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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. Once the weather cools off in the fall, it’s one of my go-to spots for a slow morning outside.
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What Is Floyd Lamb Park?
A Historic Ranch Turned City Park
Floyd Lamb Park sits on the grounds of the old Tule Springs Ranch, named for longtime Nevada state senator Floyd Lamb. The 680-acre park is built around a series of spring-fed ponds that have drawn people and wildlife to this spot for generations. The historic ranch buildings are still standing and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so there’s real local history mixed in with the lawns and lakes.
Peacocks, Ducks & 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. Fishing is allowed with a valid Nevada fishing license, but swimming and wading in the ponds are not, and feeding the wildlife is discouraged. Keep an eye on kids around the bigger birds since they can be bold around people with snacks.
Trails, Picnics & the Equestrian Center
There are easy walking and jogging paths that loop around the ponds and lawns, plenty of shaded picnic areas with grills, a volleyball court, and mountain bike trails with a pump track on the north end for riders. The park’s equestrian center offers horseback riding sessions by appointment, and the old Tule Springs Ranch buildings are worth a slow walk-through if you like local history.
Why Fall Is a Great Time to Go
Summer afternoons here get hot fast with little shade over the open lawns, but fall brings the temperature down to something you can actually enjoy, and the shade trees around the ponds make for a genuinely pretty walk. Park hours shift to the shorter winter schedule starting October 1, so plan an earlier visit once the season turns.
Address, Hours & Entry Fee
The park is at 9200 Tule Springs Road, Las Vegas, NV 89131. Summer hours (April through September) run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and winter hours (October through March) run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is $6 per vehicle at the gatehouse, and it’s card only there now, so if you only have cash you’ll need to pay ahead at a city community center and bring the receipt. It’s always worth double-checking the current fee on the park’s site before you go, since city fees do change from time to time. Annual household passes are available too, currently $50 for the household or $25 for a senior household pass, if you know you’ll be back often.
This is one of my favorite fall picks in my Las Vegas fall things-to-do guide.
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REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, leading The Ballen Group. A lifelong Las Vegan sharing the best of the valley.
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