Springs Preserve
About
Springs Preserve - 180 Acres on Las Vegas's Original Water Source
180-acre attraction on the site of Las Vegas's original water source, combining botanical gardens, museums, trails, and indoor exhibit halls. Operated by the Las Vegas Valley Water District as a cultural and educational institution focused on Mojave Desert ecology and Las Vegas history.
Programs for Kids
Year-round education programming and family events. Programs include:
- Family events throughout the year
- Seasonal exhibits and traveling exhibitions
- Boomtown 1905 historic township for kids
- Origen Museum exhibits
- Children's Discovery Garden
What's Included
- 180 acres of botanical gardens and walking trails
- Boomtown 1905 historic exhibit
- Origen Museum and Nevada State Museum on campus
- Indoor exhibit halls (year-round indoor option in summer heat)
Experience
Las Vegas families use Springs Preserve as a year-round destination, with covered indoor halls keeping the venue usable in 110°F summers and outdoor gardens accessible the rest of the year. The Valley View location is reachable from the Strip, Summerlin, and Henderson.