About This Playground
🌳 Aliante Nature Discovery Park is a family-friendly recreational area in North Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring an extensive playground system integrated within a natural desert landscape. The playground combines traditional play equipment with nature-inspired elements for an educational and entertaining experience.
Visitor Experience: The playground at Aliante Nature Discovery Park generally receives positive reviews from visitors, who appreciate the variety of play equipment, the natural setting, and the clean facilities. Families particularly commend the park for offering activities for children of different age groups.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
2627 Nature Park Dr, North Las Vegas, NV 89084, USA
Website
cityofnorthlasvegas.comCoordinates
36.28686, -115.17596
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
The playground is designed for children of all ages, with separate areas for toddlers (2-5 years) and older children (5-12 years), allowing appropriate play experiences for different developmental stages.
Equipment Available
The playground features climbing structures, multiple slides of varying heights, swings (including bucket swings for toddlers), spinning equipment, balance beams, nature-themed play structures, educational panels, and sensory play elements.
Shaded Areas
Several play structures have built-in shade canopies, and the playground area includes strategically planted trees that provide natural shade, particularly important during hot Nevada summers.
Seating For Parents
Numerous benches are positioned around the playground perimeter with good sightlines to the play areas, plus several picnic tables under shade structures for families.
Restroom Availability
Clean, well-maintained restroom facilities are located near the playground area, easily accessible for families with young children.
Drinking Fountains
Multiple drinking fountains are available throughout the park, including near the playground area and some with bottle-filling stations.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
The playground is partially enclosed with low decorative fencing that helps define the play area while allowing visibility. The design balances safety with openness to the surrounding park.
Surface Material
The playground features a combination of rubberized safety surfacing in high-impact areas beneath climbing equipment and swings, with engineered wood fiber mulch in other play zones.
Ada Accessibility
The playground includes accessible paths, transfer platforms for equipment access, and several ground-level play features that accommodate children with mobility challenges.
Cleanliness Maintenance
The park staff maintains the playground well with regular cleaning and equipment checks. The facilities are generally clean and equipment is in good condition with minimal graffiti or damage.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Ample free parking is available in dedicated lots surrounding the park, with designated accessible spaces close to the playground entrance.
Pet Policy
Dogs are allowed in the park on leashes but are not permitted within the playground area itself. Pet waste stations are provided throughout the surrounding park areas.
Bike Racks
Several bike racks are installed near the playground entrance, encouraging active transportation to the park.
Nearby Food Options
The park allows picnicking with numerous tables and pavilions available. For purchased food, visitors typically need to venture outside the park to nearby shopping centers with restaurants approximately 5-10 minutes away by car.
Sports Areas
The larger park complex includes basketball courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, and a baseball diamond, making it suitable for family outings combining playground time with other activities.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
A network of walking and biking paths winds through the park, connecting the playground to the nature discovery areas, the fishing pond, and other park amenities.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Visitors frequently share photos showcasing children enjoying the playground equipment, the adjacent fishing pond, and the natural desert landscape features.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitor feedback mentions appreciation for the clean facilities, the diversity of play options, and the ability to combine playground time with nature observation in one visit.
Crowd Levels
The playground experiences moderate crowds on weekends and after school hours, while weekday mornings tend to be quieter. Summer evenings are popular as temperatures cool.
Special Events
The park occasionally hosts community events, nature education programs, and seasonal celebrations that incorporate the playground area into larger activities.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
The park and playground are free to access and open to the public during regular park hours from sunrise to sunset.
Space For Groups
The playground area and adjacent picnic facilities can accommodate medium to large groups, making it suitable for birthday parties and family gatherings. Reservations may be required for the larger picnic pavilions.
Nature Connection
The playground's nature discovery theme incorporates educational elements about local flora and fauna, with interpretive signage and nature-inspired play features that connect children to the desert environment.
