Corrected November 1, 2026: earlier versions gave 150 miles of trails, listed parks that aren't on the Summerlin Council map, and used 6.5% payments and home-price bands we couldn't source. Trails, parks, prices and payments now use dated sources, and we removed claims about what park-side homes resell for here. A count from our own community data was also removed because it couldn't be tied to a method. Grand Park's first phase opened in December 2025, not March 2026.
Parks are one of the first things people notice in Summerlin. The master plan has hundreds of them, from pocket greens to a 90-acre park still being built. This guide covers the ones with the most to do: what each park has, where it is, who can use which facilities, and what homes in the surrounding areas have recently sold for. Every park on the Summerlin Council's 2026 map is listed with its address in our Summerlin parks guide.
Summerlin's standout parks are Grand Park, planned at 90 acres with its first phase open since December 2025; 18-acre Fox Hill Park in The Paseos, with a 32-foot climbing tower; and 18-acre Gardens Park, with courts, a festival lawn and a community center. Summerlin's May 2026 fact sheet counts more than 300 parks and 200 miles of trails. The parks are public, the pools need a Summerlin I.D., and community centers are for residents.
- Summerlin's May 2026 fact sheet counts more than 300 parks and 200 miles of trails.
- Grand Park is planned at 90 acres, and its first phase opened in December 2025.
- Fox Hill Park has 18 acres, a 32-foot climbing tower, a zip line and disc golf.
- Council parks are public and close at 10:30 p.m.; pools need Summerlin I.D., and centers are for residents.
- Homes in The Paseos closed at a $1,050,000 median through September; Stonebridge closed at $845,000.
How Many Parks Does Summerlin Actually Have?
More than 300, by the developer's count. According to Summerlin's May 2026 fact sheet, the 22,500-acre community has 300-plus parks and 200-plus miles of trails. A March 2026 Summerlin article says nearly 40 are major community parks of 5 to 90 acres, and each neighborhood has smaller ones.
The Summerlin Council's own map is shorter. It lists 30 Council parks, plus four community centers and three pools, and our Summerlin parks guide gives each one's address, published acreage and amenities. The rest are smaller neighborhood parks.
Which Summerlin Park Is the Best Overall?
It depends on what you want to do, so here's the comparison by amenity. Acreage appears only where a Summerlin source publishes it.
| Park | Village, address | Size | Main amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Park (Council Park) | Grand Park, 1001 Kettle Ridge Dr | 90 acres planned; 21 open | Baseball fields, six lighted pickleball courts, basketball, seasonal splash pad, fitness equipment |
| Fox Hill Park | The Paseos, 231 Antelope Ridge Dr | 18 acres | 32-foot climbing tower, zip line, climbing structures, disc golf |
| Gardens Park | The Gardens, 10401 Garden Park Dr | 18 acres | Lighted basketball and tennis, sand volleyball, skate park, festival lawn, community center |
| The Pueblo Park | The Pueblo, 7663 Lake Mead Blvd | 62 acres, linear | Long park through The Pueblo village |
| Paseos Park | The Paseos, 12122 Desert Moon | 24 acres | Open space, trails, water features |
| Stonebridge Park | Stonebridge, 870 Crossbridge Rd | 13 acres with its linear park | Pickleball courts |
| Oak Leaf Park | The Cliffs, 6303 Mesa Park Dr | 40 acres with Cliffs linear park and open space | Pickleball courts |
| Cottonwood Canyon Park | The Canyons, 915 Canyon Bluff Ct | 69 acres | Open lawn, sports courts, playground, walking paths |
Addresses and amenities are from our parks guide, which reads the Council's 2026 map. Acreage is from the Summerlin Council's 2025 budget summary, except Grand Park, which is from Summerlin.
What Makes Fox Hill Park Stand Out?
It's the most unusual play space in the master plan. According to Summerlin, it has a 32-foot climbing tower, a zip line called Live Wire, a giant climbing structure called The Orange Beast, at least 20 play structures and a frisbee golf course. Its March 2026 parks article describes oversized apparatus for adults and children. The park is at 231 Antelope Ridge Drive in The Paseos, and its trails connect to the wider system.
What Makes Gardens Park the Community Hub?
It has the widest mix of courts and open space. The 18-acre park has lighted basketball with six hoops, two lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball, a skate park, lighted bocce, horseshoes and shuffleboard, children's play areas, a large festival lawn and picnic pavilions. The Gardens Community Center shares the site, though community centers are for residents. It's in The Gardens in Summerlin South.
