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Pumpkin Park Beauty Shot
Resident biking on a Henderson trail.
Bird Viewing Preserve
Citrine Sky Park Playground

    City of Henderson Outdoor Recreation offers a variety of classes, outdoor adventures and special events to help you get outside to play, learn, and explore. Put on your favorite pair of active shoes to go visit our trails, Bird Viewing Preserve, and parks with open grass areas, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, and splash pads, lighted sports areas, and more. 

    We’ve highlighted some upcoming activities below and you can find more information on our online registration website. Get active in your community with the City of Henderson!

    Henderson Happenings

    To sign up for additional programs and events, visit HendersonHappenings.com.

    More Program & Class Resources:

    • Adaptive Recreation
    • Be Kind
    • Become a Contracted Instructor
    • Class Listings
    • Financial Assistance 
    • Healthy Henderson
    • Membership
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Pools
    • Sports
    • Youth Programs

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    Your guide to all the exciting happenings taking place at our recreation centers and parks—including outdoor and indoor recreation, classes, workshops and more!

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     Event dates and times subject to change or cancellation without notice. Management reserves all rights.

     

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Cardboard Boat Regatta

     Cardboard boat regatta



    The Cardboard Boat Regatta challenges amateur boat builders to design, build and navigate boats made entirely of cardboard and duct tape. The Regatta is open to individuals and groups desiring to build a boat. $5 per boat. All ‘crew members’ attend for free. Those attending open swim, but not participating in the boat race will require Daily Admission.

    Check-in will begin at 3:30pm and boat races will begin at 4:30pm. World-famous Rubber Duck race raffle will be held at 5:15pm.  $1 admission fee to enter in the raffle. Awards will be given for the following:

    “The Allure of the Seas” – Best Looking Boat

    “The Staten Island Ferry” – Boat Carrying the Most People

    “The World Is Not Enough” – World’s Fastest Yacht

    “The Titanic” – Best Sinking Ship

    “The Golden Duck” – Best All-Around Boat

    Ages 8+ ◾ $5 per boat. Daily admission for all others

    REGISTER NOW!

     

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