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In the upcoming 2026 Primary Election, Henderson residents will decide whether to renew the existing 12-cent per $100 of assessed value property tax that funds our parks, recreation programs and community services. This is not a new tax. Residents already pay it today. The average homeowner spends $120/year currently and this would stay the same. |
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*In the upcoming 2026 Primary Election, Henderson residents will decide whether to renew the existing 12-cent per $100 of assessed value property tax that funds our parks, recreation programs and community services. |
Just the Facts
Your “yes” vote renews funding that covers about 40% of the Parks and Recreation Department’s budget—your 12 cents per $100 of assessed value stays in Henderson to fund local parks and recreation.
Voting Yes, supports:
- Clean, well-maintained parks, trails and sports fields
- Pools, community centers and recreation programs
- Youth and preschool programs, childcare and senior services
- Safe, active neighborhoods and strong property values
Celebrating 2025: Parks & Rec Highlights
New year-end data highlights how Parks and Recreation make it possible:
- New Parks Opened: 4
- Total Number of Class Registrations: 65,144 registered across 7,683 classes
- Event Attendance: 150,000
- Senior Nutrition Services: 232,512 meals served
- Youth Enrichment Enrollment: 3,063
- Sports and Recreation Activity: 6,673 players in various youth and adult sports played across a total of 3,715 games
What Have We Made Possible?
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Election Information
The Parks and Recreation Ballot Question will appear on the 2026 Primary Election ballot:
Early Voting Begins: May 23, 2026
Primary Election Day: June 9, 2026
"Reel" Fun with Parks and Recreation
Did You Know?
- the City of Henderson manages 77 parks, 8 recreation centers, 105 athletic fields and over 300 miles of trail?
- the City of Henderson serves over 470,000 meals annually to Henderson seniors and children?
- that over the past 2 years, the City of Henderson hosted 4,944 sports tournaments which amounted to $108 million dollars of economic impact?
- that property values increase by 8-10% based on its proximity to a park?
- the City has added more than 60 parks through smart partnerships - at no cost to taxpayers? This has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in park assets for the Henderson community.
- that access to nearby parks and trails has saved the Henderson community an estimated $40 million in health care costs?
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Beyond the Playground: Real Impact
We are proud to announce we have been selected as a Gold Medal Award finalist by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AARPA) in partnership with the National Recreation Park Association (NRPA). This prestigious award recognizes parks and recreation agencies in the United States that demonstrate excellence in community and organization operations.
Congratulations to our hard-working Parks and Recreation staff for providing outstanding services, programs, and events for all residents to enjoy.
Previous wins: 1999 and 2014
Ranked Top 25 in the Nation
We are proud to announce our parks were ranked top 25 in the nation by the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore® index — a national gold-standard comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the United States. Each year, the index measures park systems according to five categories: access, investment, acreage, amenities and equity.
Congratulations to our Parks and Recreation team for their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
National Recognition for Quality
The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department has been reaccredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) for the Fourth time, making it the only agency in Nevada to hold this prestigious designation and one of only 222 CAPRA accredited agencies in the United States.
Through compliance with 37 fundamental and 31 non-fundamental standards of excellence, CAPRA accreditation assures policy makers, department staff, and the public that an accredited park and recreation agency has been independently evaluated against established benchmarks as delivering a high level of quality. The City of Henderson demonstrated 100% percent compliance with all 68 standards.
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