Centennial Hills

Where it is
Northwest Las Vegas, along US 95 south of Tule Springs Fossil Beds
Getting there
RTC CX Centennial Express and Route 106 to Centennial Hills Transit Center
Notable places
Centennial Hills Park, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Tule Springs Fossil Beds NM
Nearby casino
Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Dr.
Governing city/county
City of Las Vegas (Centennial Hills Park is a city park)

About

Centennial Hills is in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, on the City of Las Vegas side. The National Park Service says Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument runs along US 95 north of Aliante and Centennial Hills. The monument covers 35 square miles.

The area's anchor park is Centennial Hills Park, a 120-acre City of Las Vegas regional park at 7207 N. Buffalo Drive. It has an amphitheater with grass seating for more than 3,000 and a playground built for all abilities. The park is laid out around a historic inverted riverbed.

RTC runs the CX Centennial Express and Route 106 to the Centennial Hills Transit Center. The center also has a park-and-ride lot. Some CX trips begin farther north, at Skye Canyon Park.

What to expect

Centennial Hills is residential, so most visits are to its parks and open land. Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, a 680-acre city park, has lakes, wildlife, a restored hay barn and the historic Tule Springs Ranch. It also has mountain bike trails and a pump track. Fishing is allowed with a Nevada Department of Wildlife license.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds is an Ice Age fossil site still in the planning stage. The NPS says it has no visitor center, shade, water or restrooms yet. Hikers park at the Moccasin/Durango lot or the Aliante kiosk. On Rancho Drive, Santa Fe Station has 60 bowling lanes and a 16-screen Century theater.

Other neighborhoods

Good to know

  • Floyd Lamb Park, 9200 Tule Springs Road, charges $6 per vehicle, paid by debit or credit card only at the gatehouse. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April to September, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. October to March.
  • Tule Springs Fossil Beds has no water or restrooms. The Moccasin/Durango parking area is reached by taking US 95 exit 93, then Durango Drive north past Floyd Lamb Park to Moccasin Road.
  • The CX Centennial Express links the Centennial Hills Transit Center with the Bonneville Transit Center, a Strip stop at Harmon and the South Strip Transit Terminal. Some trips start at Skye Canyon Park.
  • Route 106 (Rancho/Centennial Hills) runs between the Bonneville Transit Center and the Centennial Hills Transit Center & Park & Ride.
  • RTC's visitor fares are $4 for a single ride or $8 for a 24-hour pass, valid on all routes.
  • Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino is at 4949 N. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89130, (702) 658-4900.

Questions about Centennial Hills

Where is Centennial Hills?

Centennial Hills is in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, along US 95. The National Park Service places Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument north of Aliante and Centennial Hills. Aliante is a separate area in North Las Vegas. Centennial Hills Park, on North Buffalo Drive, is a City of Las Vegas park.

Can I get from the Strip to Centennial Hills by bus?

Yes. RTC's CX Centennial Express runs from the South Strip Transit Terminal and a Strip stop at Harmon to the Bonneville Transit Center and on to the Centennial Hills Transit Center. Route 106 also links the Bonneville Transit Center and Centennial Hills. Visitor fares are $4 a ride or $8 for 24 hours.

What does Floyd Lamb Park cost?

The City of Las Vegas charges $6 per vehicle. Pay by debit or credit card at the gatehouse at 9200 Tule Springs Road; cash is no longer taken. Without a card, you can pay cash at a city community center and bring the receipt. Yearly household passes are also sold.

Can I visit Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument?

Yes, but facilities are minimal. The NPS says there are no visitor centers, shade structures, water refill stations or restrooms while park planning continues. Hikers use the Moccasin/Durango parking area or the Aliante kiosk parking area. Rangers offer programs in spring and fall.

What is at Centennial Hills Park?

The 120-acre city park at 7207 N. Buffalo Drive has an amphitheater with grass seating for more than 3,000. It also has a playground with ramps for all abilities and a walking path with signs on local history. It is built around an inverted riverbed. Pavilions can be reserved.