Water Street Plaza

Water Street Plaza in Downtown Henderson

Water Street Plaza is an outdoor civic and entertainment venue at 240 South Water Street in historic Downtown Henderson. Located beside Henderson City Hall, the plaza combines an amphitheater, large digital screen, open lawn, splash pad, playground, public art, shade structures, and flexible gathering areas used for concerts, festivals, community celebrations, sports viewing parties, movies, and other special events.

The venue serves both as a public gathering space and as a programmed event destination. Visitors attending a specific concert, festival, screening, or community event should use the current event information for admission, seating, schedules, road closures, and other event-specific procedures. Visitors looking for additional entertainment around the valley can also browse the Vegas4Locals Las Vegas Events calendar.

Amphitheater and Events | Family Amenities | Private Events | Visitor Policies | Parking and Arrival | Accessibility

Amphitheater, Digital Screen, and Community Events

Water Street Plaza’s outdoor amphitheater is designed for concerts, performances, presentations, festivals, and other public programs. A large digital screen overlooking the lower plaza also supports movie screenings, sports viewing parties, simulcasts, and other visual programming.

Event configurations can vary substantially. Seating, standing areas, ticketing, food service, vendor areas, security procedures, and access to different parts of the plaza depend on the individual event.

Splash Pad, Playground, and Public Space

Outside scheduled events, Water Street Plaza functions as a public outdoor gathering space with a playground, splash pad, open grass area, public art, and shaded seating areas. These features make the plaza useful for families as well as visitors exploring Downtown Henderson.

Splash-pad operations are seasonal, and individual amenities can close temporarily for maintenance, weather, special events, or other operational reasons. Visitors making a trip for a particular feature should confirm current availability before arriving.

Private Events and Venue Rentals

Water Street Plaza is available for approved private and community events. Organizers may reserve individual portions of the property or larger combinations of plaza and amphitheater space depending on the size and requirements of the event.

Available areas, production services, lighting and sound arrangements, food and beverage plans, permits, setup requirements, pricing, and reservation procedures depend on the individual function and current City of Henderson policies.

Visitor Policies and What to Expect

Water Street Plaza is a family-friendly outdoor venue. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pets are permitted on the general plaza when leashed but are not allowed inside the amphitheater or on the splash pad.

Food and sealed non-alcoholic beverages may generally be brought onto the plaza, while individual events can have different food, beverage, photography, ticketing, and security procedures. Visitors should review the current event page when attending a scheduled program.

Parking and Arrival

Water Street Plaza is at 240 South Water Street beside Henderson City Hall in Downtown Henderson. Free public parking is available in the Water Street District, including the Water Street Parking Garage directly across from the plaza, along with other public garages and parking areas.

Road closures, garage access, pedestrian routes, and traffic patterns can change during festivals, parades, concerts, and other major events. Visitors should follow current City of Henderson signage and event-specific arrival instructions.

Accessibility at Water Street Plaza

Water Street Plaza is an outdoor public venue with event layouts that can change according to staging, seating, vendor placement, crowd-control areas, and temporary event infrastructure.

Visitors who need a specific accessible parking location, step-free route, seating arrangement, mobility accommodation, communication assistance, service-animal accommodation, or other support should confirm current arrangements with the City of Henderson or the individual event organizer before attending.