Horizon Park provides family style atmosphere

Centex Homes' Horizon Park provides a family oriented neighborhood in North Las Vegas, according to sales agent April Edwards.

"Horizon Park is surrounded by North Las Vegas' most sought-after amenities, everything from lush parks and state-of-the-art libraries to a planetarium, observatory and rock climbing center," Edwards said. "When home buyers visit Horizon Park and learn about the impressive area attractions, they quickly see that North Las Vegas is one of the country's fastest growing cities for good reason. Residents have recreational and cultural offerings at their fingertips without Las Vegas' hectic pace."

People who like to stay active and involved with their neighbors have plenty of opportunities to participate in group sports and activities organized by North Las Vegas, Edwards said. Many of the games and practices are held at Silver Mesa Recreation Center, located just a few blocks from Horizon Park.

"People of various skill levels can participate in North Las Vegas' basketball, soccer and softball leagues. Best of all, parents don't have to travel far to get kids to practices and games," she said. "Public transportation routes run through this area with a bus stop located just outside Horizon Park. It's a real benefit for families juggling multiple schedules."

For residents who prefer learning and leisure activities to competitive sports, the city of North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Department offers teen clubs, open gyms, holiday celebrations and dance, fitness and special interest classes. Other offerings include fitness, cooking, photography, music and parenting classes.

"Whether residents want to learn ballet or belly dancing, ceramics or conversational Spanish, they'll find countless options at Silver Mesa Recreation Center. There's even a new water park for kids," Edwards said.

Craig Ranch Golf Course is located nearby, as is the 11-acre Desert Horizons Park. Newer schools, services and shopping centers are all within easy reach, according to Edwards.

"We couldn't ask for a closer park," Edwards said of Desert Horizons Park, which shares Horizon Park's border.

Home buyers can select from 11 floor plans spread across Horizon Park's three neighborhoods -- Skydance, Wind Song and Whistling Breeze. Many home sites can accommodate a swimming pool.

Skydance features a trio of single-story floor plans and one two-story choice. Ranging from 1,664 to 2,757 square feet, layouts offer as many as five bedrooms and three baths. A three-car garage is standard. Home buyers can select from plans highlighted by a great room, courtyard entry, loft and optional den or owner's retreat. Prices start in the low $200,000s.

A neighborhood of two-story homes, Wind Song offers three floor plans measuring 2,294 to 2,945 square feet, each with a three-car garage. Wind Song's layouts can accommodate up to six bedrooms and 41/2 baths. Some plans have a teen room, under-stairway storage, front porch, super family room, super owner's suite and bunkroom. Homes are priced from the mid-$200,000s.

Whistling Breeze is a neighborhood consisting of four two-story floor plans measuring from 2,458 to 3,807 square feet. Prices also are in the mid-$200,000. Home plans have as many as seven bedrooms and 41/2 baths.

Standard features include maple cabinets, cable TV and telephone prewiring in all bedrooms and front-yard desert landscaping with automatic drip irrigation. Low-emittance windows help Horizon Park's homes earn the Energy Star seal of approval.

Homes come with Centex Homes' Two-Year Fit and Finish Warranty, which extends the normal one-year coverage to two years at no extra cost, Edwards said.

Centex Homes offers incentive programs to educators, health care providers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel as well as active, reserve, retired and veteran military members, she said.

To visit, take Interstate 15, exit Cheyenne Avenue west, turn right on Simmons Street and proceed to Horizon Park on the corner of Simmons and Alexander Road. From U.S. Highway 95, exit Cheyenne Avenue east, turn left on Simmons and proceed to Horizon Park.

Model homes are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Monday when they open at noon. For more information, call 631-0487 or visit centexhorizonpark.com.