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Park Rules and FAQs
Park Rules
- Wetlands Park Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
- Curfew laws for children under age 18 are in effect.
- Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
- Graffiting, defacing or damaging property is prohibited. Possession of graffiti implements is not permissible.
- Dumping is prohibited. Report violators to (702) 759-0600 and you may receive a reward.
- Glass containers are prohibited. Properly dispose of all trash.
- Off-road driving (including ATVs, mopeds and motorcycles) is prohibited. Keep vehicles on roadways and in designated parking areas.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash of no more than 6 feet at all times and are ONLY permitted in designated areas.
- Feeding or capturing animals is prohibited. Abandoning pets is illegal.
- Bicycles and horses are allowed ONLY in designated areas.
- Fishing, swimming or boating is strictly prohibited.
- Discharging firearms is strictly prohibited.
- Hunting and poaching are prohibited at all times.
- Fires, stoves and fireworks are prohibited at all times.
- The flying of drones (UAS) or model aircraft is prohibited.
- Facility rules are authorized per CCC 19.04.080. Violation of park rules can result in citations and/or arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a charge to come to the park or the Nature Center and Exhibit Gallery?
A: No. Unless otherwise noted, all park areas, programs, and events are free!
Is Wetlands Park a water park?
A: No. The Clark County Wetlands Park is a natural area that includes outdoor hiking and biking trails, wildlife viewing, and a Nature Center.
Can I bring my dog to Wetlands Park?
A: Dogs are welcome ONLY in certain areas. Dogs are not allowed within the 210-acre Nature Preserve, this is to protect wildlife and their habitats. Dogs are permitted on trails and trailheads outside the Nature Preserve and must be on a leash and under their owner's control at all times. The Duck Creek Trail system is dog friendly, featuring waste stations and even a doggie drinking fountain. The Wetlands Loop Trail is also suitable for leashed pets. Please click here for a map.
I am a professional photographer, do I need a permit to conduct business in the Park?
A: Yes. Contact the Clark County Film Permit office for details.
Can I ride my bike at Wetlands Park?
A: Yes, except within the Nature Preserve. We recommend the paved Wetlands Loop Trail that runs for 7 miles north of the Las Vegas Wash. This trail can be accessed from the Neighborhood Park, Sunrise Trailhead, from the Flamingo Arroyo Trail, or from the River Mountains Loop Trail. The trail continues along the south side of the Las Vegas Wash, connecting at the Powerline Crossing bridge on the east side and the outside edge of the Nature Preserve on the west side. The Loop Trail is unpaved from Pabco Trailhead to the Nature Preserve. Paths inside the Nature Preserve are designed for foot traffic only. Click here for the Bike Trails map.
Can I swim at Wetlands Park?
A: No. The ponds and streams in the Nature Preserve contain reclaimed water and are not intended for human contact. For your safety, swimming, wading, boating, and fishing are not allowed.
Can I fish at Wetlands Park?
A: No. The ponds and streams in the Nature Preserve contain reclaimed water and are not intended for human contact. For your safety, swimming, wading, boating, and fishing are not allowed. The State of Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners CR 11-12 lists “the Las Vegas Wash and all waters within the Clark County Wetlands Park” as closed to fishing. For information about where to fish in Nevada, please click here.
Can I picnic at Wetlands Park?
A: Yes, but ONLY at designated picnic facilities. Picnic facilities are available at Duck Creek Trailhead, Sunrise Trailhead, Pabco Trailhead, Wells Trailhead, and Wetlands Loop Trailhead (formerly Neighborhood Park). Picnics are allowed indoors in the Lizard Lounge at the Nature Center. Please help us keep the park clean and free of trash to protect the wildlife and respect your fellow visitors. Use the trash containers provided or pack it out. Barbequing, grilling, campfires, and cooking are not allowed in the park.
What should I bring with me when I visit?
A: Bring bottled water or a reusable water bottle. Drinking fountains can be found at the Nature Center, Neighborhood Park trailhead restrooms, Nature Center parking lot restrooms, and the Duck Creek Trailhead. Wear comfortable clothes for walking, long sleeves and sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and closed-toe shoes. Bring binoculars, a camera, a field guide, and a sense of wonder and joy! Always check weather reports before venturing out into the park. Summer temperatures can exceed 100*F. Trails and access roads can flood during storms.
Can I drop off my turtle or fish at the Park?
A: No. You may have noticed that we have a lot of turtles here, however please don’t let your family pet loose in the wild! It is illegal to abandon pets. Sometimes when people do not want their pet (whether it is a turtle or aquarium fish), or they move, the owners release them into the wild. This might seem helpful to the turtle, but in reality, you are releasing a domestic animal into a new and different environment. You are also making it hard on the animals that already live here, crowding them out and introducing diseases and parasites. Do not release pets into the wild, but instead, drop them off at a local animal shelter, pet store, or veterinarian.
Is there a playground at the Park?
A: Yes! Wetlands Loop Trailhead (formerly Neighborhood Park) has a desert-themed play area. Climbable art in the form of a beaver, toad, and snake invite scrambling and sitting. A rock-like climbing wall awaits the more adventurous.
Can I hunt at Wetlands Park?
A: No. Hunting is not allowed within Wetlands Park. In fact, the entire Las Vegas Valley is closed to shooting of all kinds. Check with Nevada Department of Wildlife for hunting locations. Visit the Clark County Shooting Complex for target shooting.
Can I ride my ATV, OHV, Jeep, or dirt bike at the Park?
A: No. Trails in Wetlands Park are for pedestrian, bicycle, or equestrian use only. For the safety of all our visitors, no motorized vehicles are allowed on trails.
Can I feed the wildlife in the Park?
A: No. It is against county ordinances to feed wildlife in Wetlands Park. The food humans usually feed to wild animals is not nutritionally complete, and it can cause serious health problems for the animals, especially when they are young and still developing. Also, animals who are raised relying on humans for food may struggle to survive in the absence of that artificial food source. Keep wildlife wild and do not feed the animals.
Can I fly a drone at Wetlands Park?
A: No. Operation of drones and other remote aircraft within the boundaries of the park is prohibited throughout the park. Portions of Wetlands Park include Federal Land under the supervision of the Bureau of Reclamation and are subject to Federal rules regarding drones.
Clark County Wetlands Park
7050 Wetlands Park Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89122
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Phone: (702) 455-7522
Email: wetlands@clarkcountynv.gov
