Pictured below are the planned speakers for the Boulder Business Development group for the next month Veronica Huening and Adam Stetson (along with his daughter) a local networking group made up of local business people and entrepreneurs has announced its slate of speakers for each month The group selects one member each week to speak at the meeting and provide more information about their business and products Guests are invited to attend the meetings by calling Dyanah Hermann Musgrave at (702) 677-2567 The meetings take place every Tuesday morning from 6:45AM to 8:15AM The meetings are held in the DeSimone’s Steakhouse at Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino They are always looking for new members and community guests are welcome Please just contact Dyanah at the number above We’re so excited that one...[Read more...] Due to removing the pool bubble,...[Read more...] Perhaps you’ve found...[Read more...] Summer is coming and children and...[Read more...] The Boulder City Hospital...[Read more...] May is Historic Preservation...[Read more...] May promises to be full of fun...[Read more...] If you’re anything like us,...[Read more...] Today’s podcast by Roger...[Read more...] Many families are currently...[Read more...] Early detection is the best...[Read more...] The City of Boulder City will...[Read more...] Bow Wow Bingo is back! 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If you have ‘problem children’...[More...] © 2023 · Hoover Dam | Lake Mead | Grand Canyon | Boulder City.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy and what better place to have dinner than at the beloved Toto’s Mexican Restaurant They are offering a fantastico deal: a three enchilada plate with charro beans and Spanish rice all with a delicious spicy jalapeño margarita to wash it down Make sure you stop in Monday for this one time only special! Toto’s Mexican Restaurant is located conveniently at 806 Buchanan Boulevard Monday’s hours of operation are 11:00AM to 9:00PM Bring your family and friends and celebrate in style Emi Smith, Media Relations, 720-822-9529Brendan Picker-Mahoney Lectures will provide insight into the artistic process and provide opportunities to engage in creative exploration of important issues of our times The City of Boulder’s Community Vitality Department is launching an Experiments in Public Art Lecture Series designed to foster conversations about the role of artistic expression and the creative processes in our community’s critical and challenging issues Several of the lectures include a community workshop component allowing attendees to experiment with their own creations All lectures are free and will take place in the Canyon Theater at the Main Boulder Public Library The 2025 lecture series schedule is as follows: Ana Maria Hernando's lecture will be focused on her public art practice and the intersection of femininity and the built environment will be on display in the conoid entrance of the Main Boulder Public Library during May Molly Gambardella will discuss climate change and the use of recycled materials in artmaking Her event will include an installation of large-scale recycled flowers around the library for the weekend Francesca Rodriguez Sawaya and Renata Gaui: Thursday Francesca Rodriguez Sawaya and Renata Gaui's lecture will talk about their work at the intersection of weaving and computer coding It will also include an interactive AR activity for attendees Sarah and Joseph Belknap will center their lecture around their art practice using found objects and community building Their event also includes a community artmaking workshop under the full moon at the Sunrise Amphitheater in Boulder Open Space Bimmer Torres's lecture will be about his murals from street art and graffiti to large-scale municipal mural projects His event will also include a community mural-making workshop at the Main Boulder Public Library in collaboration with Street Wise Arts “This lecture series is designed to inspire community members to recognize and celebrate the creativity that exists all around them,” said Brendan Picker-Mahoney “We hope attendees leave feeling more deeply connected to their environment and the creative possibilities it holds Our goal is also to showcase best practices in the field of public art and we’re thrilled to welcome such talented speakers - from Colorado and beyond - to share their insights with our community.” The Experiments in Public Art program serves as a city-wide laboratory expanding the potential of public art to explore important and challenging issues in our community Unlike a traditional public art commission Experiments in Public Art projects are as much an experiment for the community as they are opportunities for artists to work within unconventional parameters To learn more about the Experiments in Public Art Program or to find more details on the lecture series, please visit the city website © 2025 City of Boulder. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy grew up in a life shaped by poverty and instability including homelessness and a lack of financial resources Tristan never gave up on his dreams of education and success Tristan has worked tirelessly to maintain good grades applying for scholarships and colleges despite the numerous setbacks His hard work paid off when he was accepted into the University of Nevada a dream he had fought for through years of adversity Tristan has been financially independent since age 16 and he works 30 hours per week in a local restaurant to support himself all while maintaining good grades in his high school honors and dual enrollment classes Tristan not only overcame the hardships of his past but also proved that resilience His story is one of transformation—a reminder that no matter where someone starts they can create a future they once thought impossible Congratulations to Star Graduate Tristan Winburn of Boulder City High School Visit stargrads.ccsd.net to see more of CCSD’s 2025 Star Graduates Wing Fong came to the United States at the age of 13 and graduated from… Layra Nicli Communications Manager Boulder Valley School District BVSD and City coordinate organic turf management trainings for area land managers and the community The City of Boulder and Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) have partnered to develop test and share new approaches to landscape management aimed at enhancing the health safety and community benefit of public green spaces One element of this initiative is the expansion of turf management practices that reduce or eliminate the need for synthetic inputs like pesticides To share knowledge and expand the impact of these practices BVSD and the city will co-host a training session for local grounds maintenance managers led by an internationally recognized leader in organic turf management Community members interested in implementing organic turf management at home are invited to attend a presentation from the People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) at the Boulder Library’s Canyon Theater Reducing synthetic chemical use in public landscapes has significant community benefits reducing chemical runoff into vegetation and waterways and protecting natural systems that support health “The protection and support of the health and safety of our students and broader community is a fundamental goal of the school district,” said Rob Price Assistant Superintendent for Operations at BVSD “We have a long history of collaboration with the city and are excited to work together to advance the adoption of organic turf management practices that can enhance the health of both our school grounds and our school communities.” The City of Boulder began transitioning to an ecosystem-based integrated pest management and organic turf management approach in the early 2000s it is recognized nationally for its leadership in sustainable land management BVSD has partnered with the city to align its landscape practices with similar standards “This collaboration with BVSD allows us to share the best practices we have learned over the past 15 years,” said Brett KenCairn Senior Policy Advisor for the city’s Nature-based Climate Solutions team “It also supports a broader initiative to create more climate-resilient landscapes that provide cooling and protection against the escalating impacts of climate change.” PPAN has also published a step-by-step guide to organic turf management Sign up for the presentation and visit our