Centennial Hills Park
Centennial Hills Park in Northwest Las Vegas
Centennial Hills Park is a 120-acre City of Las Vegas regional park at 7101 N. Buffalo Drive in northwest Las Vegas. It combines family play areas, sports facilities, picnic spaces, walking paths, a dog park, seasonal water play, open lawns, and an outdoor amphitheatre within one large public recreation destination.
The park’s permanent amenities include an all-abilities playground, two pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, reservable picnic areas, barbecue grills, a jogging and walking path, concession stands, and an amphitheatre with grass seating for more than 3,000 people.
Families, walkers, athletes, dog owners, picnic groups, and event visitors can also explore other Las Vegas parks and outdoor recreation areas when planning activities across the valley.
Centennial Hills Park is a parent venue containing several independently used areas. Park hours do not guarantee that water play, concessions, reserved fields, picnic pavilions, or amphitheatre programming will be available throughout the day.
Last reviewed: July 30, 2026. Water-play schedules, field availability, reservations, concessions, maintenance closures, and event policies can change.
Quick Facts | About | Playground | Water Play | Sports | Walking Path | Dog Park | Picnics | Amphitheatre | Parking | Accessibility | Visitor Tips | FAQ
Centennial Hills Park Quick Facts
Official name:
Centennial Hills Park
Address:
7101 N. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Area:
Centennial Hills and northwest Las Vegas
Owner and operator:
City of Las Vegas
Venue type:
Regional public park, outdoor recreation complex, sports-field venue, picnic destination, dog park, water-play destination, and outdoor amphitheatre
Park size:
120 acres
Park hours:
Daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Individual facilities, events, reservations, and seasonal amenities may follow different schedules.
Admission:
General park access does not normally require a ticket. Permitted fields, reserved picnic areas, organized events, and certain programs may require reservations, registration, or fees.
Playground:
A playground with ramps and features intended for children with different abilities
Sports facilities:
Two pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, and soccer fields
Water play:
Seasonal outdoor water-play areas. Confirm current dates, hours, weather closures, and maintenance status before visiting.
Walking and jogging:
A path with interpretive signs discussing the historic inverted riverbed and the area’s development
Dog park:
Enclosed dog runs separated according to dog size. Dogs must remain supervised, and separate rules apply outside the designated dog areas.
Picnic facilities:
Reservable picnic areas, shelters, tables, open space, and barbecue grills
Amphitheatre:
Outdoor covered stage with surrounding lawn seating for more than 3,000 people
Parking:
Public parking areas serve the park. Availability may become limited during sports, water-play season, pavilion reservations, and large events.
General City of Las Vegas phone:
702-229-6011
Park special-event assistance:
702-229-1087
Official website:
City of Las Vegas Centennial Hills Park page
About Centennial Hills Park
Centennial Hills Park serves northwest Las Vegas as a large regional recreation area rather than a small neighborhood playground. Its different activity zones support casual visits, youth sports, exercise, dog recreation, birthday parties, picnics, concerts, and permitted community events.
The park was developed around a historic inverted riverbed that the City of Las Vegas describes as possibly the last remaining example from a larger network of channels that once crossed the area. Interpretive signs along the walking path explain the site’s historical importance.
Visitors should choose their destination within the park before arriving. The playground, athletic areas, dog runs, picnic spaces, water play, and amphitheatre occupy different portions of the property, and walking between them can take time.
Centennial Hills Park should not be confused with Centennial Hills Center at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The nearby center has separate indoor facilities, programs, memberships, operating hours, and policies.
All-Abilities Playground
The playground contains ramps and play features designed to serve children with different abilities. Its colorful flower-and-butterfly design, slides, climbing features, safety surfaces, and shaded areas make it one of the park’s most recognizable destinations.
Adults should supervise children and select equipment suited to each child’s age, mobility, balance, and comfort. Ramps and accessible features do not mean that every piece of equipment is appropriate or independently usable by every visitor.
Play surfaces and equipment can become hot during sunny weather. Families should check surface temperatures, bring drinking water, use sun protection, and schedule summer visits during cooler parts of the day.
Seasonal Water-Play Areas
Centennial Hills Park includes outdoor water-play features for seasonal use. The City of Las Vegas publishes operating dates and hours each year.
For the 2026 season, city splash pads are scheduled from May 1 through September 30, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Maintenance, weather, water-quality concerns, or operational conditions may cause temporary closures.
Children should remain supervised. Families may want to bring swim clothing, towels, dry clothes, water shoes when appropriate, sunscreen, and drinking water. The water-play area is not a swimming pool and does not provide the same services as an aquatic center.
