 Clark County, which encompasses Henderson and Las Vegas, is home to unique parks and other recreational opportunities. The parks offer a glimpse of natural Nevada, allowing visitors to learn about the state's fascinating plants and wildlife.
Clark County Wetlands Park is the largest park in the Clark County, Nevada park system. The park is located on the east side of the Las Vegas valley and runs from the various water treatment plants near the natural beginning of the Las Vegas Wash to where the wash flows under Lake Las Vegas and later into Lake Mead. The sides of the wash are being stabilized by installing native plants and large pieces of demolished construction debris. Some of the native plants, especially those in the areas of standing water, also help to purify the water by removing various pollutants as the slow moving water provides these plants with nourishment. This method of purification is also called natural water polishing. Displays within the park attempt to show visitors how the wash looked before major settlement occurred in the valley and how much impact people have had on the environment. The park has a visitor center and miles of walking paths.
The Las Vegas Springs Preserve Las Vegas Springs Preserve consists of 180 acres dedicated to nature walks and displays and is owned by the Las Vegas Valley Water District. The Preserve is located approximately three miles west of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The Springs Preserve includes colorful desert botanical gardens, museum galleries, outdoor concert and event venues, an indoor theater, historic photo gallery and a series of walking trails that meander through a wetland habitat. The Gardens at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, previously known as the Desert Demonstration Gardens opened in 1980 at another location. The gardens now occupy 8 acres within the Springs Preserve site.
Other recreational opportunites include the Darling Tennis Center and Sunset Park.
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