Clark County officially broke the Guinness World Records for building the largest blanket fort, measuring 14,103 square feet, at Desert Breeze Community Center.

The previous Guinness World Records was set in South Carolina in 2024 at 12,291 square feet, making Clark County’s achievement the new GUINNESS WORKS RECORDS title holder.

“This project was about much more than breaking a world record”, said Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones. “It was about bringing the community together, creating unforgettable memories for foster and kinship families, and raising awareness for the needs of children and caregivers in foster care.”

The record-breaking effort brought together volunteers, community partners, and sponsors including Las Vegas Grand Prix, Atlas Crane, Foster Kinship, Leverage LV, and dozens of community members who helped bring the project to life. The fort design was created by engineering students from West Career & Technical Academy. The massive structure consisted of hundreds of sheets, binder clips, tent structures, rope, pipe, and other materials that transformed the space into a fully enclosed blanket fort.

An official GUINESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator traveled to Las Vegas for the official adjudication and announcement. Judging requirements included ensuring there were no gaps larger than one inch, all sheets touched the ground, and the structure met minimum height requirements to allow a person to sit comfortably inside.

Following the official record-breaking announcement, Desert Breeze Community Center staff hosted a special Parent’s Night Out event for 150 foster children. The children enjoyed games, activities, food, a fire truck, police vehicle, and a special appearance by Stomper from the Athletics.