The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, or SNPLMA, allows the Bureau of Land Management to sell public land within a specific boundary around the Las Vegas Valley.
Since the act became law in October 1998, 20 land auctions have been conducted, generating more than $2 billion. A portion of the revenue is available tfor parks, trails and natural areas in Clark County.
With more than 40 parks and 23.6 miles of trails, Henderson currently has more parks and recreation facilities per capita than any other Southern Nevada community. The City's open space plan includes more than 335 acres of new parks and open spaces funded in-part by the SNPLMA program, including 33.6 miles of trails to be added over the next five years. More than 117 miles of trails are planned when the City is fully built out. In total, the City has been awarded over $200 million in funding for more than 30 parks and trails projects to meet the challenge of a growing community and a changing demographic interested in outdoor recreation.
The City of Henderson, together with the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, is developing an overall strategic plan to enhance programs and services for Henderson's seniors. Learn more...
Striving to meet the needs of today's seniors
After conducting a thorough needs assessment over the past year, the City of Henderson – together with the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission – is developing an overall strategic plan to enhance programs and services available to Henderson’s seniors. With your input, you told us your needs have changed and will continue to change. Our goal is to help meet those growing needs.
90% of those surveyed reported being satisfied or very satisfied with services offered at the Henderson Senior Center.
Current recreation center users listed fitness activities, entertainment, library services, excursions and food services as top priorities. Read more about Henderson Plus!
New Senior Center
We're pleased to announce that the City of Henderson's City Council has approved site selection for a new senior facility, scheduled to open summer 2008. Also, the City is planning a renovation of Downtown Henderson's existing senior center. Amenities at the new location will include a fitness center, TV/movie room, BBQ area, game room, stage/ampitheater and more.
