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Exploration Peak Park

Coordinates: 36°00′54″N 115°16′05″W / 36.01500°N 115.26806°W / 36.01500; -115.26806
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Exploration Peak Park
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TypeRegional park
Location9700 South Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 89178
Coordinates36°00′54″N 115°16′05″W / 36.01500°N 115.26806°W / 36.01500; -115.26806
Area80 acres (32 ha)
EtymologyExploration Peak
Operated byClark County
WebsiteExploration Peak Park

Exploration Peak Park is an 80-acre regional park in the unincorporated town of Enterprise, Nevada, United States at Exploration Peak.[1] It is among the top rated parks in the Las Vegas Valley.[2]

Amenities and activities

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Exploration Peak Park features an Old West-themed playground which represents the Old Spanish Trail trade route that passed through nearby, picnic areas, horseshoe pits, and volleyball courts.[3][4]

Exploration Peak

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Exploration Peak is the focal point and namesake of the park. There are multiple trails ascending and surrounding the peak, as well as an overlook at the top.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Exploration Peak Park
  2. ^ "Las Vegas' top 4 parks, ranked". Hoodline. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Exploration Peak at Mountain's Edge offers historical perspective". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 9 April 2010. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Exploration Peak Park". Clark County. Retrieved 19 August 2021.