website to learn more about our climate initiatives work This year they are bigger and better than ever Start the day with a Complimentary Sunrise Yoga Session then get that heart rate up in Pilates HIIT And of course the Baby Goats will be there from Goat Yoga of Las Vegas End the event with a restorative Kundalini Class followed by a Yin Yoga session small business vendors will be on site with all sorts of goodies to take home to remember your day Make sure to purchase your tickets soon if you want to participate in any of the sessions for those who just want to wander and watch or visit any of their amazing vendors you can do so for FREE baby goats doing yoga with humans is a guaranteed way to smile the swimming pool will be closed from Saturday The pool office and court complex will have reduced hours: Monday through Thursday There will be a Summer Bash party at the facility on Saturday If you have any questions about the pool closure or need more information about the other facilities at the pool complex please call (702) 293-9286 during their reduced hours Dionne Waugh Emi Smith New bike racks and new bike valet technology initiatives expand downtown and on University Hill The City of Boulder is expanding secure bike infrastructure to make bike parking downtown and at University Hill safer and more convenient for community members and visitors The upgrades aim to support access to major seasonal events such as the Boulder County Farmers Market Boulder Creek Festival and the BOLDERBoulder Enhancements also promote sustainable transportation options for visitors to commercial areas The city is investing in new safety measures, including the replacement of 350 bike racks in commercial areas. The community is also encouraged to register for Boulder County’s Bike-n-Ride Program to access a secure storage shelter at the 14th & Walnut (RTD) parking garage in Downtown Boulder Station which is now receiving additional cleaning and maintenance from the city the city has supported the expansion of Shared Paths’ bike valet service at events including the Boulder County Farmers Market and Boulder Creek Festival through a new technology initiative called Bike Drop This app-based system allows people to check in their bikes quickly and securely with features such as GPS-tagged locations a national bicycle recovery database that the city encourages all bike and scooter owners to sign up for "These improvements reflect Boulder’s commitment to sustainable transportation and community-driven safety," said Chief Steve Redfearn “We’re making it easier for everyone to enjoy downtown while keeping their bikes safe.” To learn more about bike safety and transportation options in Boulder, visit the City of Boulder website Shannon Aulabaugh, Media Relations, 720-484-9903, aulabaughs@bouldercolorado.gov With the summer season approaching, Boulder Parks and Recreation has successfully filled nearly all seasonal roles. A handful of positions are still available for those looking for summer employment The City of Boulder launched its summer seasonal hiring campaign in March to fill more than 200 positions across various Boulder Parks and Recreation (BPR) roles are essential to delivering the city’s wide range of summer activities with an additional 120 expected to start by June 1 The community’s response to the hiring campaign has been overwhelmingly positive reaching more than 140,000 members of the Boulder community through targeted social media outreach and engagement efforts BPR will continue to post job openings as vacancies arise throughout the summer BPR conducts a major hiring campaign to fill a wide range of summer positions additional job opportunities will be posted in the fall to support ongoing fall and winter programs showing the importance of staff who are committed to the parks These summer seasonal roles are vital to Boulder Parks and Recreation’s ongoing commitment to promoting the health and well-being of the entire Boulder community by collaboratively providing high-quality parks The successful 2025 summer hiring campaign helps ensure these services and programs continue to serve the community and offer enriching summer experiences for residents and visitors throughout the summer season Layra Nicli, Media Relations City of Boulder, 303-818-4678 Jamie Barker, Wildland Fire Public Information Officer, 720-545-6012 neighborhoods and critical services from growing wildfire threats The City of Boulder announced that it has joined Xcel Energy and other parties in a comprehensive settlement agreement to bring faster and more equitable wildfire safety upgrades to our community Pending approval by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission filed as part of Xcel’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) commits the utility to prioritize Boulder and other wildfire-prone communities for safety investments over the next three years This progress is the result of sustained collaboration between the City of Boulder and Xcel Energy as well as community advocates who made their voices heard Boulder joined state agencies and several other organizations in negotiating this agreement to make sure high fire risk communities like Boulder are better protected from the threat of utility-ignited wildfire “This is a significant step toward making our community safer and more resilient in the face of growing wildfire threats,” said Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde “I am proud of the work our city team did to ensure the voices of our community were heard and to help shape a plan that better protects the people and places most at risk.” The settlement supports Xcel’s proposal to invest approximately $2 billion to reduce the risk of utility-ignited wildfires across Colorado and includes critical commitments that directly benefit Boulder’s safety wildfire resilience and financial sustainability “The safety and wildfire resiliency of our community is a shared responsibility,” said Chief Brian Oliver City of Boulder Fire-Rescue Wildland Division Chief “Being able to partner with regional organizations like Xcel on wildfire resiliency is just as important as the role the city plays and the role each member of our community plays in creating defensible space and hardening homes These efforts also go a long way in assisting response efforts.” The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) must approve the agreement before it can go into effect; they are expected to review and issue a decision on the settlement later this year Learn more about the project on our website and explore what you can do and what the city does to increase wildfire resilience for the community at bouldercolorado.gov/WildfireReady Snap Fitness has a great new upgrade for members: the Q Package live fitness classes and coming soon — red light therapy Head over to 1030 Boulder City Parkway or call (702) 403-1671 for all the details You don’t want to miss this opportunity to enhance your gym experience 25 to have your name certified to appear on the November ballot Community members are encouraged to consider running for City Council in the Nov There are four seats for City Council up for election this year The Mayoral election will be held in November 2026 Candidates may start their candidate petition process Aug 25 interested candidates may fill out their candidate information and online intent to run form the election administrator will verify the candidate's eligibility the elections administrator will contact the candidate to schedule an appointment for the candidate to take an oath and retrieve their candidate petition to circulate for signatures Candidate appointments are available from 9 a.m The entire process typically takes less than 15 minutes Your nomination petition form is now ready for signing Each candidate needs no less than 25 and no more than 35 registered electors to sign the form to be certified to appear on the November ballot Candidate petitions must be received by the City Clerk's Office before or no later than Aug Petitions may be dropped off at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building information desk during business hours Monday-Thursday 9 a.m The City Clerk's Office will contact the candidate following review of their candidate petition with a determination of sufficiency/insufficiency For more information about running for council, visit the city’s election webpage. Stock image of jewelry on display at arts and crafts fair It's an