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    4.7 (9 reviews)

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    This is the annual Art festival.
    Mark L.

    Stars are in comparison to Las Vegas parks which are filled with the homeless and drug abusers. It's so beautiful and green. Sitting in the shade of the large trees Can take you to another time and place where your troubles melt away! This old time park is well maintained and is the site of many festivals. *Wanna get away?

    Lots of space to seat 100+
    Shirley B.

    Love this park! It has that small town charm. I've come to appreciate it even more now that I've been part of a wedding ceremony and reception here. The entire park was able to be rented out and closed down for the afternoon to late evening wedding. It held 100+ guests easily, there are few restrictions, there's a gazebo you can use, there's outlets to run electrical equipment, park is lighted at night, you have full control on your caterers and vendors, they dont tact on extra fees either like other places did. AND your pets are welcomed. That was important to the bride, that her dog was included in her wedding. The park is surrounded by a quiet neighborhood. Very little traffic flows through here. Well manicured lawn, lots of open space, mature trees. Across the way this park's landscape has gentle rolling hills and lush lawn overlooking the park which made it perfect for photo ops. Ample parking.There are two parking lots adjacent to park. The city workers were so excited that a wedding was booked here. They were real helpful thru the planning stages as far as going over the details like checking for lights etc. They helped having it clean and ready to go the day of the wedding. They even offered to have the place coned off but opted not to. An expensive equipment was left behind after everybody had left but the morning after the park employees found it and turned it in. Many annual events are held here throughout the year so dates available are limited especially if you want the whole park for more than 4 hours. So call for availability and book at least 5 months advance.

    Rachel S.

    Love this little park. Went here yesterday with my sisters (7/10/11) to let my youngest sister run some steam off after our horrific dinner at Big Horn Restaurant, right up the street. This place doesn't feel like Nevada. It's so green and lush - it feels very small town America. They don't have a ton of toys to play on, but my sister was digging the tire swing. She's 5 and said, "I'll wait here on this swing while you go pick up (our brother) from the lake. He needs to come swing with me." Ha, we didn't do that, but at least it was a fun little park.

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    Nice grassy park. Usually go here when they have a special event being held at the park.

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    Wilbur Square Park

    Wilbur Square Park

    3.9(7 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Wilbur Square otherwise known as Government Park to us natives. I lived in Boulder City for a…read moreportion of my youth and I have always loved this park. Wilbur Square is dedicated to Ray Lyman Wilbur who was the Secretary of Interior from 1929 - 1933. There were also several trees planted in the immediate area that were dedicated to some loved one who have passed on. This park is the host of the annual Art In The Park that the city hosts each October as well as the BeerFest and I am sure many other events. The park is a nice size and is a great place for a game of frisbie, football, having a picnic or just enjoying the day. Mature and tall trees provide ample shade and although the grass is not as lush as it used to be, it is still provides good ground cover. The pathways are wide and there are plenty of park benches to sit on to read a good book or just destress. You can't miss this park as it is the star of Boulder City. It is at the very end of the highway before you descend down towards Lake Mead begging you to stop and take a stroll.

    Site of the yearly BCBF with about 30 breweries and 10 food trucks. The park is a grassy oasis and…read morea nice setting for imbibing in craft brews of all sorts! Plenty of room to lounge on blankets and soak up the sun and atmosphere. When not overrun with beer stations and food trucks, the park is mostly open space. A paved path winds through the park as well. The park would be a nice side trip while visiting downtown Boulder City as it's located in that area. Perhaps after purchasing a lovely picnic lunch at one of Downtown's quaint restaurants. TIP- Take a short walk up the hill behind a government building to get an expansive view of Lake Mead (while it's still there).

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    Wilbur Square Park - A sign about Boulder City at Wilber Square Park.

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    A sign about Boulder City at Wilber Square Park.

