Sunset Park, County park in Paradise, Las Vegas, United States
Sunset Park is a county park in Paradise, Las Vegas, bordered by Sunset Road, Eastern Avenue and Warm Springs Road. Its 14-acre pond, 10 to 12 feet deep, holds waterfowl and fish, and a stone moai carved for the Aku Aku Restaurant at the Stardust Hotel stands beside it. The park also has softball and little-league fields, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, 31 picnic areas and 3.5 miles of walking trails.
John F. Miller acquired the land from the federal government in 1909, when land was being given away for agricultural development, and built the Miller Ranch after drilling three wells. J. Kell Houssels, a hotelier and casino operator, bought the ranch in 1939; investors bought it from him in 1963. Clark County purchased the land in 1967 and made it the valley's third county park, renaming it Sunset Park in 1968.
The park features a stone Moai statue originally from the Aku Aku Restaurant at the Stardust Hotel, now standing by the pond. This artwork connects the park to Las Vegas's gambling era heritage.
The park is open from 6 AM to 11 PM daily and offers 31 picnic areas with multiple sports facilities. Plan your visit for early morning or evening hours, especially during hot months, to enjoy the outdoor spaces more comfortably.
The Nevada Department of Fish and Wildlife actively manages the 1.4-acre pond by stocking it weekly with rainbow trout. Channel catfish are added monthly, maintaining fishing opportunities year-round for park visitors.
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