# Centennial Hills Park Winter Nature Playground & Amphitheater Lawn > Place to go for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open daily 6:00 AM-11:00 PM; lighted amenities available until 10:00 PM - Where: Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131 - Ages: All ages (Free public park) - Price: Free admission and parking; free public access to playgrounds, sports rinks, and trails - Schedule: Open daily 6:00 AM-11:00 PM; lighted amenities available until 10:00 PM - Organizer: City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Parks-Facilities/Centennial-Hills-Park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/centennial-hills-park-winter-nature-playground-and-amphitheater-lawn--listing-bce7a5ba175dc8a0267cd3ee ## About Spanning 120 scenic acres in the northwest foothills of Las Vegas, Centennial Hills Park is an architecturally acclaimed regional park constructed directly within a historic inverted riverbed wash. In winter, mild sunny afternoons draw neighborhood families to the park's celebrated nature-themed play areas. The playground features giant climbing butterfly canopies, life-sized prehistoric frog statues, interactive dinosaur fossil dig sand pits, and inclusive swing sets resting on soft rubberized safety turf. Children can walk along interpretive elevated walkways over the natural desert wash to read displays explaining native desert flora and ancient Mojave hydrology. The park also encompasses a sunken grassy amphitheater bowl perfect for running, kite flying, and winter soccer play, alongside an outdoor roller hockey rink, fenced dog runs, and a 2.5-mile lighted perimeter walking trail. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, barrier-free concrete paths and gently sloping bridges span the historic wash, providing seamless access to all playgrounds and picnic areas. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Covered picnic pavilions with large shade sails; numerous park benches overlooking the play structures; modern, heated family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Ideal for infants in strollers, curious toddlers exploring tactile sand fossil digs, and school-age children climbing the intricate rope webs. • Sensory Tips: Clean visual aesthetic with earth-toned play structures; tactile fossil dig areas provide fun sensory sand play; wide-open park bowl offers plenty of room to decompress. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs Winter Fishing & Wildlife Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/floyd-lamb-park-at-tule-springs-winter-fishing-and-wildlife-stroll--listing-0856283f4193325fbaadf90f) — Open daily: Winter hours (Nov-Feb) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM · Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs · All ages · From $6 · checked Nov 5. 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