• Know your right of way. Check signage for the trail you are hiking and follow the correct right of way yields. Signs may vary from park to park, but these are the general guidelines of yielding on the trail.

• Hikers coming uphill have the right of way. If you’re descending the trail, step aside and give space to the people climbing up.

• Bicyclists yield to hikers and horses. Come to a full stop and step to the side to give the right of way. Be mindful of the plants or animals that are near the trail if you must step off the trail. *Bicyclists should always ride within their abilities. Before your visit, check individual park regulations to see if biking is allowed.

• Hikers yield to horses. Slowly and calmly step off to the downhill side of a trail. If you approach from behind, calmly announce your presence and intentions. Horses can frighten easily, so avoid sudden movements or loud noises.

• Make yourself known. When you encounter other hikers and trail users, offer a friendly “hello” or a simple head nod. This helps create a friendly atmosphere on the trail. If you approach another trail user from behind, announce yourself in a friendly, calm tone and let them know you want to pass.

• Stay on the trail. Don’t step off trail unless you absolutely must when yielding. Going off the trail can damage or kill certain plant or animal species and can hurt the ecosystems that surround the trail. Always practice "Leave No Trace" principles: Leave rocks and vegetation where you found them for others to enjoy.

• Do not disturb wildlife. They need their space, and you need yours, too. Keep your distance from the wildlife you encounter. Some parks require you to stay a certain distance from wildlife, so check park regulations before your visit. Never leave the trail to try and get a closer look at an animal because it can hurt the habitat, the animal and put you in danger.

• Be mindful of trail conditions. If a trail is too wet and muddy, turn back and save the hike for another day. Using a muddy trail can be dangerous, damage the trail’s condition and damage the ecosystems that surround the trail.

• Take time to listen. When hiking, let nature do all the talking. Be respectful of both nature and other trail users and keep the noise from electronic devices to a minimum. Not only will other visitors appreciate the peace and quiet, but so will the wildlife. Many wildlife species rely on natural sounds for communication purposes, and disrupting those sounds can hurt their chances of survival.

• Be aware of your surroundings when hiking on our trails. It will help keep you and other members of your group safe and it will help keep wildlife and their habitats safe and healthy.

Community Tree Viewer

This map includes all city-owned and maintained trees. Zoom in, click on a tree and learn basic facts including botanical and common name, height and trunk diameter. The tree inventory is updated annually.

The picnic areas (with a few exceptions) are available to all citizens on a first-come, first-served basis unless the area has been reserved through our reservation system. Individuals or groups may pay for a rental to reserve a specific picnic area. All reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. Henderson-based companies and residents may reserve picnic areas up to 180 days prior to the event.

Those who wish to use the park are not required to pay. However, should a party reserve that particular park area, those who have not paid the park rental will have to relocate.

Use of all City of Henderson parks and trails is subject to HMC 2.27

• Henderson Municipal Code Chapter 2.27 - Parks and Recreation
• Henderson Municipal Code Chapter 8.84 - Noise Control

The following are prohibited:

• Fireworks of any type
• Overnight parking and camping
• Alcoholic beverages, except by special permit. See HMC 2.27 for complete details.
• Inflatables on grass areas May 1-Oct. 1. All inflatables require a permit.
• Horses, ponies or horseback riding (except at Equestrian Park)
• Only authorized motorized vehicles and electric personal assistive mobility devices are allowed in parks and on trails, pathways and non-designated motor vehicle areas
• Climbing on bathroom structures, park buildings, concession stands, ramadas, shade structures, and any other parks and recreation building.
• Staking of tents and other items
• Propane grills
• Skating (including using scooters and similar devices) in non-designated areas
• Dunk tanks
• Hitting golf balls
• Smoking (including electronic or vaporized smoking devices and tobacco use) within 100 feet of sporting fields, spectator areas, and all sport and play areas unless within a designated smoking area.
• Release of helium balloons or sky lanterns.
• Distribution or donation of food without a permit
• Unlawful drug paraphernalia or any controlled substance
• Loud, boisterous, or disorderly/offensive behavior or engage in or promote, instigate, encourage, aide, or abet fighting or any similar violent, threatening, or tumultuous behavior.
• No persons over the age of 12 permitted within 50 feet of a designated and posted children's play area unless accompanying a person 12 years or younger. 
  

• The water feature is for aesthetic purposes only. It was not developed for recreational use.
• The use of boats and canoes (including radio-controlled models such as boats and airplanes) in any water feature at the park is strictly prohibited. This includes kayaking, canoeing, fishing and other recreational uses of the water features.
• Dispensing or distributing feed to or otherwise feeding any bird or animal at the park is prohibited. This includes throwing or placing on the ground bread, breadcrumbs, seed, bird food, popcorn or other food.

• Persons who intentionally damage or vandalize any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, monument, fence, bench or other structure, or property; or to mark or write upon, paint or deface in any manner will be prosecuted.
• Only charcoal is permitted in park barbecue grills. No fires. 
• Amplified sound by permit only
• Pets must be leashed except in posted designated areas.
• Pet owners are responsible for picking up their pet’s waste.
• All sport court lighting shuts off at 10pm
• Personal property that interferes with the rights of others cannot be stored, kept, or maintained for more than four hours
• Temporary structures cannot be attached to any park property, including but not limited to:  shelters, tarps, or other temporary lodging materials
• Personal possessions cannot be left unattended (clothing, perishable and/or non-perishable food, toiletries, beverages, papers, cigarettes, magazines, newspapers)

• Unmanned aircraft (an aircraft operated without the possibility of human intervention from within or on the aircraft, not limited to devices commonly referred to as drones, remote controlled aircraft and model aircraft) may only be operated in designated parks, as posted, during normal hours of operation and in accordance with all applicable Nevada, city and federal laws and regulations.
• Individuals may operate unmanned aircraft (following all applicable rules) only at Amador Vista Park, Cornerstone Park, Hidden Falls Park, and Mission Hills Park.
• Any and all commercial use, events and groups of 10 or more people require a special permit through the City's Parks and Recreation Department.

• Henderson, Nevada, Municipal Code
• City of Henderson Trail System Design
• Boulder Highway Landscape Design Manual
• Lake Mead Parkway Trail Master Plan
• City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• St. Rose Parkway Trail Design Guidelines
• Standardized Guidelines for the City of Henderson
• Desert Tortoise Informational Brochure