Southern Highlands
- Where it is
- Southwest Las Vegas Valley, just west of I-15, around Southern Highlands Golf Club
- Developer
- Olympia Companies
- Getting there
- RTC Route 221 Cactus/Horizon Ridge/Boulder City, stop at Decatur (Southern Highlands Pkwy.)
- Notable places
- Seven community parks, the Paseo trail, Southern Highlands Marketplace
- Governing city/county
- Unincorporated Clark County (listed by Clark County planning)
About
Southern Highlands is a master-planned community in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. Its developer, Olympia Companies, says it sits just west of I-15 and surrounds Southern Highlands Golf Club. The developer puts it about 15 minutes from the Strip. Clark County's planning department lists Southern Highlands among the master-planned communities it treats as major projects.
The community is mostly homes, from builder neighborhoods to custom lots. At Olympia Ridge Estates, the developer says lots range from half an acre to several acres. A community association funds park upkeep, landscaping and a 24-hour roving security patrol through monthly assessments.
For visitors, the public face is its parks, its trail and two retail centers with restaurants and services.
What to expect
The community lists seven parks: Doctor Harry B. Johnson Rose Garden (Rose Park), Goett Park, Inzalaco Park, Jimmy Pettyjohn Jr. Park, Olympia Sports Park, Somerset Hills Park and Stonewater Park. Amenities across them include covered play areas, gazebos, water features, walking paths, and tennis and basketball courts. The community also has two dog parks.
The Paseo, a hiking and biking trail, winds through the community. Shopping and dining are in two neighborhood centers. The developer's directory lists a Smith's grocery store, Starbucks, sandwich shops, sushi, Korean barbecue and a Mexican cantina among its tenants.
Landmarks nearby
Other neighborhoods
Good to know
- RTC Route 221 (Cactus/Horizon Ridge/Boulder City) stops at Decatur and Southern Highlands Parkway. Eastbound it continues to Las Vegas Blvd. & Silverado Ranch, Green Valley Pkwy. & Paseo Verde and Boulder City.
- RTC's visitor fares are $4 for a single ride or $8 for a 24-hour pass, valid on all routes. Children 5 and under ride free with a responsible person.
- The developer's site says parks can be reserved for events. It does not say whether non-residents may reserve them.
- The community association funds a 24-hour roving security patrol.
- Southern Highlands Golf Club is the community's centerpiece, but its own site could not be read for this page. Check with the club about public access.
Questions about Southern Highlands
Where is Southern Highlands?
Southern Highlands is in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. Its developer, Olympia Companies, says it sits just west of I-15 and surrounds Southern Highlands Golf Club. The developer puts it about 15 minutes from the Strip. Clark County's planning department lists it as a master-planned community.
Is Southern Highlands part of the City of Las Vegas?
Clark County's comprehensive planning department lists Southern Highlands among master-planned communities it handles as major projects, alongside Summerlin and Mountain's Edge. That puts its planning with the county rather than a city. No official page we found places it inside an incorporated city.
What parks are in Southern Highlands?
The community lists seven: Doctor Harry B. Johnson Rose Garden, also called Rose Park, plus Goett, Inzalaco, Jimmy Pettyjohn Jr., Olympia Sports, Somerset Hills and Stonewater parks. Features include covered play areas, gazebos, water features, courts and walking paths. Two dog parks are included, and the Paseo trail links neighborhoods.
Can I take a bus to Southern Highlands?
Yes. RTC Route 221 (Cactus/Horizon Ridge/Boulder City) has a timed stop at Decatur and Southern Highlands Parkway. Heading east, it continues to Silverado Ranch, Green Valley Parkway and Boulder City. RTC's visitor fares are $4 for a single ride or $8 for a 24-hour pass.
Where can I eat or shop in Southern Highlands?
The developer says the community has two retail centers with stores, services and restaurants. Its directory lists a Smith's grocery store, coffee and sandwich shops, sushi, Korean barbecue and a Mexican cantina among the tenants. Tenants change, so check a business's own site before going.