Located at the edge of the Spring Mountains, the community of Summerlin is both higher and noticeably cooler than other areas of the Las Vegas Valley. One of the largest Master Planned communities in the United States, Summerlin is made of a residential “villages” each with its own special flavor.
There is a strong community spirit which is reflected in the many activities, classes, indoor and outdoor concerts and other events for Summerlin residents, especially for families and retirees.
Northern Summerlin for schools and parks
The public schools in northern Summerlin have a reputation for being among the best in the Las Vegas. There are excellent private schools, too.
Summerlin offers residents over 50 miles of hiking/biking trails, 150 parks, 7 golf courses, as well as playing fields, tennis courts, and residents-only swimming pools. The trail in this photo winds through Pueblo Village to the Canyons Village in Summerlin.
A report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal identified Summerlin as one of the most affluent areas in the Las Vegas Valley and many people think it is, overall, the best area of Las Vegas.
Developed with a 30 year build-out target by the Hughes Development Corporation, the name, Summerlin, comes from Howard Hughes’ mother’s maiden name.
Gardening in the desert. Advice from a Clark County Master Gardener about creating a beautiful garden in a hot dry climate.
Cultural life in Summerlin
A performing arts center and the Nevada Ballet Theatre as well as the Summerlin Library call the Trails Village in Summerlin their home.
The Las Vegas Museum of Art, above, is located at the edge of Summerlin on Sahara next to the Library. There are many other museums in Las Vegas.
Visit these villages in northern Summerlin:
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