Summerlin offers outdoor recreation with parks, courts, sport fields, trails

The master-planned community of Summerlin is in a league of its own when it comes to recreational amenities in the Las Vegas Valley, according to Kevin Orrock, top division executive of The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin.

"Summerlin boasts more outdoor recreational amenities than any other master-planned community in Las Vegas," he said. "An active, adventurous lifestyle is easily a Summerlin hallmark."

With more than 150 parks of all sizes, Summerlin has a court or field to accommodate just about any sport, including tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, t-ball, football -- even bocce ball and shuffleboard.

Famous for its meandering trails, Summerlin offers more than 150 miles of completed trails ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists.

According to Orrock, the trails that wind through neighborhoods and villages not only provide great places to enjoy the outdoors, they link neighbors to each other and residents to major community amenities.

Orrock said that residents rank the Summerlin trail system, which offers miles of uninterrupted and varied scenery, as the community's No. 1 amenity. Summerlin's trail system has also garnered national attention, which earned The Howard Hughes Corp. the American Trails Developer Award in 2008.

The community's three pools accommodate a variety of water sports -- from deep-water synchronized swimming to fitness lap swimming and water lounging.

Summerlin is home to nine golf courses, including Nevada's only two Tournament Players Club courses.

"There's no excuse for not staying fit or keeping active in Summerlin with immediate access to a broad range of recreational options," Orrock said. "We constantly evaluate Summerlin's list of amenities, looking for ways to make the community's offerings even better. The community's close proximity to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and the Spring Mountain Range make it a true recreational haven for those who appreciate an active outdoor lifestyle."

Orrock said that Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is considered one of the country's top destinations for rock climbing, cycling and mountain biking. National Geographic Adventure named Las Vegas as the country's top city to live and play based on its proximity to world-class recreational venues like Red Rock Canyon. The article, published in September 2007, cited Summerlin specifically as one of the valley's best places to live because of its immediate adjacency to this outdoor area.

The Summerlin Council, the nonprofit organization that oversees the community's social, cultural and recreational activities, plays a role in promoting the healthy Summerlin lifestyle, according to Orrock.

Each year, The Summerlin Council coordinates dozens of recreational activities and athletic competitions for residents, including marathons, basketball tournaments and sports leagues for residents of all ages.

For more information, call 888-898-5015 or visit summerlin.com.