What Is the Summerlin Trail System, and Why Does It Matter?
It ties the parks together. According to Summerlin's trails page, the community has more than 200 miles of trails, with plans to pass 250. That includes street-side paths and off-street routes. Check a map before you count on a specific connection, since not every street links directly to a trail.
How Does Summerlin Connect to Red Rock Canyon?
Red Rock is the west-side neighbor, not part of the park system. According to Summerlin, the conservation area covers nearly 200,000 acres and has more than 30 miles of hiking trails. It's run by the Bureau of Land Management, which charges $20 per vehicle and requires a timed-entry reservation for the Scenic Drive from October 1 through May 31. Our things to do in Summerlin guide has hike distances.
What Is the Grand Park District?
It's the village around Summerlin's largest planned park. According to Summerlin, Grand Park is planned at 90 acres and is being built in phases, and Council Park is the first 21-acre phase. Summerlin's history timeline lists its opening as December 2025. It has baseball fields, six lighted pickleball courts, a full basketball court, a seasonal splash pad, fitness equipment, a playground and shaded picnic areas. Terrace Park at 730 Park Bluff Lane, a 2.6-acre park with a play area and pickleball courts, opened the same month.
Buying near a phase that's still planned carries risk, because timing can change. Ask for the current phase map, and don't pay for a park that isn't scheduled in writing. The Grand Park village page has more on the area. We found no study showing how Summerlin home prices move when a phase opens.
Which Parks and Amenities Are Private?
Council parks are open to the public, but a few things are restricted. According to the Summerlin Council's parks page, park rules, pools page and community centers page:
- Parks close at 10:30 p.m.
- Shade-structure reservations are limited to adult members of a Summerlin Community Association.
- The three pools require a valid Summerlin I.D. card, and the four community centers are for the exclusive use of residents.
Gated communities such as The Ridges and The Summit Club have their own private amenities, and Sun City Summerlin has its own age-restricted recreation centers. Those are separate from the Council parks. Our guard-gated communities overview covers how those communities price.
What Do Homes Near Summerlin's Best Parks Cost in 2026?
Here are median closed prices from January 1 through September 30, 2026, from our GLVAR MLS count. They use MLS plat and association names, so they're approximate, and they cover the village, not park-side lots. Grand Park and Kestrel don't have usable plat matches yet, so check live listings there. According to Summerlin, homes across the community range from the $400,000s to more than $1 million.
| Village | Nearby park | Median closed price | Monthly principal and interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City Summerlin (55+) | Own recreation centers | $450,000 | $2,453 |
| The Willows | Willows Pool area | $657,500 | $3,585 |
| The Gardens | Gardens Park | $687,500 | $3,748 |
| The Vistas | Vistas Park | $750,000 | $4,089 |
| Stonebridge | Stonebridge Park | $845,000 | $4,607 |
| The Paseos | Fox Hill, Paseos Park | $1,050,000 | $5,725 |
| The Ridges | Private amenities | $3,134,375 | $17,089 |
Payments use Freddie Mac's 7.24% average rate for October 29, 2026, and they leave out property tax, insurance and dues. Going from The Vistas to The Paseos adds about $1,636 a month. Loans above the conforming limit are jumbo loans with their own pricing, so The Ridges row is only a rough guide. For context, the valley's September 2026 single-family median was $470,000. Our Summerlin HOA fees guide covers the dues, and our best Summerlin neighborhoods guide covers each village.
Do Parks Actually Raise Home Values?
The national research says they can, but we can't put a number on Summerlin. A paper by John Crompton of Texas A&M cites a 2019 review of 33 empirical studies, which found that premiums vary widely with local context and concluded: "A premium of 8%-10% on properties adjacent to a passive park is a reasonable point of departure." That figure is for passive parks. An active park can bring noise, lights and parking, so judge those in person.
As an illustration only, 8% to 10% of a $750,000 home would be $60,000 to $75,000. We have no local study showing that Summerlin homes earn that premium. In a master plan where nearly every home is near a park, the effect may be smaller. Compare recent sales on the same street, with and without the park view.
How Do Summerlin's Parks Compare to the Rest of the Valley?