annual tradition that has become a staple with many local residents as well as outside visitors the Boulder City Spring Jamboree has marked the beginning of the city's lively event season since its inception in 1977 It is held in the heart of Boulder City’s historic downtown and has something for the whole family The Boulder City Spring Jamboree spans four of the city's public parks The picturesque landscape serves as the perfect backdrop to what has become the primary fundraising event for the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce This year's festival will bring more of the same activities and events that patrons have come to expect The "Best Dam Classic Car Show" is returning with hot rods and vehicles from all across the West Rows upon rows of arts and craft booths will also be on site with local artisans displaying their work for purchase The Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society is bringing back their rock Located in the Boulder City Recreation Center the show will feature natural treasures from around the globe And children will have plenty of activities to do as well Guests can plan to stay at the festival all day as there will also be food and drink trucks throughout the event There will be live music for both days of the festival. As well as the Little Miss and Mister Pageant. Admission is free and more information is available at springjamboree.com The Boulder City Spring Jamboree not only supports the Boulder City economy The event will span two days again this year Want more from this author? Check out her home page Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before Learn more about local protections against housing discrimination and how Boulder supports affordable housing In addition to protections provided by the Fair Housing Act, the City of Boulder's Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination within the city limits of Boulder The ordinance prohibits discrimination in three areas: the ordinance prohibits discrimination based on ancestry it also prohibits discrimination based on custody of a minor child it also prohibits discrimination based on age When the City Council enacted the Human Rights Ordinance in 1972 there were two main reasons for creating protection at a local level: Learn more about Boulder’s Human Rights Ordinance and find information about filing a complaint on the city’s website. the city supports fair housing through a variety of programs and services The City of Boulder Community Mediation and Resolution Center (CMRC) provides mediation Affordable housing is a vital component of a thriving community. Research shows that stable, affordable housing is crucial to a community's health, environment and overall well-being. Learn more about affordable housing in Boulder The City of Boulder has a goal for 15% of all homes to be affordable for low-, moderate-, and middle-income households by 2035. These goals are part of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan which outlines the community vision for Boulder's future there are over 4,098 affordable homes in Boulder The city implements multiple programs and policies to increase access to affordable housing to ensure that families and individuals have safe and affordable places to live in Boulder The City of Boulder is committed to making homes in our community available to a variety of people through a variety of programs. Learn more about the city’s program and other local homeownership assistance programs on the city’s website Learn more about your rights through 9to5’s Know Your Rights information sessions Boulder Mod is a modular home factory producing permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for community members through a unique partnership between the city The facility will produce much needed affordable housing for Boulder Valley residents and workers while providing technical workforce training for BVSD students While the factory has the capacity to build up to 50 homes each year to help achieve city and regional housing goals, in the first years, Boulder Mod is expected to produce 10 to 15 homes per year. Learn more about this project on the city’s website Recently completed and active affordable housing investment projects include: The City of Boulder, Boulder Housing Partners and the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) invite the community to attend a Housing Resource Fair community members will be connected with essential services and information to support housing needs — Boulder resident John Graham doesn’t live right on the foothills but he’s always prepared in case disaster strikes “We are six blocks away from the nearest kind of forest interface That’s exactly why the City of Boulder is looking into updating its building and land use codes to lessen this risk City officials are considering updates to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) Boulder first adopted the IWUIC in 2014 and has since updated the code every six years “We're including a lot more defensible space standards than we've had before,” explained principal city planner Lisa Houde the wildland-urban interface (WUI) in Boulder is mostly comprised of open space the number of properties in the WUI would jump from 4,000 to about 16,000 homes and buildings “Just acknowledging that increased risk of ember spread is why we've increased the map,” said Houde Areas added to the WUI would be subject to various new regulations “Changing our building codes to improve that is just one part of the overall larger plan that Boulder is working on,” said Houde.Boulder Fire Rescue also provides free detailed home assessments to help homeowners understand their wildfire risk Wildfire mitigation techniques have eliminated some Colorado communities, like Sterling Ranch, from the wildland-urban interface map. Sterling Ranch also earned an ISO Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office which indicates the highest level of fire protection in a community and lower insurance premiums Some Boulder residents have expressed doubts online about whether adding thousands of properties to the WUI will cause their homeowners' insurance to spike or be canceled altogether The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association told Denver7 that insurance companies do not consider WUI risk maps when determining rates or policies City planners and Boulder Fire-Rescue are holding office hours to answer any questions or concerns from residents: Boulder City Council will have a public hearing and final vote on May 15 Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises Main Street Boulder City and the Nevada Shakespeare Festival present the Comedy of Errors The event takes place at Bicentennial Park (999 Colorado Street) from 6:00PM to 8:00PM The Boulder City High School Theatre Department will be on hand with snacks and beverages to fundraise for their club so bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy this event Main Street Boulder City is part of Main Street America which is an organization “dedicated to re-energizing and strengthening older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts nationwide.” The Nevada Shakespeare Festival is a Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to “Meeting people where they are in order to expand where they can go!” They provide community performances throughout Nevada to bring the works of Shakespeare to Nevada residents Join your neighbors and enjoy a night out with the performers of the Nevada Shakespeare Festival An example of traffic signs alerting the public of automated photo enforcement Devin Joslin, Principal Traffic Engineer, joslind@bouldercolorado.gov Enforcement begins on a rolling basis this winter on parts of 7 streets Following the passage of a state law expanding local Automated Vehicle Identification (AVIS) corridors for automated speed enforcement the City of Boulder has designated additional priority AVIS corridors to support achieving the community’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes Active corridors can be enforced anytime using photo radar vans or fixed cameras warnings will begin on a rolling basis in January 2025 Additional city-controlled AVIS corridors indicated on the map may be activated in future years for technical reasons “Crash data and conversations with our community consistently raise red flags around speeding,” said Interim Director of Transportation Valerie Watson “We know from experience that speeding influences the injury severity of crashes when they occur Automated speed enforcement goes hand in hand with roadway design engineering and education toward safer streets where no one is killed or seriously injured in a crash.” Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn agreed “Speeding is one of the top two causes of crashes in our community and it’s everyone’s responsibility to drive safely and obey the speed limit,” he said The city is also applying to the Colorado Department of Transportation for approval to use automated speed enforcement on several state-owned streets within city limits the city had the authority to automatically enforce speeds on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less and in predominantly residential areas or near schools or parks Warnings will not be issued on these streets with continued automated enforcement and the intersection of Broadway and Pine Street An automated enforcement traffic sign on Iris Avenue We have gathered the following information from local churches about their Holy Week services scheduled this week: BC Home Church, 1100 Adams Boulevard: Special Easter Service in Bicentennial Park (999 Colorado Street) on Easter Sunday at 10:00AM. Free live music, sweet treats, lawn games, great coffee. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! More information is available HERE Hemenway Park: The traditional Easter Sunrise service begins at 6:00AM Sponsored by the Boulder City Interfaith Lay Council 700 Wyoming Street (in the Elaine K Smith Center): Services to be as follows New Sunday service for children will all abilities and their families at 1:00PM They will have fun centers set up for the children and time with parents for sharing and support Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 916 Fifth Street: The church is welcoming guests to a musical Easter Sunday celebration at 10:00AM 1100 Buchanan Boulevard: The annual Living Last Supper reenactment will take place Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Washing of the Feet at 7:00PM – Friday of the Lord’s Passion – Veneration of the Cross at 8:00PM – Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord – Easter Vigil Easter Sunday services will be as follows: Easter Sunrise Mass at 6:00AM All Masses will be inside the Church this year This list will be updated as more information becomes available Visit some of Boulder City’s most beautiful and productive gardens by attending the 2025 Garden Tour Check in for the self-guided tour is at the Seed to Table garden Tickets for the event can be purchased at Sage Boutique or online by using the QR code on the event flyer below A portion of the proceeds gathered benefit BC Kids Educational Outreach and the Boulder City Community Gardens Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAS VEGAS (FOX5) - Concerns grow around the valley surrounding the safety of e-bikes and e-scooters Boulder City police and fire departments are raising awareness of the potential dangers They say the devices have become more popular in the city in the last couple years Police say they see kids and adults riding them in dangerous ways every day John Glenn with the Boulder City Police Department said They’re not stopping for the crossing guards and the crosswalk They’re just they think that they’re bikes and they don’t don’t apply to the or the laws don’t apply to them but that is a a step that we’re willing to take to keep people safe Boulder City Police also say the city doesn’t have enough ordinances to properly regulate e-bike use And say they’re hoping more will soon pass the Clark County Commission introduced an ordinance to clarify the definition of a motorcycle and create rules on how e-bikes and e-scooters are used Boulder City Police have a new website on safety information on e-bikes and e-scooters and the City of Boulder City invite the community to an Earth Day celebration on Saturday The garden club members will be planting pollinator gardens at the Wilbur Weed Memorial Gardens located at Teddy Fenton Memorial Park The groups will also host a nature walk and scavenger hunt at the Boulder City Community Gardens (300 Railroad Avenue) Children are encouraged to attend as there are several activities for them including check out the hardworking worms at the worm farm There will be a lot of gardening information available at the event including the ABCs of Composting as well as information from master gardeners He was selected by the City Council in November 2024 from a list of more than 100 candidates from across the United States He has worked in city administration and leadership for more than thirty years His most recent experience is with the City of Milpitas The Thomases will begin looking for a home here in Boulder City as his contract requires that he move to Boulder City within a year of hire Mayor Joe Hardy expressed confidence in Mr Thomas and had this to say about the incoming manager: City Council interviewed two candidates late last year Thomas has a valuable work history here in Southern Nevada displays great leadership skills and understands the importance of partnerships,” said Boulder City Mayor Joe Hardy “His knowledge of the region will benefit the residents of Boulder City greatly When asked about his approach to city management “…[he] enjoys public service and is looking forward to working with community leaders “Local government is closest to the people and delivers vital public services such as police and fire protection Ned and Cherlynn have been married 27 years and have four children including a daughter who will graduate from Foothill High School in Henderson next month The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday There will be sections for two groups of youngsters: one group for 1- to 3-year-olds and one for 4- to 7-year-olds Make sure to bring your camera as there will be a chance for photographs with the one and only Easter Bunny 19may6:00 pm8:00 pmA History of Boulder Human Rights Ordinances Boulder’s City Council voted to approve adding “sexual preference” to the city’s discrimination protections The public outcry to this decision ended political careers It was ultimately put to a ballot vote after hundreds of citizens attended City Council meetings to voice either their contempt or support for the lesbian continued to back the amendment leading up to the vote along with City Council members Tim Fuller Boulderites voted against the amendment nearly 2 to 1 with anti-gay activists soon demanding the recall of supporting city council members Tim Fuller was recalled in September of 1974; Penfield Tate II survived the recall but was not re-elected to the City Council in the 1975 election He lost his political career over this issue a CU student named Kat Morgan learned that Boulder’s Human Rights Ordinance did not include protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation but due to the backlash against adding protections for sexual orientation to the ordinance in the 1970s no member was willing to sponsor this amendment Kat Morgan decided to launch a citizens’ initiative to rectify this issue She recruited other lesbians Marcia Munson Sue Larson and Casey Gardner to form the Equal Protection Coalition (EPC) and together they organized their grassroots campaign Due largely to the work of these activists and support from EPC fundraising the vote passed by a slim margin of just 295 votes making it illegal to discriminate in employment and public accommodations on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation Karen Paget won a seat on the Boulder City Council at age 26 while in graduate school in the tumultuous 1971 elections that brought civil rights and environmental issues into local politics her colleagues chose her to be Deputy Mayor These experiences broadened her understanding of politics and led to a fascination with how social and political change takes place she re-focused her dissertation topic during this time to women and politics Karen would revisit the subject as a co-author of Running As a Woman: Gender and Power in American Politics an analysis of women’s campaigns from 1920 to 1992 Glenda Russell is a clinical psychologist who has worked as a researcher She has been working to understand and write about Boulder’s LGBTQ history for many decades Sue Larson has lived in Boulder since 1958 and attended public schools here She was the Public Education Coordinator in Boulder’s