Springs Preserve, Protected natural area in Las Vegas, United States.
Springs Preserve is a 180-acre site three miles west of downtown Las Vegas, built around the Las Vegas Springs. It holds 8 acres of desert botanical gardens, museum galleries, an outdoor amphitheater, an indoor theater, and four themed trails covering more than 1.8 miles that lead to a cienega. The single-storey entrance building has tan stucco walls, dark vertical beams, and a covered walkway; its sign reads "the gardens".
The site developed from the Las Vegas Springs, which were the original water source that made the city possible. The preserve itself opened in 2007 to protect this natural resource and tell its story.
The Nevada State Museum within the grounds shows exhibits about how Las Vegas grew and what the land was like long ago through interactive displays. Visitors can see how the city connects to the natural world around it.
The 180-acre site is three miles west of downtown Las Vegas at 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Four themed trails cover more than 1.8 miles and lead to a cienega. The parking area doubles as the roof of a reservoir, and shade structures hold photovoltaic cells.
The parking area serves as a reservoir roof while shade structures contain solar panels that power the entire facility. This clever design shows how natural spaces can be built with sustainability in mind.
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