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Centennial Hills Park

Coordinates: 36°17′13″N 115°15′46″W / 36.28694°N 115.26278°W / 36.28694; -115.26278
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Centennial Hills Park
Tule Springs Wash in Centennial Hills Park
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TypeRegional park
Location7101 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 89131
Coordinates36°17′13″N 115°15′46″W / 36.28694°N 115.26278°W / 36.28694; -115.26278
Area160 acres (65 ha)
EtymologyCentennial Hills
Operated byCity of Las Vegas
WebsiteCentennial Hills Park

Centennial Hills Park, formerly known as Deer Springs Park,[1] is a 120-acre regional park in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, located in the neighborhood of Centennial Hills. It is located next to the Centennial Hills Library.[2]

Activities and amenities

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A trail in Centennial Hills Park

Centennial Hills Park is built on an inverted riverbed, the Tule Springs Wash and features prehistoric-themed trails, as well as two playgrounds, including a shaded playground near the trails for older children known by locals as the "dinosaur playground" and a garden-themed playground for younger children known as the "butterfly playground", each one featuring a splash pad.[3] An amphitheater, a dog park, and soccer and football fields are also included within the park.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Kelly, Stephen (28 February 2006). "Enormous Butterflies, Caterpillars, Toadstools Sighted in Vegas , It's Not Area 51, It's Centennial Hills Park, Phase One". Landscape Architect. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Centennial Hills Park". Las Vegas. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ Hansen, Kyle B. (16 May 2014). "It's going to be a hot weekend; here's where you can splash and cool off". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  4. ^ Hillier, Billie (28 January 2016). "Centennial Hills Park". Southwest Explorers. Retrieved 19 August 2021.