City Of Las Vegas: City Parks That Opened And Received Upgrades In 2021

Press release from the City of Las Vegas:

Jan 03, 2022

In 2021, we had some new things sprout with city parks. Some were renovated, while others were brand spanking new. Here's a breakdown of the parks that opened and were remodeled in 2021.

Legacy Park:

The Historic Westside Legacy Park is a partnership between the city of Las Vegas and Clark County, and it's located at 1600 Mount Mariah Drive. 

Legacy Park is a tribute to the many trailblazers who have led the community through the years. The park incorporates unique elements, such as a timeline of the Historic Westside and an interpretive walking trail. 

It also includes public artwork and the stories of the Westside, along with trees, landscaping and a playground. Go here for additional information on the first group of honorees to be recognized at Legacy Park.

Bruce Trent Park:

Bruce Trent Park reopened on April 17, 2021, after it went through some remodeling. Bruce Trent Park had to undergo some scheduled maintenance, including an area of the park under dense ash trees where mulch was added. An old pavilion was by a new larger one, and the outdated playground equipment was replaced with state-of-the-art play equipment for kids of all ages.

Gary Reese Freedom Park:

The playground at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Rd., went through an upgrade in 2021. The playground has a Raiders theme. Along with the city, the Raiders, FOX 5 Las Vegas, Make an Impact Foundation and other community partners were responsible for the transformation. 

Garehime Heights Park:

A new Fitness Court® and refreshed skatepark upgraded Garehime Heights Park, located at 3901 N. Campbell Road. Work on the skatepark began in September 2021 by the American Ramp Company and included removing outdated skate ramps and installing 31 new features designed by professional skaters. Skatepark improvements cost $120,000 and were funded by the Residential Construction Tax proceeds.

CK Masonry built the National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court® in conjunction with Tot Turf and the City of Las Vegas staff. The Fitness Court cost $140,000 and was funded by the Residential Construction Tax.

Shaq Basketball Courts at the Doolittle Complex at Kiangna Isoke Palacio Park:

Two basketball courts were upgraded at Doolittle Complex at Kiangna Isoke Palacio Park in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas. The Shaq Courts were renovated because of a donation of $200,000 from the Shaquille O'Neal Foundation, Icy Hot, and The Mayor's Fund for Las Vegas LIFE. 

Improvements to the courts include new surfacing, custom colors and floor graphics, shade structures, seating areas, new basketball standards, and a state-of-the-art Daktronics LED scoreboard. Massive basketball sculptures also add to the aesthetics of the park.

This press release was produced by the City of Las Vegas. The views expressed here are the author’s own.