Parks and the outdoors in Las Vegas

21 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Las Vegas.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

DoThe Strip
Adventuredome Theme Park
America's 2nd largest indoor theme park with 25 rides and attractions for all ages.
Day pass $31.95. Under 48 in:$17.95. Individual rides: $6-12
SeeThe Strip
Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Inside of the casino is a display of trees and flower arrangements, changed once for every season and once for the Chinese New Year.
24 hoursFree
SeeDowntown
Container Park
A unique open-air shopping center filled with boutique retail shops, restaurants, and live entertainment for the whole family. Be sure to see the giant fire-breathing mantis at night.
DoNorth Las Vegas
Craig Ranch Regional Park
Skate and BMX park, sports fields and dog park. Includes the AMP, an outdoor amphitheater/ concert venue.
6AM-11PM. Skate Parkː 7AM-10PM
SeeNorth Las Vegas
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
Though not regularly visited, this is actually the largest national wildlife refuge in the lower 48 states. Coincidentally, it overlies part of the Nevada Test Site, so you can't just wander too willy-nilly, although the latter is quite distant. But this refuge's visitor center and trails will introduce you to aspects of the Mojave Desert ecosystem that are framed by some rather tall desert peaks, with a chance to see bighorn sheep and other species and even a yucca forest if you hike far enough.
EatHenderson and East
Envy Steakhouse
Inspired by Chef Richard Chamberlain, the menu includes premium quality, fresh ingredients from select purveyors around the country, featured in innovative dishes. Kobe filet, prime rib roast, black angus filet and prime bone-in rib eye. The walk-in wine cellar features 1,500 bottles of wine.
SeeThe Strip
Flamingo Garden
A 15-acre garden with flamingos and other exotic birds, as well as koi and turtles.
Free
SeeNorth Las Vegas
Floyd Lamb Park
A pleasant oasis with ponds and tules and also the Tules Spring Ranch with some roaming peacocks and Pleistocene fossil exhibits.
Daily 8AM-5PM$6
EatHenderson and East
Hofbräuhaus
The Hofbräuhaus replicates the world famous Bavarian Hofbräuhaus beer hall with festive German food and nightly entertainment. Patrons have an option of dining in the beer hall with live music in the evening or the quieter beer garden. Reservations recommended for quicker seating.
SeeThe Strip
Madame Tussauds
The only celebrity wax attraction on the Strip, featuring wax recreations of 100+ celebrities and famous figures.
Sun-Thu 10AM-9PM, Fri Sat 10AM-10PM$24 online, $30 walk-up
DoHenderson and East
Maverick Helicopters
Helicopter tours that will take you over the Grand Canyon or above the neon lights and mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip, as well as helicopter tours that include rafting down the Colorado River.
$114-599
SeeDowntown
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
One of the few historic attractions in Vegas is this small park which preserves the restored Mormon Fort, the first structure built by European settlers in Las Vegas. A visitor center on-site has exhibits on the fort's past.
Tue-Sat 8AM-4:30PM$3, children 12 and under free
DoWest of I-15
Red Rock Canyon
Features a scenic drive through Red Rock Canyon, taking about 30 minutes to complete. There are opportunities to park up and get out of the car whether to take in the view, or get moving with a hike. Getting there without a car is hard, though organized bus tours do exist.
Reservations required October through May. $20 per vehicle
SeeWest of I-15
Springs Preserve
A large complex in the center of the city that features a Desert Living Center, interactive wildlife shows, galleries, museums, various gardens, and historical and nature trails.
Daily 10AM-6PM$18.95 adults, $17.05 seniors/students, $10.95 youth (discounts for Nevada residents and active military)
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Encore Beach Club at Night
EBC
A nighttime pool party located at the primarily day-centric Encore Beach Club. Part of Wynn Nightlife, EBC hosts many of the same residents as Wynn
Most commonly opens Wed Sat at 10:30PM, though occasionally will open on other days$20-30 per drink
DrinkThe Strip Not mapped
Marquee
Renovated, Marquee regularly hosts EDM, though on Wednesdays, host niche house brands in a smaller room nicknamed "Lowkey in the Library". Marquee's most recurring residents are Cedric Gervais, Dmitri Vegas, and Chris Lake.
Opens Mon Wed-Sat at 10:30PM$20-30 per drink. Part of the Tao Group
DrinkThe Strip Not mapped
XS
At the time of opening, the most expensive nightclub in the world. Known for Sunday nightswim pool parties, and features a hybrid indoor-outdoor setup. XS and its sister club Encore Beach Club most frequently book millennial-level EDM artists, with their most well known residents being Diplo, the Chainsmokers, and Marshmello.
Opens Fri-Sun at 10PM$20-30 per drink
SeeHenderson and East
Clark County Wetlands Park
7050 E Wetlands Park Ln
Dawn-dusk. Nature Centerː Tue-Sun, 9AM-2PMFree
DoHenderson and East
Cowabunga Bay Water Park
900 Galleria Dr
General: $46.99; military: $39.99; under 48″: $34.99; seniors (65+) $34.99
DoWest of I-15
Cowabunga Canyon
Water park on the west side of town.
SeeHenderson and East
Ethel M Chocolate Factory
off Sunset Road
Offers a free tour and has a large cactus garden.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Las Vegas (CC BY-SA 4.0).