North Las Vegas · Clark County, NV

Outdoors in North Las Vegas

Scout analyzed 78 North Las Vegas places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

Places analyzed

78

Matches

14

Typical spend

$0

Typical visit

1.5 hr

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Tropical Breeze Park

Outdoors

Tropical Breeze Park

Tropical Breeze Park is a public park suitable for a free family outing or a solo walk. Expect to spend about an hour, especially good for those with young children.

OutdoorsRelaxedPlayful
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Red Rock Canyon Overlook

Outdoors

Red Rock Canyon Overlook

This overlook is a great quick stop for scenic views, easily combined with a drive through Red Rock Canyon. Expect to spend about an hour here for free. It is best enjoyed during cooler parts of the day.

ViewsOutdoorsRelaxed
$0 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Gary Reese Freedom Park

East Las Vegas

Gary Reese Freedom Park

Gary Reese Freedom Park is a large park suitable for family outings, offering varied activities like sports, playgrounds, and a swimming pool. Plan for a 2-3 hour visit, costing little to nothing unless renting facilities or visiting the pool, and expect it to be busiest on weekends. It's a good place to bring kids for active play or for a casual outdoor gathering.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Ice Age Fossils State Park

Outdoors

Ice Age Fossils State Park

Ice Age Fossils State Park is a good outdoor option for families or solo adventurers interested in walking trails and learning about local paleontology. Expect to spend a couple of hours exploring, with a small per-vehicle entrance fee.

OutdoorsHistoryViews
$3 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
First Creek Trailhead

Outdoors

First Creek Trailhead

First Creek Trailhead offers a free outdoor hiking experience suitable for families or solo adventurers. Plan for a 2-3 hour moderate walk, ideal for a morning or afternoon outing when temperatures are mild.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Red Rock Canyon NCA Scenic Drive Bureau of Land Management

Outdoors

Red Rock Canyon NCA Scenic Drive Bureau of Land Management

Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive offers a two-hour natural escape, perfect for a family drive or a quiet solo exploration with photo stops. It costs around $15 per vehicle.

ViewsOutdoorsRelaxed
$15 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Teton Trails Park

Tule Springs

Teton Trails Park

Teton Trails Park is good for a free, relaxed outdoor activity, like a walk or picnic. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and moderate walking, suitable for most ages.

OutdoorsRelaxedScenic
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Gilcrease Brothers Park

La Madre Foothills

Gilcrease Brothers Park

Gilcrease Brothers Park is suitable for a free outdoor activity, such as a walk or picnic, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It pairs well with a casual meal nearby or as a standalone family outing.

OutdoorsViewsWellness
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Sandstone Ridge Park

Outdoors

Sandstone Ridge Park

Sandstone Ridge Park is suitable for a casual outdoor activity, pairing well with a packed lunch or a nearby takeout spot. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and incur no cost for entry.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Desert Horizons Park

Outdoors

Desert Horizons Park

Desert Horizons Park is a good free option for a casual outdoor activity, suitable for families with young children or a solo stroll. Plan for 1-2 hours, especially during cooler parts of the day.

OutdoorsRelaxedPlayful
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Cultural Corridor Coalition

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Explore the historic remains of an 1855 adobe fort with a visitor center for an hour or so. It's a low-cost educational outing suitable for families or a quiet solo visit, especially good for learning about early Las Vegas history.

OutdoorsArtsHistory
$0–$5 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Fletcher Canyon Trailhead

Outdoors

Fletcher Canyon Trailhead

Fletcher Canyon Trailhead offers a scenic hike, ideal for a few hours outdoors with family or solo. Expect minimal cost, as it is a free nature experience.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Red Rock Canyon Marker (North)

Outdoors

Red Rock Canyon Marker (North)

This marker is a quick scenic stop for photos and a view, often part of a longer drive through Red Rock Canyon. It's free to visit and takes about 15 minutes.

OutdoorsViewsRelaxed
$0 typical15 min visiteasy parking
Eldorado Park

Outdoors

Eldorado Park

Eldorado Park is suitable for a casual outdoor visit, offering open space for recreation or a walk. Plan for 1-2 hours and expect no direct costs for entry.

OutdoorsViewsSports
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 14 of the 78 analyzed North Las Vegas places fit outdoors.
  • 100% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 100% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Scenic, Playful, Adventurous, Educational, Social.

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