Each system is built differently.
| Measure | Summerlin | Henderson | North Las Vegas | Clark County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who runs them | Summerlin Council, funded by community associations | City, plus master-plan parks | City | County |
| Well-known parks | Grand Park, Fox Hill, Gardens Park | Cornerstone Park | Craig Ranch Regional Park | Sunset Park, Wetlands Park |
| Largest planned or listed | 90 acres | See city list | About 170 acres | See county list |
Henderson runs a large municipal system, and our Henderson parks guide covers it. Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas is about 170 acres, nearly double Grand Park's planned size. What sets Summerlin apart is the number of parks and trails inside one plan, paid for through association dues. For county parks, see Clark County Parks & Recreation.
When Are Summerlin Parks at Their Best?
Fall through spring. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals show a 58.5°F January high and a 104.5°F July high at the Las Vegas airport. Summerlin averages about 3,500 feet and can run several degrees cooler, but midsummer afternoons are still too hot for most park use. Use mornings and evenings then, and look for shade. Grand Park's splash pad is seasonal, so check dates before you go.
What Should You Check Before Buying Near a Park?
- Visit at 5 p.m. on a weekday and 9 a.m. on a Saturday. Programs, lights and parking overflow show up on schedule.
- Confirm who maintains it. The Summerlin Council runs most parks, and your own dues are set by your association.
- Check school zones separately. Near a park doesn't mean zoned for a nearby school, so use the CCSD zoning search.
- Compare the park premium. Look at recent sales on the same street, rather than applying a national percentage.
- Read the phase map for anything labeled future. Ask what a vacant parcel is planned for, and get the answer in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best park in Summerlin?
It depends on the activity. Fox Hill Park has the climbing tower, zip line and disc golf. Gardens Park has the most courts and a festival lawn. Grand Park has baseball, lighted pickleball and a seasonal splash pad, and it's planned to reach 90 acres.
How many parks are in Summerlin?
Summerlin's May 2026 fact sheet counts more than 300 parks of all sizes. Nearly 40 are major community parks of 5 to 90 acres. The Summerlin Council's 2026 map lists 30 Council parks, four community centers and three pools.
Are Summerlin parks open to the public?
Yes. Council parks are open to the general public and close at 10:30 p.m. The three pools need a valid Summerlin I.D. card, and the four community centers are for residents. Gated communities and Sun City Summerlin have their own private facilities.
Which Summerlin parks have pickleball courts?
Summerlin names Oak Leaf Park and Stonebridge Park for pickleball, and Grand Park's first phase has six lighted courts. Oak Leaf is at 6303 Mesa Park Drive, and Stonebridge is at 870 Crossbridge Road. Confirm court hours with the Summerlin Council.
Do homes near parks in Summerlin cost more?
We can't say by how much. A 2019 review of 33 studies called 8% to 10% a reasonable point of departure for homes adjacent to passive parks, with wide local variation. Active fields can bring noise and lights. We have no Summerlin study, so compare sales on the same street.
What is Grand Park in Summerlin?
Grand Park is the village around Summerlin's largest planned park, at 90 acres in three phases. The first phase, Council Park, is at 1001 Kettle Ridge Drive and opened in December 2025, with 21 acres. Timing for later phases can change, so ask for the current plan.
Does Summerlin connect to Red Rock Canyon trails?
Summerlin borders Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which covers nearly 200,000 acres. It's run separately by the Bureau of Land Management, with a $20 vehicle fee and timed entry for the Scenic Drive from October 1 through May 31. Check a trail map for the route from your street.
Ready to Tour Summerlin's Park Villages?
Tour the park as carefully as the house. Start with the village guide, browse current Summerlin listings, or call (702) 637-1759 and tell us which park matters to you.
Which Sources Inform This Summerlin Parks Guide?
- Summerlin fact sheet, May 2026
- Summerlin, 300-plus parks, March 2026
- Summerlin, The Paseos
- Summerlin history timeline
- Summerlin Council 2025 budget summary
- Summerlin Council park rules
- Summerlin, trails
- Summerlin, Red Rock Canyon
- Bureau of Land Management, Red Rock Canyon
- Crompton, The Impact of Park Views on Property Values
- Las Vegas REALTORS September 2026 report, via Fox 5
- Freddie Mac PMMS
- NOAA climate normals, Las Vegas
- Clark County Parks & Recreation
- CCSD zoning
Village prices are our count of GLVAR MLS records through Repliers, by closing date, using plat and association names. Paseos, Vistas, Sun City Summerlin and Ridges figures were pulled October 31, 2026, and Stonebridge, Gardens and Willows figures November 1, 2026.