successful 1987 campaign to add “sexual orientation” to Boulder’s Human Rights Code She went on to be state Field Organizer in the “No On Amendment 2” campaign in 1992 Sue was also a workshop facilitator in the City of Boulder’s “Valuing Diversity” program Descendent of Penfield Tate II to be announced Museum of Boulder 2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302 [button style=”text-decoration:none;” href=”/newsletter-sign-up/” title=”Newsletter Sign Up”]Sign Up for Our Newsletter[/button] local hotels and multiple other locations across Boulder County View the current issue here. View past issues here © 2021 TravelBoulder.com By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use The City of Boulder City has announced the date for the Big Clean this year: March 29 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM The event takes place at the Bravo Field Parking lot The following services will be on hand to shred This event is free and open to Boulder City residents only. If you have any questions, you may contact the Community Development Department by calling (702) 293-9282 or via email HERE The Boulder City Art Guild is pleased to present the spring Artists in Action show Saturday The show takes place in the Boulder City Parks and Recreation New Gym Come watch your favorite artists create beautiful works and purchase finished art There will be a number of artists in different mediums on hand to discuss their processes and techniques For more information about the Boulder City Art guild, click HERE BC Dam Tacos is reopening this week with a regular schedule where you can get your taco fix right in the heart of downtown Boulder City you can come to their food truck every Monday Wednesday and Friday from 6pm – 10pm in the parking lot behind the Boulder City Company Store We talked to Rolando about his experiences Some of you remember how this popular business had previously been located over near the True Value on Canyon Road and closed down due to a variety of circumstances Their menu was huge and they were extremely popular but ran into issues that ultimately had them deciding to close down entirely Rolando says they have learned much since then They are now back into their original smaller truck and have significantly simplified the menu He says he invested heavily in making sure he is clear about how they need to operate their temporary location and deal with the requirements from both the City and the Health Department to make sure the business maintains itself properly investing of forty hours of learning time so he knows his stuff The city also recently revised it’s food truck requirements overall which this new business model is in complete compliance with We’re thrilled to see him and his family back in business serving up their tasty food that became a local favorite and based on the lines we’ve already seen at is test openings The friends of the Nevada Southern Railway are hosting a Model Train Show on Saturday The show will take place from 9:00AM to 4:00PM The display will take place at the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Gym at 900 Arizona Street there will be various train memorabilia available for sale Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization The group’s mission statement is: “We support the Nevada State Railroad Museum at Boulder City and its programs for the education and benefit of the public and Museum visitors through donations construction and restoration of historic railroad equipment and models.” You can support the volunteers and the work they do for with the Nevada Southern Railway Museum by considering membership Membership provides FREE admission to the following state museums: They also offer a 50% discount on regular train rides (Santa Train and other special events excluded) and a 15% discount in their gift shop. Membership levels and pricing is as follows and can be purchased by clicking HERE The Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway provide support to the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum in the following ways: educational programs in conjunction with schools assist in maintenance of the train equipment Lyndsy Morse-Casillas Kurt Firnhaber Sarah Huntley Overflow facility will be open from Saturday 21 to provide safe shelter for unhoused community members during dangerous cold spell in partnership with Boulder County and the Boulder Office of Disaster Management will open a temporary 24-hour Extreme Weather Shelter on Saturday 18 to ensure all unhoused community members seeking shelter have a space to get warm or spend the night This measure is being taken because of forecasts that show below-zero low temperatures for at least three consecutive nights Additionally, All Roads Shelter is operating under Critical Weather protocols and will be open for day services throughout the weekend “With forecasted temperatures below zero for several nights this weekend into next week our unsheltered neighbors face a significant risk,” said Kurt Firnhaber “Opening this shelter is a vital life-saving measure to protect some of our most vulnerable community members during these harsh winter conditions.” particularly our Housing and Human Services team for their leadership in bringing this critical resource to our community,” said City Manager “I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our community partners and county colleagues for stepping up and collaborating to make this effort possible." The city and county Extreme Weather Shelter will be set up in the Age Well wing of the East Boulder Community Center Community members in need of safe shelter are asked to: City staff and partner organizations have been conducting direct outreach throughout the week to people experiencing homelessness to ensure all individuals are aware of the upcoming cold weather know about available services and have a plan to stay safe during the extreme cold The East Boulder Community Center (EBCC) will remain open for regularly scheduled hours during this time with recreation activities occurring as usual aside from programming in the Age Well wing of EBCC The East Age Well Center will close at noon on Friday 26 to allow for clean-up and full restoration of services Staff members are working to cancel or reschedule upcoming programs that will be impacted by this closure Contact Age Well staff at 303-441-3148 for more information For more information about EBCC hours and any service modifications, please visit the facility’s webpage For more information about Homelessness Services in the City of Boulder, visit the city’s website. Information about staying safe in cold weather is available on the city’s website — It's built to last and withstand the harshest conditions at a factory that has called southern Nevada home for five decades In 1976, Fisher Space Pen moved its manufacturing operations from Van Nuys The team has built some incredible partnerships over the years The team even partners with Blue Origin, offering customized pens for their flights, crew members, and fans. Blue Origin is set to launch another New Shepard mission on Monday lifting off from west Texas with on Monday SHOP SPACE PENS Fisher Space Pen vice president Matt Fisher brought Evan Schreiber and ARC Las Vegas into the factory to explain the effort that goes into making the patented product Cate Stanek Hannah Hippely Boulder County Long Rang Planning Division Manager The City of Boulder and Boulder County have published A Boulder Today snapshots of our community through the lens of the Sustainability land use and long-term planning in the Boulder Valley including how the community will look and feel the transportation networks that connect us and changes to our natural and built environment over the next 20 years The first part of the update centers around understanding the current local context and trends of the Boulder Valley community the environment and the region in order to best guide future policy choices A Boulder Today organizes the Boulder Valley’s current conditions by the SER Framework goals including: the city and county asked community members about their hopes and priorities for the future to help shape the plan’s vision and focus areas The SER Framework goals that came up the most were Livable Many ideas have begun to emerge from these conversations including key themes around affordable living walkable 15-minute neighborhoods and housing density and diversity “A Boulder Tomorrow,” will