas

Pros: lots of space in the grass for activities, lots of shade from trees around the park, nice walking areas

Cons: not a ton to do here for younger kiddos, no splash pad is here at this park, in order to utilize some of the amenities you must make reservations prior

Bruce Trent Park

Location: 8851 Vegas Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Hours: 7 am – 11pm, Daily

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: Yes

Activities to enjoy:

• Fitness course
• Splash pad/water area
• Reservable picnic areas
• Barbeque grills
• Tennis courts
• Walking/jogging trails
• Plenty of open space

Pros: Great spacious park with lots of shade provided by all the trees, this park is host to a weekly Farmer’s Market on Thursdays – lots of activities, food trucks and odds and ends to browse while enjoying the outdoors.

Cons: On an extremely busy stretch of the street – on Durango, baseball fields will ensure parks are crowded during seasons, not a ton of parking when the farmer’s market is present.

Trigono Hills Park

Location: 3805 Cliff Shadows Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Hours: 7 am – 11 pm, Daily

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: Yes

Activities to enjoy:

• Big grassy areas, upper and lower areas, well maintained even during the summer
• Two covered playgrounds with soft rubber material; an older kids play area and then a younger kid area
• Picnic shelters and tables
• 2-3 barbeque areas
• Walking trail

Pros: the separate playgrounds allows for multiple ages to enjoy the park, slides built into the side of the hill, seating area around the splash pad

Cons: a very popular park any given day of the week, picnic areas are often booked and taken during the weekends, no swings at this park for any age, no restaurants around would want your own snacks

Mesa Park

Location: 5401 Mesa Park Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135

Hours: 7 am – 11 pm, Daily

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: No

Activities to enjoy:

• Large open play areas
• Two lighted tennis courts
• Three little league baseball fields
• Basketball court
• Tot lot (little kid playground)
• Covered picnic ramadas
• walking/jogging paths
• Barbecue areas

Pros: big grassy areas, great areas for picnics and hanging out, lots of shade, shaded play structures, hills within the grassy areas, extremely well maintained and clean

Cons: can get extremely crowded during little league season, fields need to be reserved, some of the amenities are a little bit of a walk from the playground structures like the basketball and tennis courts

Floyd Lamb Park

Location: 9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89131

Hours: 8 am – 8 pm (Summer Hours)

Bathrooms: Yes

Splash Pad: No

Activities to enjoy:

• Walking/jogging paths
• Fishing ponds
• Horse trails
• Reservable picnic areas
• Barbecue grills
• Historic areas
• Mountain bike trails
• Pump track for BMX/bike riders
• Volleyball court
• Wildlife
• Hay Barn

Pros: Lots of things to do here with 680 acres of wildlife, lakes and views of the Sheep and Spring mountain Ranges, lots of programs and opportunities to learn here at this park, self-guided tours, great place to have a birthday party or special event, the historic Tule Springs Ranch is tucked inside the park and pro ides opportunities for visitors to learn about the tradition working ranch and early Las Vegas lifestyle. 

Cons: $6 per vehicle entrance fee, need a pass in order to enter the park, cannot feed the wildlife, if you choose to fish you must have a license from the Nevada Department of Wildlife

Know Before You Go

Here are some tips to know about before you go to the parks in Summerlin. Find our favorite picks on our Amazon Storefront – like sunscreen, hats, etc.

• Plenty of Water – it gets hot quickly, don’t count on the water fountains working
• Plenty of Food – Pack a lunch.  Pack snacks.  Pack things that won’t melt in the hot sun.
• Comfortable shoes – This is not the time for crocs and flip-flops
• First-Aid Kit – You just never know….kids are an accident waiting to happen
• Sunscreen & Insect Repellent – The sun will creep up on you, and the bugs can swarm without warning. Come prepared for the elements.
• Hats – Pull out your cute sunhat.  You will thank me later. Sunburned heads are never any fun.
• Shade Structure – Most parks have some kind of shade structure or trees, but it never hurts to throw an umbrella in the trunk….just in case.
• Blanket/Towel – Great to sit on for a picnic, and perfect to dry off with if there’s an unexpected dip in a pond or stream.
• Change/Small Bills – Some parks offer concessions or ice cream trucks, and many do not take plastic.  Come prepared with the change to purchase ice cream or other treats, and avoid meltdowns.
• Knife or Multi-Tool – I can’t tell you how many times my pocket knife has come in handy.  Cutting off scratchy tags, slicing bread/cheese, opening a bottle.
• Extra Clothes & Shoes – One quick way to ruin a day is by soiled clothes early into the excursion.  Pack extra clothes and shoes, for both you and your littles.
• WARM clothes – Even though Nevada is the desert, it still cools down quickly once the sun goes down during the cooler months.  Pack layers, just in case you stay out later than expected.

Parks in Summerlin That You Love

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See you out there, Nevada Moms!