Summer 2013 Recreation Guide - City of Las Vegas

floyd lamb park at tule springs
FLOYD LAMB PARK
AT TULE SPRINGS
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs is located
approximately 15 miles from downtown
in northwest Las Vegas, near U.S. 95 and
Durango Drive.
For general park information, please
call the park at (702) 229-8100.
Park Hours
Summer months (May-September)
8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Winter months (October-April)
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees
• Daily per car $6
• Daily walk/bike/horse
Free
• Annual Park Pass $45
• Annual Senior Pass (age 50+) $15
• Tour bus/Passenger van $1/person
NATIONAL REGISTER
OF HISTORIC PLACES
The Floyd Lamb Park Master Plan was
adopted by City Council in April 2007,
after which the Historic Preservation
Commission requested that the property
be reviewed for eligibility to the city of Las
Vegas Historic Property Register. It was
added to the local register in January 2008.
The park was listed on the National Register
of Historic Places in 1981.
LAS VEGAS FARMERS
MARKET
On the first and third Saturday of every
month, join us by the Foreman’s House at
Floyd Lamb Park for the Las Vegas Farmers
Market where you can stock up on farm
fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade baked
breads, hand crafted items and more!
Market dates: First and third Saturday of
the month
Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Park Admission: Free during market
hours.
Call (702) 562-2676 for more information.
BIRD WALKS
Floyd Lamb Park is home to a wide variety
of native and migratory birds. On the
third Saturday of each month, join local
Audubon Society representatives at Area
5 for an introduction to birding activity
geared toward beginners. Bring water,
snacks and a friend. All ages welcome.
Dates: Third Saturday of the month
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Visit www.redrockaudubon.org for more
details.
FISHING ACTIVITIES
The Nevada Department of Wildlife
offers regular beginner and youth fishing
clinics at Floyd Lamb Park lake.
Call (702) 486-5127, ext. 3503 for details.
NEVADA DIVISION OF
FORESTRY
The Nevada Division of Forestry Las Vegas
State Tree Nursery, located at the back of
Floyd Lamb Park, is open to the public
year round. The nursery produces low-cost
native and desert adapted plants suitable
for conservation purposes including
erosion control, water conservation, windbreaks,
wildlife habitat and rehabilitation
of wildfire damaged lands. In addition to
selling to the public, the nursery also offers
custom growing services for large-scale
restoration, re-vegetation, landscape and
research projects.
For more information on prices, hours and
availability please visit www.forestry.
nv.gov or call (702) 486-5411.
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