define focus areas for deeper exploration based on the community’s priorities and interests Community members are invited to share feedback during this phase in a variety of ways Visit ABoulderFuture.org to learn more about the update and all the ways to get involved Today’s podcast by Roger Gros includes an interview with Boulder City resident and business owner Jean Widner, who is also the owner and faithful scribe of Boulder City Social! You can listen or watch the interview on the Boulder City Podcast site HERE In my “off time” I wrote a book based in no small part on my own life experience as someone who was adopted shortly after birth in 1965 With what was mostly a good experience growing up in a loving family I started to awaken to more complicated realities about adoption just recently and then decided to dig in an write an extensive review on the adoption processes in the US This passion project has been over three years in the making. You can learn more and order a book on my website at AdoptionParadox.com Pre-orders of the book can be made now and will ship in mid-May The release of the book will also go live on Amazon on May 20th If you or anyone you know in your family is considering adopting a child from either foster care or any other method I invite them to check out that organization I hope you’ll listen and give what is shared here a fair evaluation and my fellow adoptees both here in the states and abroad there is a lot of goodness and hope contained within it too I hope you’ll take a chance and purchase the book Thank you always for being part of our lives here on Boulder City Social Revenue from utility bills funds the operation of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure system including projects to preserve and sustain the quality of life in Boulder City Council recently approved an increase in utility rates for 2025 Utilities are key to the safety and health of the Boulder community The Water Resources Advisory Board and Boulder City Council review utility rates annually to ensure the city can support the increasing costs to maintain and improve Boulder’s aging infrastructure the stormwater system and complete flood mitigation projects Rate increases went into effect in January the average residential utility bill will rise by $8.61 per month you are supporting the Boulder community and funding a vast array of critical needs The three utilities supported by utility bill revenue are the Water Utility Wastewater Utility and the Stormwater and Flood Management Utility Drinking Water: A key component to the Water Utility is safe Water is essential to public health and community vitality Part of your Water Utility fee funds Boulder’s two drinking water treatment facilities which produce approximately 5,600 million gallons of clean drinking water for the Boulder community every year the city provides water at the low cost of 44 glasses of water for a penny Reinvestment in the system promotes generational equity so that our children and future community members have access to the same or a better system than we have today Drinking Water Quality: Your utility fees support routine water quality monitoring and reporting to ensure the city’s drinking water is safe Going above and beyond regulatory requirements the city proactively monitors over 450 water quality parameters The vast majority of these compounds are not detected in the city’s drinking water Staff also plan and implement projects to protect source water supplies and the drinking water distribution system Water Infrastructure: A recent study estimated that over the next 20 years the United States must invest more than $1 trillion in water infrastructure work continues on the Barker Gravity Pipeline which delivers about one third of the city’s source water This infrastructure that delivers water from Barker Reservoir to the Betasso water treatment plant is over 100 years old and Boulder is seven years into the anticipated 12-year replacement period A recent city study identified over 50 capital projects valued over $400M to address aging water infrastructure Other projects help to maintain water system service goals resolve operational challenges and increase water supply resiliency during planned and unplanned outages The city continues to invest in critical needs to deliver safe drinking water and structural fire protection to the Boulder community Hydro Power: Boulder’s hydro plants are the legacy of a program that began in 1909 when the Boulder Canyon Hydro Plant opened which are integrated into the municipal water system typically producing enough energy to power 2,800 households with renewable energy energy sold helped displace 16,000 tons of coal and bring in almost $1,500,000 These funds are reinvested into the water utility helping reduce rates for city water customers Many of the city’s sanitary sewer lines date back to the early 1900’s Maintaining and rehabilitating these lines is a key area of focus for the Wastewater Utility The city also manages the Industrial Pretreatment Program to monitor commercial and industrial sources of sanitary waste and prevent pollutants from entering the sanitary system that could pass through the treatment system into surface water Wastewater treatment is an essential and mandatory function in Boulder necessary for public health and environmental protection At the Water Resources Recovery Facility (WRRF): The WRRF is funded by the Wastewater Utility Fee A critical facility of this size and scale needs to be maintained in many areas including rehabilitation and replacement of aging infrastructure Boulder has a history of flooding and has the highest flood risk of any community in Colorado. The city recently updated its Comprehensive Flood and Stormwater Plan to meet the latest floodplain regulations and to develop a framework to prioritize flood projects and to incorporate a focus on equity The plan includes support for enhanced maintenance of 16 major drainageways The Stormwater and Flood Management Utility fee supports flood and stormwater infrastructure flood and greenways infrastructure and provides water meter utility locate and public space management services It is also critical for system upkeep and emergency services related to each of the three utilities If you are experiencing financial hardship or find it difficult to pay your utility bill, assistance is available After having served as City Manager of Milpitas for the last 15 months it looks like Ned Thomas is headed elsewhere the Council of the City of Boulder City in Nevada appointed Thomas as their new City Manager Thomas learned that the position was open and applied for the job But this kind of opportunity doesn’t come up very often,” Thomas told The Beat in an interview “I’m familiar with Boulder and thought it might be a great place to work.”  Although Thomas has worked in Milpitas for nearly 8 years Thomas has been working in Milpitas during the week and flying back to Nevada on the weekends to be with his wife and kids he has City events he needs to attend on weekends so he stays close by at his rental apartment in Fremont “It’s been a lot of back and forth,” Thomas said Thomas received the offer to work for the City of Boulder City just before Thanksgiving His current employment agreement with the City of Milpitas expires on June 30 He had been officially appointed City Manager in October of 2023; previous to that he was selected to serve as Acting City Manager in June 2023 Thomas has been Milpitas’ fourth City Manager in the last 6 years. The previous City Manager, Steve McHarris, is currently engaged in a legal battle with the City of Milpitas Thomas sent a memo to all the members of the Milpitas City Council asking if they were open to discussing the possible extension of his contract “The anniversary of our current agreement was October 12 and I am not aware of any direction given or action taken by the Council related to extending the contract beyond June 2025,” Thomas wrote in the memo “This memo is my formal request to the Council to initiate that discussion now so that I will have ample time to seek new employment if the Council decides not to extend the current contract.”  the Milpitas City Council met in closed session on the night of Tuesday where they decided to decline the opportunity to negotiate a contract for Thomas to continue as City Manager and I had hoped to have a discussion about those items,” Thomas shared with The Beat “The response was that a majority does not want to pursue a new contract right now.”  