Boulder City Veterans Memorial Park
Boulder City Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park is a 25-acre public park at 1650 Buchanan Boulevard in Boulder City. It combines a veterans memorial with sports fields, ponds, picnic areas, playgrounds, a splash park, pickleball courts, a skate and bike park, walking routes, and open green space.
The park supports everyday recreation, youth sports, fishing, model boating, family gatherings, community programs, and large special events. Field access, court availability, reservations, and event restrictions may differ from normal open-park use.
Recreation and Sports | Fishing and Ponds | Pickleball | Dog Areas | Gatherings and Events | Parking and Accessibility | FAQ
Sports, Playgrounds, and Outdoor Recreation
Park facilities include four lighted multi-use ballfields, soccer fields, two beach volleyball courts, a playground, a splash park, horseshoe pits, a skate and bike park, picnic areas, gazebos, grills, restrooms, walking routes, and open lawns. Boulder City currently operates the splash-park water from May through October.
Fields and other facilities may be used for leagues, recreation programs, rentals, and special events. Visitors planning around a particular field, court, splash area, or organized activity should confirm current access with Boulder City Parks and Recreation.
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Fishing Pond and Model Boat Pond
The park contains a three-acre fishing pond and a separate model boat pond. Fishing rules, stocking conditions, license requirements, and temporary restrictions are controlled by the applicable agencies and current posted information.
The ponds are separate activity areas. Visitors should use the designated location for fishing or model boating and review onsite signs before beginning an activity.
Outdoor Pickleball Courts
Veterans Memorial Park has four outdoor pickleball courts. Current open-play hours are 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, with courts generally available first come, first served.
Court times and availability can change for special events, facility rentals, recreation classes, maintenance, or improvement work. Private court reservations are available through Boulder City Parks and Recreation under current terms. Lighting for the Veterans Memorial Park pickleball courts is planned as a later project phase but does not currently have a published completion date.
Dog Parks and Leash Rules
Veterans Memorial Park includes two fenced dog parks with water, shade, seating, and trails, providing nearly 4.5 acres of combined play space. Other approved off-leash locations associated with the park currently include the adjacent desert area during park hours, Pratte Field from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and common areas around the ballfields from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Dogs must remain leashed outside approved off-leash areas. In an off-leash area, each dog must remain under voice control and within sight of a supervising person age 18 or older. Dogs are not permitted on fenced sports fields or sport courts, the splash pad, or playgrounds. Visitors should review current Boulder City rules before using an off-leash area.
Picnics, Facility Reservations, and Special Events
Gazebos, picnic areas, grills, fields, courts, and other park facilities can support family gatherings, recreation programs, community celebrations, and permitted events. Reservations and permits are handled through Boulder City Parks and Recreation.
Large events may temporarily affect parking, field access, pond use, court availability, dog areas, and normal circulation. The park also serves as an evening location for Boulder City’s annual Fourth of July Damboree activities and fireworks, subject to the current event plan.
Parking and Accessibility
The park provides onsite parking at 1650 Buchanan Boulevard. Major events, tournaments, and recreation programs can affect available spaces and the most convenient entrance or activity area.
The City publishes parking, restrooms, picnic areas, walking routes, fields, courts, playgrounds, ponds, and other facilities for the park, but a complete venue-specific accessibility inventory is not currently provided. Guests who need a particular step-free route, parking space, restroom, seating area, or access to a reserved facility should contact Boulder City Parks and Recreation before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the Veterans Memorial Park splash park operate?
A: Boulder City currently operates the splash-park water from May through October. Maintenance, weather, special events, or seasonal decisions may affect availability.
Q: Are the pickleball courts lighted?
A: Lighting is planned as a later project phase, but Boulder City does not currently publish a completion date. The four outdoor courts have posted open-play hours from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to programs, rentals, events, and maintenance.
Q: Where can dogs be off leash at Veterans Memorial Park?
A: Dogs may use the two fenced dog parks. Current rules also designate the adjacent desert area during park hours and allow limited morning off-leash use at Pratte Field and common areas around the ballfields from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Dogs must remain under voice control and within sight of a supervising adult.
Q: Are there separate ponds for fishing and model boats?
A: Yes. The park has a three-acre fishing pond and a separate model boat pond. Visitors should follow the signs and current rules for the selected activity.
