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Ponds, Peacocks and 680 Acres of Shade
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs is tucked into the northwest valley, an old working ranch turned city park with spring-fed ponds and free-roaming peacocks, ten minutes from open desert.
I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was five, and Floyd Lamb Park has always felt like a secret, even though it’s been here for decades. There’s something about walking past a pond full of ducks with actual peacocks wandering the lawn, ten minutes from the middle of the desert, that never stops feeling a little magical to me.
A Working Ranch Before It Was a Park
Still Standing Today
The park sits on the grounds of the old Tule Springs Ranch, and the historic ranch buildings are still standing, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981. The spring-fed ponds that anchor the park have been drawing people, and wildlife, to this exact spot for generations.
It’s named for longtime Nevada state senator Floyd Lamb, which comes with its own very Vegas footnote. Lamb was convicted in 1983 of taking a bribe from an undercover FBI agent. The park that carries his name has stayed a genuinely peaceful spot regardless.
The City Takes Over
Las Vegas acquired the ranch and its ponds, turning Tule Springs into a public park.
State Control
Nevada took the park over and renamed it Floyd Lamb State Park.
National Register
The historic ranch buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Back to the City
Las Vegas regained control and renamed it Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, the name it still carries.
Peacocks, Ducks and Geese on the Water
The ponds are the heart of the park, ringed by grass and shade trees, and home to ducks, geese, and free-roaming peacocks that make this one of the most photographed spots in the valley. A few ground rules keep it that way.
Fishing Is Allowed
Bring a valid Nevada fishing license and cast a line in the ponds.
No Swimming or Wading
The ponds are for wildlife and fishing, not for getting in.
Don’t Feed the Peacocks
They’re bold enough around snacks already. Feeding wildlife is discouraged park-wide, and keep an eye on kids around the bigger birds.
Trails, Picnics and the Equestrian Center
Easy to fill an hour or an afternoon here, depending on what you’re in the mood for.
Walk the Ponds Loop
Easy, mostly flat paths loop around the water and the shaded lawns, good for a stroll or a jog.
Picnic Under the Shade
Grills and picnic areas are scattered around the grounds, and you can reserve one if you want a guaranteed spot.
Ride at the Equestrian Center
The park runs horseback riding sessions by appointment for anyone who wants to see the grounds from the saddle. If you’d rather skip the appointment and just get in the saddle, a Las Vegas morning horseback ride with breakfast is an easy add-on for the same trip.
Session the Pump Track
A BMX pump track and mountain bike trails sit on the north end of the park for riders.
Address, Hours and Entry Fee
9200 Tule Springs Road, Las Vegas, NV 89131
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$6 per vehicle at the gatehouse, card only. If you only have cash, pay ahead at a city community center and bring the receipt. It’s always worth checking the park’s own site before you go, since city fees do change.
$50 for a household pass, or $25 for a senior household pass (age 50 and up), if you know you’ll be back often.
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Floyd Lamb Park is proof you don’t have to leave the valley to find someplace quiet. Just watch out for the peacocks near your lunch.
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