Parks and Recreation
Lake Mead Parkway Trail and Wetlands Trail Connections phase two
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These two projects have been combined into one construction contract. The City Council awarded the contract in January 2012 and construction is under way.
Features
Lake Mead Parkway Trail:
- Interpretive educational signage
- Shaded seating
- Connections to Boulder Highway Trail, Clark County Wetlands, River Mountains Loop Trail, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Waysides
- Pedestrian bridge to Clark County Wetlands Park
Wetlands Trail Connection phase two:
- Parking and restrooms
- Playground amenities
- Basketball court
- Open turf area
- Bocce courts
- Overlook
Status
SNPLMA funded: $7,178,820 and$5,378,450
Additional funding or contributions to be provided from partnerships with the development community
Estimated completion: summer 2012
Size: Approximately 6 miles of trail and two parks with trailhead amenities.
Overview
The Lake Mead Parkway Trail from I-515 to Lake Mead National Recreation Area will include the trail, associated amenities, and theming as part of the overall plan. The Wetlands Trail connection portion (phase 2) will provide two 5+ acre parks with some trailhead amenities and will accommodate park goers, hikers, cyclists, and equestrians using the north end of the River Mountains Loop Trail. A pedestrian bridge will connect to the trail system in the Clark County Wetlands Park.
This project is in partnership with Nevada Department of Transportation, SNPLMA, Clark County, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Basic Water, multiple power utility companies, Lake Las Vegas, and the development community.