Overview

Hype:

Las Vegas Springs Preserve consists of 180 acres dedicated to nature walks and displays and is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Valley Water District. The Preserve is located approximately three miles west of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The Preserve is built around the original water source for Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Springs. 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.

Time:

Fees: Admission

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Features:

Shopping
Potable Water
Desert
Ghost Towns
Museums
Displays
Playground
Restrooms - Flush
Road Access is Paved
Walking Trails
Wildflowers and Vegitation
Wildlife and Birding
Zoos and Aquariums

Links: https://www.springspreserve.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springs_Preserve

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Closest City or Region: Las Vegas, Nevada

Coordinates: 36.171108, -115.190855

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April 6, 2023 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Matt Laurendeau, Amanda Laurendeau, Alex Laurendeau, Caleb Laurendeau, Rose Laurendeau, Lila Laurendeau, Trey Laurendeau,

Story

During spring break with the Laurendeaus, we went to Springs Preserve and had a great time. We walked through several of the museums and took the train ride to Boom Town. We walked over to Waterworks and then went back to the cars for lunch. We had a picnic lunch in the parking lot. After lunch, we went over to the butterfly house, which was a little bit underwhelming because there weren't very many butterflies due to storms back east. We then went to the outdoor animal exhibits. The kids were getting pretty tired by that point, so the Laurendeaus took the younger kids back to the hotel and Savannah and Alex and Tara and I went through the Nevada Museum and then went back at the hotel.