Northwest Las Vegas · Parks & picnic spots
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
Lakes, big trees and the old Tule Springs ranch make this a good place to slow down. Bring a picnic and leave time to wander the grounds.
Parks, gardens & desert views.
Find a picnic spot, watch for wildlife or make a day of the mountains. Choose an area or type of outing to get started.
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Southeast Las Vegas · Parks & picnic spots
Sunset Park
A pond-side walk, a playground stop or a round of disc golf: Sunset Park gives you room to spend an afternoon away from the Strip.
East Las Vegas · Gardens & wildlife
Clark County Wetlands Park
Reeds, ponds and birds reveal a different side of the desert. Walk the Nature Preserve, then visit the Nature Center’s exhibits.
West of Downtown · Parks & picnic spots
Lorenzi Park
Twin lakes and an old Las Vegas setting make Lorenzi a pleasant break west of downtown. Come for a walk or a picnic by the water.
North Las Vegas · Parks & picnic spots
Craig Ranch Regional Park
Big playgrounds, a skatepark and open lawns make this a useful choice for an active afternoon with the family.
Boulder City · Gardens & wildlife
Hemenway Valley Park
Lake Mead views and a chance to spot wild bighorn sheep make this small Boulder City park a memorable stop. The sheep keep their own schedule.
Henderson · Gardens & wildlife
Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
Wander among cacti and desert plants, then stop inside for chocolates. This is the Henderson factory garden, separate from Ethel M’s shop at the California Hotel.
Red Rock area · Scenic day trips
Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive
Red sandstone, desert overlooks and a 13-mile scenic loop make this a rewarding outing west of Las Vegas. You can enjoy the views without committing to a long hike.
Valley of Fire · Scenic day trips
Valley of Fire State Park
Bright sandstone formations and wide desert views make Valley of Fire a trip in its own right. Plan around the scenic roads and the stops that are open on your date.
Red Rock area · Parks & picnic spots
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Historic ranch buildings, tree-shaded picnic spots and mountain scenery sit just beyond the city. Make time for the ranch house as well as the grounds.
North Las Vegas · History & discovery
Ice Age Fossils State Park
Meet the mammoths and other giants that once lived in this valley through exhibits and life-size sculptures. The short Megafauna Trail is a good place to begin.
Downtown · History & discovery
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
Step into a much earlier Las Vegas at this small historic park. Adobe fort remains and visitor-center exhibits tell the story of the site beside Las Vegas Creek.
Mount Charleston · Scenic day trips
Mount Charleston & the Visitor Gateway
Trade the resort corridor for mountain scenery and pine forest. Start at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, then choose a picnic spot or trail that suits the day.
Boulder City · History & discovery
Hoover Dam
See the dam, the Colorado River and the scale of the engineering up close. Pair the visit with time in Boulder City instead of rushing straight back to the Strip.
Henderson · Bird Viewing Preserve
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Bring binoculars and spend a quiet morning watching birds around the ponds. The preserve is a place to walk slowly and notice what is moving through the valley.
Henderson · Bruner Avenue
Lion Habitat Ranch
Plan an outdoor visit to see the ranch’s lions and learn about their care. Give this Henderson outing its own part of the day.
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Updated September 11, 2026.