Sports Courts and Fields
Permanent sports amenities include two pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, and soccer fields. Casual access may depend on reservations, league schedules, field permits, maintenance, and organized play.
Teams, leagues, coaches, tournaments, and groups seeking exclusive field use should complete the current City of Las Vegas field-use process rather than assuming that an open field is available for organized activity.
Players should bring the equipment required for their activity. Court and field lighting, nets, goals, restrooms, and concession availability should be confirmed when those features are essential to a planned visit.
Walking and Jogging Path
The park has a jogging and walking path with interpretive signs describing the historical significance of the surrounding land and inverted riverbed.
Visitors should remain on designated routes, watch for cyclists and other park users, and prepare for heat, wind, dust, and limited shade. Path conditions may change after storms, maintenance work, or large public events.
Centennial Hills Dog Park
Centennial Hills Park includes enclosed off-leash dog runs separated according to dog size. Dogs must remain supervised, and owners should use the enclosure appropriate for their animal.
Off-leash use is limited to the designated dog runs. Owners should follow posted rules, close gates securely, carry waste bags, remove aggressive or disruptive animals, and bring drinking water when needed.
The presence of a dog park does not guarantee that pets are allowed at every amphitheatre event, sports activity, reservation, or temporary program. Check the rules for a scheduled event before bringing an animal outside the dog area.
Picnic Areas, Parties, and Reservations
The park has reservable picnic spaces, shelters, tables, barbecue grills, and open lawn areas suitable for family gatherings and birthday parties.
Groups that need a specific pavilion or exclusive area should reserve it through the City of Las Vegas. An unreserved picnic area may not remain available during a busy weekend or special event.
A special-event permit may be required for large attendance, amplified music, public invitations, fee collection, vendors, tents, temporary stages, amusement equipment, road closures, or other activity beyond an ordinary picnic.
Visitors using a grill must follow current fire, fuel, cleanup, and waste rules. Restrictions can change because of weather, air quality, fire danger, or park operations.
Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre
The Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre is an outdoor performance venue with a slightly elevated covered stage and a surrounding lawn. The park lists grass seating for more than 3,000 people.
It does not have a permanent numbered seating chart like an indoor theater. Event organizers may create their own audience areas, accessible viewing locations, entry points, vendor zones, and restricted spaces.
Guests may be asked to bring blankets or low-backed chairs. However, each event can establish different rules for registration, pets, chairs, outside food, alcohol, concessions, bags, umbrellas, photography, and reentry.
The amphitheatre is available for approved rentals and public events. Organizers should begin with the current city application process and allow sufficient time for review, staffing, security, equipment, insurance, cleanup, and other requirements.
Parking and Arrival
Public parking areas serve Centennial Hills Park. Visitors should choose the lot closest to the playground, sports fields, dog park, picnic reservation, or amphitheatre event they plan to use.
Parking availability can become limited during tournaments, concerts, festivals, water-play season, weekend recreation, and large pavilion reservations. Follow posted signs and temporary traffic instructions.
Rideshare users should select a safe pickup or drop-off point away from active travel lanes. Event organizers may establish a temporary location that differs from the usual park entrance.
Transportation
The park is on North Buffalo Drive in northwest Las Vegas. Most visitors arrive by private vehicle, rideshare, bicycle, or RTC transit.
Transit routes and stop locations can change. Check the current RTC trip planner for the planned arrival and departure times rather than relying on an older route number.
Allow additional travel time for concerts, festivals, youth sports, road construction, and weekend activity. Pedestrians and cyclists should use designated sidewalks, paths, crossings, and entrances.
Accessibility
The City of Las Vegas identifies playground ramps and features intended for children with different abilities. Paved routes also connect major portions of the park.
Accessibility may differ among parking areas, playground equipment, picnic shelters, restrooms, sports fields, dog runs, walking paths, amphitheatre lawn seating, and temporary event layouts.
The amphitheatre uses grass seating rather than permanent individual seats. Visitors who need a paved viewing area, wheelchair location, companion space, limited walking, or another accommodation should contact the event organizer or City of Las Vegas before attending.
Outdoor conditions can create additional barriers, including heat, sun, grass, uneven surfaces, wet areas, distance between facilities, wind, dust, temporary fencing, and crowded event routes.
Weather and Outdoor Safety
Centennial Hills Park is an outdoor destination. Summer temperatures can become dangerous, and shade may be limited between activity areas.
Visitors should carry drinking water, use sunscreen, wear weather-appropriate clothing, and avoid strenuous activity during extreme heat. Playground surfaces, courts, artificial materials, benches, and pavement can become hot enough to cause injury.
Wind, lightning, rain, dust, poor air quality, maintenance, or excessive heat may interrupt sports, water play, rentals, and amphitheatre events. Check current conditions before traveling.