    Xeriscape park - @ Xeriscape park - 10/25/17

    Xeriscape park

    4.0(1 review)
    2.2 mi

    Xeriscape is an escape to a 1/2 acre Xanadu in Boulder City, Nevada. It is a tiny peaceful and…read morehappy oasis that I encouraged me to slow down and live in the moment for a good hour. In a sense Xeriscape Park belongs on a "From Google Street View to Yelp Review" list. I am driven to see new places and landscapes, which causes me to do some exploring on Google Maps. When I was exploring over Boulder City on Google Maps, I saw a small parcel of open space at the northeast corner of Veterans Memorial Drive/Georgia Street and Buchanan Drive directory east of Veterans Memorial Park. It was inevitable that when I returned to Veteran's Memorial Park, I was going to explore it in real life. What amazes me about Xeriscape Park is the fact it is surrounded by homes and a substation at the exact time it resembles a miniature pine forest. The tall mature pine trees are a breath of fresh air. And very clean fresh air. If there was such a thing as a scent recorder, the scent of these mature pine trees would be a five star production. Seated on a comfortable bench and breathing in the aroma of the pine under the canopy of mature trees had the magical touch of putting my mind at ease and bringing me to living in the moment. The soundtrack was chirping birds. Xeriscape Park is also a place where children and bunny rabbits come to play. At the entrance stands an idyllic playground that includes swings suited for little kids and adults. Just like the park, the playground was well maintained. If you are travelling from outside Boulder City, I recommend visiting Xeriscape Park in conjunction with Veteran's Memorial Park. Now, Veteran's Memorial Park in my opinion is worthy of a drive. Xeriscape Park is an extension of a Veteran's Memorial Park adventure. This paragraph explains hiking to and through Xeriscape Park from Veteran's Memorial Park. It is approximately. 33 miles and 5 1/2 minutes. What you want to do us locate the walkway between the dog park and the BMX track. This leads outside the park to Buchanan Drive. Now you want to turn left on Buchanan Drive headed North. The Park will be on the right across the street where a sidewalk is nonexistent. Here you will see the Xeriscape Park sign. At the first cross street, you will walk or I suggest run across a Buchanan Road minus a crosswalk to the park. The Park is in actuality to segments. The north segment that you have entered is a diminutive forest featuring pine and supposedly plants that are adaptable to the desert. When you continue walking south alongside a drainage channel parallel to Buchanan Drive there is a substation. You want to continue south between the substation and drainage channel while being attentive to branches. You will enter the south segment. You want to turn right where a shady walkway leads to the idyllic bench and playground. This is the perfect spot to breath in the crisp pine tree air and live in the moment. Now that all the stress has been released you will want to retrace your steps back. In my opinion being stressed out is a decision. In the future when I feel that I am about to become stressed I will strive to make the decision to escape to a little Xanadu like Xeriscape.

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    Xeriscape park - So shady that it is difficult to see the bench. (11/6/2018)

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    So shady that it is difficult to see the bench. (11/6/2018)

    Sun Dial Park - "I get a lot of more work out of men by treating them like human beings. "

    Sun Dial Park

    4.0(4 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    The beauty of the outdoors should make your heart pound and sing…read more Are you singing, humming some special tune, tapping your foot to a rhythm. Does your heart go thump thump and pound fast ! Do you why? Your outside! This is Sun Dial Park! This was a previous space that housed workers fixing the Hoover Dam endeavor oh so long ago. It's a peaceful piece of green that has huge trees to provide shade and protect you from the sun. The huge trees create a canopy to keep excess heat and sunlight out. Now we can explore the park being cool and not hot! It's not a huge place it's small. Some things come in small packages anyways. Ever wonder or need to let your thoughts wander and flow . Come and sit under a tree and absorb. What are we absolutely absorbing? The serenity of the world. Let it speak to you . The tree you're sitting under is beautiful and proud to hold you in its arms while you contemplate life. The beautiful mural done in turquoise that greets an individual as they walk into the park sparks your imagination and curiosity . While the front of the mural takes you a moment to admire on the backside is a small portrait of those that made the dam and Boulder City possible. This beautiful art piece makes a wonderful backdrop for a picture too . If you blink you will miss it! What am I talking about? Blinking life will pass you by. In an instant it's gone ! Live life and be free and love each and everyday. Go outside . Now the sundial is so small that you will miss it . And if you're seeking it, look hard because it's in the middle of the park . Now why are you standing here. Go outside and play . Don't waste it !

