This park may be small compared to other city parks, but it has a special feature that makes it a real hidden gem! Located in Boulder City, the park is a real treat for anyone who loves beautiful views and local wildlife.
Hemenway Valley Park is a 10 acre park located at 401 Ville Drive in Boulder City.
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The park has many amenities such as a very nice playground, horseshoe pits and tennis, softball and basketball courts.
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There are several gazebos for sitting down and having a picnic or BBQ with friends and family.
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The truly special and unique feature to this park is the particular type of local wildlife who come to visit. Aside from bunnies and quail, a large and majestic animal enjoys the park.
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A herd of 50 or more Wild Bighorn sheep are known to regularly hang out in the park. They tend to congregate in the morning and early afternoon.
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The park has an incredible panoramic view of Lake Mead and the Bighorn sheep grazing in the park make the scene picture perfect.
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They don’t have much fear of humans although park officials caution visitors not to bother the Bighorn sheep and respect that they are wild animals.
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Though it’s on the small side, there are nice spots to sit and enjoy nature. Hemenway Valley Park is very family friendly, both for human and Bighorn sheep children!
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Aside from the wildlife, the park has lush green grass and some lovely shade trees and makes for an exquisite peaceful respite, whether you just want to take a stroll or enjoy some time with the family in the outdoors.
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Have you ever visited Hemenway Valley Park? Share in the comments!
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