Visitor Tips
Choose an Activity Area Before Arriving
The park covers 120 acres. Identify the playground, dog park, sports field, picnic area, water play, or amphitheatre before selecting a parking area.
Confirm Seasonal Operations
Water play and concessions do not operate continuously throughout the year. Check current city information before planning a visit around either feature.
Reserve Group Space
Reserve a pavilion or field when a specific space is essential. Larger or more complex gatherings may require a special-event permit.
Prepare for the Sun
Bring water, sunscreen, hats, and suitable clothing. Summer visits are safer during cooler morning or evening periods.
Check Event-Specific Rules
Amphitheatre events may establish their own policies for chairs, blankets, pets, food, beverages, registration, bags, and entry.
Supervise Children and Dogs
Children need active supervision around playground and water features. Dogs must remain supervised and may be off-leash only inside the designated enclosed runs.
Centennial Hills Park FAQ
Q: Where is Centennial Hills Park?
A: The park is at 7101 N. Buffalo Drive in northwest Las Vegas, Nevada.
Q: What are Centennial Hills Park’s hours?
A: The park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Individual facilities, seasonal amenities, reservations, and events may operate on different schedules.
Q: How large is Centennial Hills Park?
A: The City of Las Vegas identifies it as a 120-acre regional park.
Q: Is there an admission charge?
A: General park access does not normally require a ticket. Reservations, permits, organized programs, or special events may involve registration or fees.
Q: Does the park have an accessible playground?
A: The playground has ramps and features intended for children with different abilities. Accessibility can still vary among individual equipment, routes, surfaces, and activity areas.
Q: Does Centennial Hills Park have a splash pad?
A: Yes. The park has seasonal water-play areas. Visitors should confirm current operating dates, hours, maintenance status, and weather conditions.
Q: What are the 2026 water-play hours?
A: The City of Las Vegas announced a 2026 city splash-pad season from May 1 through September 30, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Temporary closures may occur.
Q: What sports facilities are available?
A: The park has two pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, and soccer fields. Organized or exclusive use may require a permit.
Q: Is there a walking path?
A: Yes. The jogging and walking path includes interpretive signs discussing the area’s historic inverted riverbed.
Q: Is there a dog park?
A: Yes. Centennial Hills Park has enclosed off-leash dog runs separated according to dog size.
Q: Can dogs be off-leash throughout the park?
A: No. Off-leash use is limited to the designated enclosed dog runs. Owners must follow the rules for all other park and event areas.
Q: Are dogs allowed at amphitheatre events?
A: Policies vary by event. Some official events prohibit pets in the amphitheatre even though the larger park contains a dog park.
Q: Can visitors reserve a picnic area?
A: Yes. Centennial Hills Park has reservable picnic areas. Use the current City of Las Vegas reservation system for availability and requirements.
Q: Can the park host a birthday party?
A: Yes. The city identifies the park as a suitable birthday-party and special-event location. Reservations or permits may be required.
Q: When is a special-event permit needed?
A: A permit may be required for large attendance, amplified sound, public invitations, fee collection, vendors, temporary structures, amusement equipment, road closures, or activity beyond an ordinary picnic.
Q: Does the park have barbecue grills?
A: Yes. Barbecue grills are listed among the permanent amenities. Visitors must follow current fire, fuel, reservation, and cleanup rules.
Q: Does the park have an amphitheatre?
A: Yes. The outdoor amphitheatre has a covered stage and surrounding grass seating for more than 3,000 people.
Q: Are there permanent seats in the amphitheatre?
A: No fixed individual seating chart is published. Audiences generally use the surrounding lawn, and event organizers may establish their own layout.
Q: Should guests bring chairs to amphitheatre events?
A: Some events encourage blankets or low-backed chairs. Check the selected event because chair and seating rules may differ.
Q: Are concessions always open?
A: No. The park has concession stands, but operating hours depend on events, sports, vendors, permits, staffing, and season.
Q: Is parking available?
A: Public parking areas serve the park. Space may become limited during tournaments, concerts, festivals, pavilion reservations, and busy weekends.
Q: Is Centennial Hills Center part of the park?
A: No. Centennial Hills Center is a separate nearby facility at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive with its own programs, hours, fees, and policies.
Q: What should visitors bring during summer?
A: Bring drinking water, sunscreen, hats, weather-appropriate clothing, and any supplies needed for the selected activity. Avoid strenuous use during extreme heat.
Q: Can weather close park facilities?
A: Yes. Heat, wind, lightning, rain, dust, maintenance, and poor air quality may affect water play, sports, reservations, and outdoor events.
