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Aliante Nature Discovery Park
- Good for Kids:
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16 reviews for Aliante Nature Discovery Park
16 reviews in English
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Review from Mike F.
Las Vegas, NV
5/4/2012
Located just south of the Aliante Station Casino, this is one of the best park Ive ever been to! I usually stop by once a week on my off day to walk my dog around here. They have lush thick fields of grass to walk thru. They have all kinds of ducks, geese, turtles, etc just wandering about! Its so relaxing on a beautiful day just to walk around here and take in the whole thing. Plus that whole waterfall thing is just beautiful!
They have a play area where the kids can play. I dont have kids myself, but it looks like a cool area my nephews/nieces would like, including some cool dinosaur statues.
Several BBQ stations and canopys are spread throughout the property..
Im moving to Henderson soon and my weekly visit to this park will be one of the things I miss! -
Review from R P.
Las Vegas, NV
5/25/2012
The Men's room was the worst thing I have ever seen in my life. They have one of those metal toilets that don't have a seat. It's placed between a urinal and a sink and it has no stall or anything at all that prevents people from looking at you when your taking a sh*t. I came in here to wash my hands and there was some guy taking a dump. The moment we locked eyes, he was like: "Sup?". I immediately just turned around and walked out.
There is an insane amount of turtles here. Painted Turtles seem like cool pets, but they get pretty expensive and people just can't take care of them anymore. These parks are usually the place where people dump off their Painted Turtles, and for some reason they seem much happier here than in captivity.
There is this dude that sells ice-cream in a truck here. Everyone kept telling him that he looks like Obama. He said that he gets that a lot. I personally thought he looked more like Tom Dubois from the Boondocks. Nice guy though.
Personally, I prefer places like Floyd Lamb Park or the park near the Centennial Hills Library. But, this place wasn't all bad. -
Review from Ray B.
North Las Vegas, NV
12/13/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Perhaps the best park of its kind in Las Vegas!
The park has a medium size duck pond with lots of birds even in the winter, a water park for summer play, a large playground with looong tunnel slides for the older kids, large grass areas, volleyball and horseshoe areas. But perhaps its best and most famous feature is the giant Dinosaur head and large sand box where your kids can "dig" for dinosaur bones. My boys LOVE it.
The location is good too. It is next to the local North Las Vegas Library and across the street from a good shopping center. My wife and I have enjoyed grabbing a Starbucks (hot chocolate for the kids) and then take a stroll around the duck pond.
This area of town is the best place to raise a family in Las Vegas, this park being one of the many reasons why.
My only complaint is that the park is very busy on the weekends, so I typically try to avoid those peak hours. Also the playground is a little warn probably from the high traffic it receives. I hope it gets a good cleaning and the playground a new paint job relatively soon. -
Review from Janet W.
Las Vegas, NV
5/6/2012
Would my dogs be allowed to swim here? I'm desperately looking for a place to bring my doggies in the 100+ degree heat of Vegas to swim when it's too hot to play. Any suggestions anyone?
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Review from J R.
North Las Vegas, NV
9/4/2011
what a wonderful place! We don't have any children of our own but every time someone comes to visit or moves here that does, this is the lets go here and let the kids play place. Our latest visit there were so many kids and adults alike in the spray water area being so oblivious to the others in the area I was really disappointed, but the 2 yr old with us had not a care in the world other than running us in circles chasing him. It was def a highlight of the day and has never disappointed, been here a couple times in the colder months and the playground equip is so nice that the kids will play for hours.
In addition to the equipment is all the ducks that the kids always think is fun to watch -
Review from Jennifer I.
Lansdale, PA
10/13/2010 5 Check-ins Here
This is a great park to take the kids to. They have a lake with ducks, geese and turtles. Don't feed them though as the duck police are patrolling pretty often.
The playground area is gated so that the kids aren't just running off into the open field or towards the water and birds. There is a larger play structure for the older kids and there is a smaller one for the toddlers. They also have some swings and a great bid sand pit.
They have some covered tables and BBQ areas that are first come/first serve. They also have a great open grass field where people play ball or just throw around a frisbee.
The splash park in the enclosed playground area is a big hit in the summer but can get pretty crowded. For those with younger kids, it can be a little scary for them as the older kids are usually running all around without looking where they're going. My son got knocked down a few times from kids just running and not paying attention to where they were going.
Overall, it's a pretty park and a great place to hang out with the kids.Listed in: Places I take my kids in Las…
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Review from Clint B.
7/16/2010 3 photos
Google maps said it's a 40 minute drive from my house (southwest LV), but I made it there in almost half the time. It was really easy to find and wasn't too crowded on a Sunday morning/early afternoon. The little duck pond and waterfall is cool, but stay away from the geese! If they even think you have food they'll start walking towards you. And, don't antagonize them. I saw some kids chasing them. They may look friendly, but they do bite.
The play area is cool. It's got a dinosaur themed sand pit, swings, and some slides. The main playground equipment is a 4 level structure with many slides of varying heights. It's perfect for kids 5 and up. Not so great for toddlers.
The splash pad is a lot smaller than I thought it would be and it's on some weird timer that only allows water to come out of one feature at a time. So, each time the water would come on, all the kids would migrate to that one feature. It makes the splash pad seem more crowded than it is and with all the kids wanting to get wet, some of the younger ones were pushed aside by the older kids.
