Clark County Wetlands Park in Las Vegas

The Clark County Wetlands Park is the largest in the county's park system. It's also a dual-purpose project. It provides insight and education for the public on human impact on the desert environment, while also reducing the environmental toll of wastewater and stormwater runoff.

Technically a constructed wetland, the park offers a series of ponds that slow down water runoff. Native grasses have been planted between and around these ponds, and the park has also invested in native plants to stabilise the sides of an urban river (called the Las Vegas Wash) and to purify the water in the lakes and connecting streams.

The Clark County Wetlands Park sits on the eastern side of the Las Vegas valley, spanning a total of 2,900 acres. About 210 acres are set aside as a nature preserve complete with its own trail. You can experience quiet areas, wetlands, bodies of water, and a variety of native wildlife throughout the park.

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