Las Vegas Parks and Recreation invites families to the free Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz on Sept. 13, offering games, a plant/seed exchange, and citizen science activities.

North Las Vegas celebrates Parks and Recreation Month in July with a series of community events including a pool party, movie night, and treasure hunt.

Henderson is a finalist for the 2025 Gold Medal Award in park and recreation services, previously winning in 2014 and 1999, and boasts top-ranking parks and amenities.

Mojave Max, a desert tortoise in Southern Nevada, set a new record for his latest spring emergence due to fluctuating weather. His burrow exit draws local interest in climate patterns.

The Kiel Ranch Historic Park in North Las Vegas has been restored with a $150,000 investment, focusing on sustainability and heritage, including a historic orchard set to help combat urban heat and food insecurity.

North Las Vegas has been recognized as a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry and meeting the required tree care standards.

North Las Vegas won four awards at the NRPS Conference for their outstanding parks and recreation programs, including cultural events, heritage preservation, and youth enrichment.

A recent snowstorm brought 35 inches of snow to Lee Canyon Ski Resort in Las Vegas, allowing all lifts to open and attracting over 1,000 winter sports enthusiasts.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has halted new mining claims on 308,890 acres in Ash Meadows and Amargosa Valley for two years, aiding local ecological conservation efforts.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes protecting the bleached sandhill skipper under the Endangered Species Act due to habitat threats in Nevada.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and the community opened the Lt. Erik Lloyd Memorial Park, offering activities and amenities like a splash pad and picnic areas.

Clark County opens the Lt. Erik Lloyd Memorial Park with family-friendly festivities and tributes to the late police officer, featuring amenities like dog runs, pickleball courts, and a splash pad.

North Las Vegas announces a strategic plan to revitalize public spaces, funded by a $58 million BLM grant for three projects: a children's park, nature trails, and a park expansion.