This response from the Milpitas City Council made things crystal-clear for Thomas: he would move toward the new position in Nevada The Beat reached out to Mayor Carmen Montano about why they declined to negotiate a new contract And the City of Milpitas’ Human Resources Director Kelli Parmley told The Beat “I can’t comment on any personnel matters.” According to Thomas’ current contract with Milpitas In the role of Boulder City’s City Manager Thomas’ contract will have an annual base salary of $220,000 It’s uncertain when Thomas will start in his new position but The Beat will be publishing any updates as they come in © 2025 Copyright All Rights Reserved By milpitasbeat.com This first rate beer tasting event will feature craft beers from nearly forty brewery tents and trailers for attendees to try There will also be food on hand which will also be topnotch VIP tickets are $60 in advance for early entry at 1:00PM or $45 in advance for the 3:00PM General Admission time These tickets will be available online at the discount price until March 27th Tickets at the event will be $80 VIP early entry at 1:00PM and $60 General Admission at 3:00PM Please keep in mind that there are only 2000 tickets available for sale this year so there’s a good chance the festival will sell out Get your tickets in advance to guarantee your entry Printed tickets can also be purchased in advance by visiting the Boulder Dam Brewery in Boulder City Members of the community who wish to walk around the event Only those who have checked in at the admission tent and received a wristband will be able to consume the various beers offered Respect and obey all fire restrictions on city-managed land and any fire restrictions enacted by Boulder County and the City of Boulder. Always report illegal or unattended fires or signs of smoke in the air. Read on to learn more about what the City of Boulder is doing to reduce wildfire risks in shared open space. Take personal actions to help our community reduce shared risks and Be Wildfire Ready A Community Risk Reduction Specialist conducts a Detailed Home Assessment on the property of a homeowner in the City of Boulder These Boulder Fire-Rescue specialists work with property owners to make their homes and properties more wildfire resilient by conducting an assessment that suggests improvements for the home and property.  Learn more about all of the work that the city and our communities are doing for wildfire resiliency Boulder and other communities across the West have suppressed fires whenever they started the elimination of fire across our shared landscapes over hundreds of years has instead increased wildfire risks across the West This legacy has caused vegetation overgrowth in important forest and grassland natural areas climate change is increasing our shared wildfire risks by extending fire seasons throughout the year intensifying droughts that dry out vegetation and causing more extreme weather conditions that accelerate fire spread the Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department and our city and community partners are doing to reduce shared wildfire risks by clicking on one of the city's open space wildfire resilience and risk reduction focus areas: Remember: Boulder can have extreme wildfires, such as the Marshall Fire, which can overwhelm preventative land management strategies and response capabilities, making proactive community member preparedness absolutely essential. Be Wildfire Ready Cattle grazing has been an effective way to remove invasive weeds helping to reduce wildfire risks and support native plant communities that are more resilient to fire Open space risk reduction work in the area helped slow the NCAR Fire – which occurred under much less extreme conditions than the Marshall Fire – keeping it from becoming a more intense fire City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks staff help Boulder Fire-Rescue and other emergency responders battle the 2022 NCAR Fire Many city Open Space and Mountain Parks staff members are trained to fight fire and have helped Boulder Fire-Rescue battle recent fires OSMP staff have been critical in helping community members evacuate open space trails when fires have occurred 2025 Winter Mitigation WorkThis winter is the second year that OSMP has supported a year-round forest management crew OSMP expanded our winter staff to include five standard forest management positions dedicated to implementing forest health and fire mitigation projects year-round forestry staff will expand efforts to address fuels in the wildland-urban interface on the west side of Boulder Other wintertime priorities for OSMP forestry staff include working with Boulder Fire Rescue to plan and implement prescribed fire supporting OSMP agricultural staff in managing hazardous fuels along ditches across the system and creating defensible space around historic OSMP structures They will also focus on developing new trainings and projects for the 2025 field season the forest crew will welcome back an additional nine seasonal staff dedicated to forest health and fire mitigation projects as well as wildfire response on OSMP from March through November 2025 A City of Boulder Forest Ecosystem Management crew thins trees on city open space south of Boulder the city conducted forest thinning on open space land just south of NCAR and in areas west of Boulder to protect vital infrastructure hydroelectric facilities and key powerlines A Boulder rancher manages cattle on city open space City of Boulder staff have worked with local ranchers who lease open space agricultural land to conduct cattle grazing south of Boulder helping us reduce invasive weeds and community wildfire risks A City of Boulder Fire-Rescue firefighter puts out hot spots during a prescribed burn on open space on Shanahan Ridge just south of Boulder Prescribed burning can help restore the natural balance for Colorado’s fire-adapted ecosystems and reduce wildfire fuels in city open space forest areas Native plant communities in Boulder’s open space are naturally resilient to fire but invasive weeds and plant species threaten them the city treated over 6,000 acres for invasive weed species in city-managed open space contributing to healthier and more fire-resistant landscapes Vegetation Stewardship staff also removed 30,000 pounds of Russian olives a non-native tree common across the eastern portion of the city’s Open Space and Mountain Parks system City of Boulder vegetation stewardship staff remove invasive weeds on open space The department focuses on removing state-designated noxious weeds planning and recreation plans focus on improving ecosystem health while also reducing fire risks for the Boulder community They also guide City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks' annual fire-risk reduction work prescribed burning and weed management efforts The city's Forest Ecosystem Management and Ecosystem Management plans recognize that mimicking fire’s natural processes – such as tree thinning – can help reduce the risk of extreme wildfires and sustain natural areas The plans also help guide City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks' annual fire-risk reduction work In 2024, the City of Boulder launched a pilot Perimeter Mowing Program, an initiative identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce wildfire risks in city-managed open space near residential areas The program focuses on mowing 30-foot strips of open space adjacent to four neighborhoods It aims to reduce grass vegetation to a safer height of 4-6 inches helping to create defensible space and limit fire spread Mowing areas were selected using wildfire risk mapping and mowing is timed to provide the greatest opportunity to help reduce wildfire risks while minimizing impacts to sensitive wildlife and plant habitats Perimeter mowing will be extended to other communities in the Wildland Urban Interface and other fuels management techniques to apply wildfire risk reduction projects in the areas closest to where people live alongside city-managed open space Boulder Ready to Work Crews assist City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks in mowing areas adjacent to city neighborhoods with higher fire risks The mowing program helps complement current open space wildfire risk-reduction strategies The City of Boulder recently adopted a Community Wildfire Protection Plan – which