2601 E. Sunset Road
It's no contest. Never is. The development trend around the valley seems to favor small neighborhood parks. But year after year, readers pick the big one as their favorite. There's a place for every outdoor activity here, and new the park has a mature, settled look to it that makes it a stable place for outdoor activity -- or lack thereof.
Our Pick: FLOYD LAMB STATE PARK
9200 Tule Springs Road
Tract housing is now knocking at the door of this once-remote getaway, but it's still a great taste of a more rustic Las Vegas. Pack a picnic basket and watch kids fish in peaceful tranquility, lulled by the constant pop-pop-pop of the nearby gun range. Squawk at a peacock and see if you can make him spread his fan. Throw some bread to the ducks or listen for mysterious sounds of bullfrogs or other creatures in the marshy ponds. Now that's country livin'!