As far as Las Vegas parks go, the look of this park is very cool, but the splash pad at Red Ridge park in the southwest is better. And, they don't have the variety of play equipment that Exploration Park does (also in the southwest). Aliante Nature park is definitely worth a visit if you live in the area, but if you live further south, I would suggest trying out some different parks.Listed in: Kid-Friendly Activities in Las…
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Review from Angela S.
Las Vegas, NV
7/18/2010
This beautiful, spacious park is perfect for any age group. My kids and their fiends range from 3-14 and there is something for all of them to do... There is a big dino water park, tennis, volleyball,
and bocce courts, soccer fields, horseshoe pits, several picnic
sites, and an amphitheater. During the Summer they have different types of concerts and festivals... My kids love this park... If you are looking for a perfect picnic or birthday site this is the place... -
Review from Margret C.
Las Vegas, NV
9/16/2010
This is an amazing park- the best for kids hands down, but it's way the hell out there (from us anyway). We came here for a unisex baby shower/BBQ picnic. In the distance, we saw a wedding being set up, with rows of chairs and ribbon decorations- nice! The grounds were lush green and vast. It was a fairly large group and they arranged for a tent rental. It's first come, first served, for the large crowd BBQ area, so the younger brother camped out at 6 am! It was nice weather- sunny and bright, warm, but not hot. There was a lot of good food, there were games, and of course, opening the gifts and seeing the cute little clothes for their little baby girl. It was a lot of fun. There are numerous parking lots. Like I said, it's a ways away for us. But all things considered, worth the trip.
The crowning glory of the park is the one specifically for children- there is a giant dinosaur, a water feature, and a playground- talk about fun for the kids! It overlooks a waterfall going into a lake with lots of cute little ducks to enjoy seeing. -
Review from Susan L.
4/24/2011
I love this park even though it's out of the way. There are lots of things to see like ducks, swans, turtles and fish. They have a cool dinosaur themed playground that my inner child could definitely appreciate! There is also a mini water park for the kids when it gets too hot. I wish there was one for adults because I seriously wanted to slide or run through the water. If I ever come here again I'd love to set up a blanket by the water and have a traditional picnic under a tree.
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Review from Christine K.
Las Vegas, NV
8/10/2010
The upside is it is a cute park with lots of turtles for the kids to watch swimming in the pond. The play structures are fun, the sand is clean so your kids can bring their shovels and dump trucks to have a good time. The dinosaur theme is a nice touch.
The downside is that there is a huge slide that the real little kids under age 4 should not slide on - but spend all of their time whining and moaning that they want to go on.
Feeding the geese and ducks is not allowed but you see people doing it all the time. I am not bothered seeing it as much as annoyed by the rent-a-cops who sometimes are cool and say "hey man you can't feed the ducks" and keep it low key, versus the broad who thought she was elected queen of the park and was screaming like a banchee threatening to call the cops on errant bird lovers. Then the father obviously straight outta Brooklyn starts giving her a piece of his mind.
The whole no bird feeding issue and the freak outs over it I have watched keep me away from this park. -
Review from Jessica H.
Raeford, NC
6/28/2009 6 photos
Otherwise known as the "Dino Park", this park is awesome!!
The park has a big playground, a big water feature, a big sand box with dinosaur bones, dino formations, a little kids playground, plenty of picnic tables, and best of all: It's all fenced in!!
Just outside of the fence, you'll find a big pond with plenty of wildlife and a waterfall, a big grassy area, and restrooms. -
Review from Josh S.
North Las Vegas, NV
11/18/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great playground, great area, and lots to look at while you walk.
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Review from paul s.
Las Vegas, NV
Updated - 3/7/2010
Returned in hopes of another afternoon feeding the birds/ducks/geese and fun time at the park. Alas, we showed up with a full bag of white bread and some crackers, typical fowl faire. First thing I noticed versus last time was that ALL the birds/ducks/geese have turned into ultra aggressive, threatening beasts from a B-movie. They were mobbing me nearly to the point of an altercation. I am 6'6" and felt a bit freaked., my 6 year old was managing better than I. I was answered by a friendly, although haggard security guard. He screamed from nearby, STOP, DONT FEED THE BIRDS. Seems they have a few signs that say the same. I asked him about this a few minutes after stopping and he told me it is city rules now. One,"white bread isn't good for ducks. Unbuttered popcorn is best." Two,"people have complained about the poop on the sidewalks." So, thanks to all you ultra-animal lovers and snobby moms for ruining this rather enjoyable time for us all. But, i guess we all foot the bill to pay this poor man who has to holler at parents with kids like a Grinch when he could muster up his dignity to work somewhere protecting or safeguarding something more valuable than your crummy loafers and animals that I have never seen suffer from gobbling up Wonder Bread. Give me a Friggen Break...
The park was still fun and we had a good time regardless.
Geez, just what this city needs know on a stretched budget, "Duck Police". Great job you all who are scared of nature and the scary things it might leave on your precious sidewalks. And BTW, animal lovers, they brought the ducks to live at the pond! There are MANY other places that might need your attention than this one park...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/18/2010
went there on a recommendation from a friend. took my 6 yr old and it was really nice. great big… Read more »
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Review from Sami D.
Broken Arrow, OK
3/17/2010
Every kid I know LOVES this park. It is one of my If your good well go ploys and to go here my son would do just about anything.
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Review from Brian M.
Las Vegas, NV
7/28/2009
Nice park with lots of stuff for the kids. Playground, water feature, big open field, picnic area, and lake with waterfalls, ducks, geese, and turtles.
