A Top Las Vegas Neighborhood Features Lush Parks and Mature Trees Minutes from the Strip

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A Top Las Vegas Neighborhood Features Lush Parks and Mature Trees Minutes from the Strip

Want to experience Sin City while still getting decent sleep? Take a 12-minute drive about 5 miles west from the glitzy Las Vegas Strip, and you will come across Spring Valley, Nevada. Created in the 70s, the unincorporated town of Spring Valley was designed to be a suburban community close to Las Vegas. Today, it ranks as one of Las Vegas’ most livable neighborhoods and has a chill, family-friendly vibe in an unbeatable location.



Covering a 33-square-mile radius with a population of over 200,000, the town is watched over by the Spring Valley Mountain range. It’s home to Las Vegas’ Chinatown, with its array of mouth-watering dishes, and a waterpark for when you need to cool off after a day in the desert sun. Spring Valley is also an under 20-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport, so it could be a great rest stop before you go adventuring along Nevada’s famous extraterrestrial highway and exploring this sleepy town with sand dune trails and otherworldly scenery. 

Find green space and fun things to do in Spring Valley

Aerial view of tree-filled suburb in Spring Valley



This may be the desert, but as you drive around Spring Valley, you will see the distant Spring Valley mountain range greeting you on the horizon and rows of trees lining the streets. This region is home to a variety of mature trees, including pinyon pines, Utah junipers, white firs, Rocky Mountain maples, and desert willows. Trekkers visiting nearby state parks may even spot wildlife including deer, skunks, coyotes, and bobcats.

Spring Valley doesn’t have any famous hotels or all-night casinos, so this is the place to be if you want to visit Las Vegas and enjoy wholesome nights in a friendly suburb. The neighborhood isn’t devoid of nightlife or entertainment, however, because Las Vegas’ Chinatown is located here. Explore this area’s excellent restaurants, and learn about Asian cultures and traditions during Chinatown’s range of festivals, cultural events, and performances throughout the year. The neighborhood also has spas, bars, a machine gun shooting range, a wreck room, and karaoke.



Explore beyond the desert at Spring Valley’s parks

Mountain landscape at Spring Valley State Park

Dave Pennells

By Dave Pennells

Dave Pennells, MS, has contributed his expertise as a career consultant and training specialist across various fields for over 15 years. At City University of Seattle, he offers personal career counseling and conducts workshops focused on practical job search techniques, resume creation, and interview skills. With a Master of Science in Counseling, Pennells specializes in career consulting, conducting career assessments, guiding career transitions, and providing outplacement services. Her professional experience spans multiple sectors, including banking, retail, airlines, non-profit organizations, and the aerospace industry. Additionally, since 2001, he has been actively involved with the Career Development Association of Australia.