    Today is the first weekend of October when the cool weather replaces the brutal hot weather and…read morewhen the annual Art in the Park Festival takes place in the Boulder City Historic Business District. Unfortunately this year, I worked instead of partaking in the festival. However, mentally my mind is very close to the Art in the Park as I write my review on a diminutive, pretty pocket park close to the site of Art in the Park. It is Sun Dial Park.     This pocket park is named after the sun dial in the center. In spite of this, the point of concentration is the Boulder City Big Horn Sheep Mural. This mural is a popular photo spot in the Boulder City Historic Business District. Psychologically it serves as a "Welcome to Boulder City" monument.     It is tremendously easy to confuse Sun Dial Park with Frank Crowe Park. The residential Birch Street separates the two sister parks. If I overlooked the sign, I would likewise believe that it is part of Frank Crowe Park. With that said, I would recommend checking out the Frank Crowe Park Yelp listing. But, before doing that I would recommend continuing along with this review. And from here, it discusses Sun Dial as a park by itself and as a component in a downtown walk. This walk is based on my first hand experiences as part of an annual Railroad Pass to Art in the Park hike, as part of a downtown walk, and numerous visits.      As a park by itself, I rate it three stars. It is a transition spot between the autocentric Nevada Way and the walkable downtown. From my observations, the main amenities are the open grass, benches, mature trees, big horn sheep mural, and sun dial. My main activity here has been pausing on the shady bench overlooking the sun dial.    My logic for taking long to write this review is that by itself it is a tiny park. I decided on four stars because it is one of the points of interest on a downtown Boulder City walk including Jim Crowe Park, Reflections Center, Lake Mead Overlook, Wilbur Square Park, and the Historic Business District that is cumulatively is a great experience. Here is a description of this walk. I started off with coffee in downtown's Dam Roast House and then walked a short distance to the southwest periphery where Sun Dial Park is. Here, in this safe and clean pocket park, I relaxed sitting on a shaded bench overlooking the sun dial. From there I passed through the contiguous Frank Crowe Park and onto the historic residential streets that remind me of Heritage Street in the Clark County Museum. They would lead me to Reflections Center. After taking in the sculptures and the Red & Black Mountain vista, I rejoined the residential streets back to Nevada Way at the northeast preiphery of downtown. I would take a short out and back walk to the Boulder City Lake Mead Overlook. Then I would walk back to the downtown where I sat on a bench in Wilbur Square Park (where Art in the Park is held) overlooking the Historic Business District where the hike concluded. Recently I complemented the walk with lunch in Tony's Pizza. Therefore, I give Sun Dial Park four stars in lieu of three on account of real life experiences of where it has been a component amungst components that make up a four star downtown Boulder City walking experience.

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    Sun Dial Park - The beauty of this tree ! She sings just listen .

    The beauty of this tree ! She sings just listen .

    Sun Dial Park - Sun Dial Park and Downtown Boulder City, Nevada.

    Sun Dial Park and Downtown Boulder City, Nevada.

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    Inside Sun Dial Park.

    Desert Adventures - Aaah million dollar view

    Desert Adventures

    4.4(189 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    If you're ever in Vegas, but not a "Vegas-ish" type of person, taking a kayak trip with Desert…read moreAdventures is the perfect alternative. Super convenient, and an excellent way to see the beauty of the area, sans glitz and lights. Highly recommended!

    My husband and I did the full-day Black Canyon kayak tour with Desert Adventures and I seriously…read morecan't recommend it enough. I grew up in Vegas and have been on this river a ton by boat, and I've also hiked to both Gold Strike and Arizona Hot Springs. Those hikes are super rewarding but honestly brutal. This experience was completely different in the best way. Being able to get out of the river and be steps away from hot springs was amazing, and the views from the water are hands down the best. We met the team bright and early at 5:30am for launch, and everything was super smooth. They shuttled us, got us fitted for life jackets, handled waivers, and gave a quick safety rundown. Launch timing is strict because of the park service, but they made it feel easy and not stressful at all. Definitely be on time, though, because due to this strict timing, they will leave without you. The kayaks were such a game-changer. They were longer touring kayaks with foot-controlled rudders, dry storage, and actual back support. Super comfortable for me and somehow also worked great for my 6'2" husband (he had a larger boat). Since it was just the two of us, our guide Holmes customized the whole day to our pace. He took us to hidden spots I had never seen before, even as a local, and helped us avoid crowds. We did some hiking, rock scrambling, used ropes at Boy Scout Canyon, and explored hot springs that you can only get to from the river. It felt adventurous but still very safe, and he gave great tips the whole time. He also knew so much about the area. History of the Hoover Dam, plants, wildlife, etc. I learned a ton - even as someone who felt familiar with the area. This is exactly why I'm glad we didn't just rent kayaks. Having a guide made it feel like a next-level experience. We got to relax more while he handled the route and found the best spots. We got lucky with perfect early April weather. No wind, super glassy water, and we could see fish deep in the water. The 12 miles honestly felt way easier than expected, especially with how well Holmes guided us through the current so we could just float and chill a lot of the time. They also packed a great lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. You really just need a sun shirt, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, water shoes, and sunscreen. They take care of the rest. Even though we leaned a little more adventurous, I could totally see this being doable for beginners, too. You don't need to be super athletic to enjoy it. Pickup and cleanup were easy and seamless. They handled everything while I grabbed a snack and relaxed, which honestly made it feel even more special. This was such a cool experience, and I would 100% do it again. Already recommending it to friends, and I would definitely consider doing the overnight version next time.

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    Desert Adventures - Launch at Hoover Dam

    Launch at Hoover Dam

    Desert Adventures - On the Colorado River. Our second night of the Bighorn Classic 3-day river trip.

    On the Colorado River. Our second night of the Bighorn Classic 3-day river trip.

    Desert Adventures - Fun day, fun times!

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    Fun day, fun times!

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