City of North Las Vegas to Enrich Outdoor Recreational Experiences Through a $58 Million Grant

The centerpiece of the recently unveiled City of North Las Vegas Strategic Plan 2025-2030 is the commitment to enhancing City amenities and initiatives that advance its prosperous economic growth. The first exciting announcement to align with those goals is a grant awarded to the City by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), totaling $58,476,728. These funds are earmarked for three projects: Children’s Science and Nature Park, Northern Beltway Trail Phase II and the 20-acre expansion of Craig Ranch Regional Park. 

The grant is a result of funding from land sales under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, or SNPLMA. The Act’s objectives are to beautify desert springs habitats, restore degraded areas and enhance recreational opportunities in the region. As required by the BLM grant, the City has up to five years to complete these projects. 

“These projects have the potential to positively change the course of our residents’ lives, whether it’s a school-aged child who visits the Science and Nature Park and discovers an unexplored interest in paleontology, or a family that starts a hiking tradition to spend more quality time together,” says Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown. “One of our strategic goals is Community Health and Well-being, and I join the rest of the City Council in sharing our excitement for the benefits of these amenities.”

“Access to these funds to build new infrastructure provides recreational opportunities to our residents, opportunities that not only help improve their lives but create long-lasting memories for families in North Las Vegas,” says Director of Parks and Recreation Doug Guild. “The diversity of enhancements being made to the projects ranges from hiking trails and STEM learning environments to planting trees that mitigate the urban heat island effect in Southern Nevada.”     

Children’s Science and Nature Park

The 14-acre Children’s Science and Nature Park, developed in partnership with UNLV and the Clark County School District, creates an immersive learning atmosphere with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, or STEM. The park is designed to benefit local students, 71% of whom are economically disadvantaged, with a variety of interactive exhibits and features, including a fossil dig site, vertical gardens, a replica volcano and wind tunnel, to name a few.

Northern Beltway Trail Phase 2

The Beltway Trail Phase 2 is a 12-foot-wide, 1.5-mile trail extension along the 215 Beltway, running from 5th Street to Losee Rd. Continuing the work from Phase 1, which will cover Decatur Blvd. to 5th St., this new segment is part of the regional trail network, enhancing off-street recreational and commuting options for residents.

Craig Ranch Regional Park 20-Acre Expansion

The City of North Las Vegas will develop 20 acres of City-owned park land adjacent to Craig Ranch Regional Park at the southeast corner of Lone Mountain and Camino Al Norte. This project includes design and construction of open turf areas, age-appropriate playgrounds and splash pad, fitness circuit, group picnic areas, pedestrian-vehicular bridge, up to 300 parking spaces, and a multi-court tennis/pickleball complex.