Noise Level
The playground area has a moderate noise level typical of active children at play, but the park's spacious design prevents it from becoming overwhelming, and quieter areas can be found in other sections of the park.
Aesthetic Design
The playground features earth-toned colors and natural materials that complement the desert landscape, with architectural elements that reflect the natural history and ecology of the region.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Park rangers and city staff periodically patrol the area, and the park is included in regular North Las Vegas Police Department routes, particularly during busy periods.
Rules Restrictions
Standard playground rules apply, including adult supervision requirements, no smoking, proper use of equipment, and age-appropriate play area restrictions. Rules are posted on signs near the playground entrance.
First Aid Availability
No permanent first aid station exists at the playground, though park staff are typically equipped with basic first aid supplies. For emergencies, the park is approximately 5-10 minutes from the nearest medical facilities.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
The playground serves as a gathering point for local families and playgroups, with informal meet-ups and organized activities sometimes using the space for children's programs.
Social Interaction
The playground design encourages collaborative play with equipment that requires cooperation, making it a positive environment for children to develop social skills and form friendships.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
The park incorporates xeriscaping principles with drought-resistant native plants, minimizing water usage while showcasing desert ecology through educational elements.
Renewable Energy
Some pathway lighting in the park uses solar-powered fixtures, though this is limited in the immediate playground area.
Walkability Bike Access
The park connects to neighborhood sidewalks and bike paths, making it accessible without a car for residents of the surrounding Aliante community, supporting sustainable transportation options.
Reviews
Nelida Safrit
2 weeks ago
Very nice park! This park doesn’t have as much as others I’ve seen, but it’s a great place to see some wildlife. The waterfalls are beautiful. The Dino park looks cool! Dogs are allowed and it looked clean. Some picnic areas need repair
View on GoogleF Zalvidar
4 months ago
It is very beautiful. Recommended for families with or without children. Lots of green areas, animals and birds to see (seasonal). Maintenance is terrible. If someone could help, I would report that there are too many workers in the area, but there are small details that would make the park better. There are some reviews that are already reporting this situation. Garbage everywhere, the lake covered in old trash, in short... many things that are very fixable by the city. Overall, very good for Vegas.
View on GoogleRandy M
3 months ago
My boys love it here! Very cool park, but it's definitely gotten more busy over the past few years. All the parks around town need cleaned! Dirty like all the other parks around town, so i you are looking to strengthen your immune system, then go lick some hand rails. Where's the parks and recreation city workers?? They all need cleaned regularly and fairly often and this filthy park is no different! Oustide the gated park there is a beautiful pond to check out with wildlife like ducks, geese, fish and turtles that share the habitat. Usually there is litter floating in the water and scattered all around the main pond/play area. They have a splash pad area and sand pit with dinosaur bones inside the gated park area. So during spring to fall water season there is usually a homeless person or 2 showering off in the splash pad while kids play. Everyone's got to stay cool during those hot summer days sure, but filthy and fully dressed, mid day?? Multiple visits I have witnessed hobos digging through the trash bins inside and outside the gated play area. You just never know when a bum will roll out of their favorite bush or spring up out of a leaf pile around the pond. It is a nice park even with its flaws, and I still frequent this park monthly. The trees are pretty in the fall (see shared pic) [I'm no photographer, but liked the view] even tho the picture doesn't show any of the main attractions at the park, this is my only picture of it. We like to keep it exciting in North Las Vegas!
View on GoogleStephen G
7 months ago
It's a very beautiful park with lots of geese and some ducks. The playground is big with slides for bigger kids and a small playground and baby swings to the side. Park services was cleaning when I arrived, but my biggest complaint would be that trash in the water, and the poop on the walkway. Great place to take pictures!!
View on GoogleJanae
6 months ago
This is a spot I've visited since I was a child. Some things have changed, but not much. I absolutely ADORE this park. There's lots of shade, ducks and it's a safe place for kids and dogs to run around and play.
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