identifies risks in the Wildland Urban Interface the area where wildland fuels and human development meet A crucial aspect of the plan was the recommendation strategies for reducing the risk of hazardous fuels The plan identified 13 “Resilient Landscape” strategies to sustain natural ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risks in city-managed opens space: A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a collaboratively created comprehensive and strategic plan that recommends wildfire risk reduction measures to protect people The CWPP is developed with the participation of community members City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain parks is implementing a long-term “Presence on the Land” effort to enhance Ranger Education and Outreach and volunteer presence in city-managed open space to help communicate wildfire risk reduction reminders on open space and increase fire-detection efforts The City of Boulder recently added temporary staff and positions and increased volunteer services as part of this effort which is focused on increasing staff presence in highly visited areas particularly on the western edge of the city’s open space system City of Boulder efforts to increase Open Space and Mountain Parks staff and volunteer presence in highly visited areas falso ocuses on encouraging visitors to practice responsible recreation, such as actions they can take to prevent wildfires. Learn more about giving back to the land we all love at VolunteerOSMP.org City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers have been critical in evacuating people from their homes and open space Many open space staff members – including Rangers and the city's Forest Ecosystem Management crew – are "red carded," meaning they are trained to fight fires Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is partnering with emergency responders across Boulder to help improve fire response capabilities A Boulder Fire-Rescue firefighter helps put out the 2022 NCAR Fire City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers and other department staff members have helped other agencies fight recent wildfires and helped Boulder Fire-Rescue conduct prescribed burning on open space.  City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers actively patrols areas where illegal campfires and other ignition sources are more likely to be found City open space wildland firefighters also partner with Boulder Fire Rescue to provide increased staffing during elevated wildfire risk conditions so that firefighters can rapidly respond when a wildfire occurs City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers conduct morning patrols on open space in west Boulder City open space Rangers are often among the first responders to wildfires and play an important role in helping our community prevent Remember: Recreate responsibly to help prevent wildfires on open space. Learn more responsible recreation reminders through our "10 Essential Tips to Enjoy and Protect Boulder Open Space and Parks" webpage Many of City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks' trails serve as fire roads – such as NCAR-Bear Canyon – providing fire trucks critical access to Boulder's mountain backdrop open space trails helped firefighters respond to the fire and served as "fire breaks," which can help limit the spread of fire Boulder Open Space and Mountain parks works with Boulder Fire Rescue and other partners to ensure the key access routes and fire breaks are appropriately maintained City of Boudler open space trails are critical in providing emergency vehicle access to open space As part of numerous projects to repair trail damage from the 2013 floods the city focused on ensuring firefighting and search-and-rescue vehicles could regain access to rugged open space trails in Boulder’s mountain backdrop City of Henderson and Clark County splash pads OPEN as of April 1 City of Las Vegas splash pads OPEN as of May 1 Please note that privately-owned splash pads are not known on open availability but typically open around the same time As the weather warms up (who are we kidding the splash pads in Las Vegas become a hot commodity We’ve rounded up all of the splash pads in Las Vegas There is most likely a splash pad near you that you’ll love a bucket list of these splash pads would definitely be a hit and waterfalls at the splash pads in Las Vegas There’s nothing worse than a kid who wants to have fun stuck in a wet diaper and clothes Some items you’ll want to have on hand for your splash pad fun should include: To see our full list of summer must-haves, click here. Most splash pads are located at parks and are open from 8:00am to 10:00pm While there are set dates on splash pad openings over the past several years some splash pads do open a couple days in advance or a couple days late Splash pads in the City of Henderson are OPEN for the season from 9:00am to 8:00pm Splash pads in Clark County are OPEN for the season daily from 8:00am to  10:00pm Splash pads in the City of Las Vegas are OPEN for the season daily from 8:00am to  10:00pm Splash pads in the City of North Las Vegas are OPEN for the season daily from 8:00am to  10:00pm The splash pad at The District at Green Valley Ranch is OPEN for the season daily The splash pad at Town Square is OPEN for the season daily TBA – TBD (they open after the weather is consistently 90 degrees or above) The splash pads operated by Summerlin HOA are OPEN for the season daily 9am – 8pm starting the first weekend of May – October 1 The splash pads operated by Southern Highlands are OPEN for the season daily starting the last weekend of from 6am-11pm The splash pad at Springs Preserve is OPEN from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend *Please note that operating hours are subject to change due to holidays The splash pads listed below are all free to play and visit unless otherwise noted They are surfaced with recycled rubber for traction and to keep the surface cool.  Grab this map with all of the splash pads in Las Vegas and Boulder City for easy access to determine what is near you The water at this splash park is turned on from May – October Splash pads operated by Clark County Parks (not operated by the City of Henderson or City of North Las Vegas) can be found here If you’d like to see splash pads specific to the City of Henderson or Las Vegas keep scrolling or use the table of contents The splash pad operating hours are from 8:00am-10:00pm Splash pads in the City of Henderson are open for the season from 9:00am to 8:00pm (typically April 1 – October 31) unless otherwise noted Splash pads in the City of Las Vegas are open for the season daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm unless otherwise noted.  Splash pads in the City of North Las Vegas are operational during the spring and summer months.  The splash pads listed below are operated by the Summerlin HOA (Homeowners Association) and officially open the first weekend of May each year Summerlin splash pads run from 9am – 8pm through May – October 1 While there is a huge list of splash pads that we have shared above we also have some shared by families that we have not been able to confirm online We want to include them just in case you want to check it out send us a few photos of the splash pad and the operating hours and we can get it added Do you have a favorite splash pad in Las Vegas or Boulder City that your family loves to enjoy Don’t forget to find us over on Instagram for the latest @SouthernNevadaMoms and tag us in your photos We may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase through the links at no additional cost to you Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Nevada Moms is the #1 Family Guide to Nevada experiences & activities We share about all things local – activities We created Nevada Moms in October 2018 to bring together the communities in Northern Nevada and expanded to Southern Nevada mid-2020 There was an empty space and we knew it needed to be filled to provide resources to the modern-day family Las Vegas | Henderson | Boulder City| Reno | Sparks | Carson City | Lake Tahoe | Fernley | Yerington Learn more about us here This site contains affiliate links including being an Amazon Associate We may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases if you choose to purchase through the links at no additional cost to you Thank you for supporting us to continue providing this family guide for FREE.