Gary Reese Freedom Park park
Gary Reese Freedom Park
One of the main attractions of Gary Reese Freedom Park is its large aquatic center, which includes an Olympic-sized pool, a diving pool, and a water play area for kids. The park is also home to several sports fields, including baseball and soccer fields, as well as a fitness trail and a disc golf course.
Visitors to Gary Reese Freedom Park can also enjoy a picnic in one of the many shaded areas and take advantage of the park's barbecue grills and picnic tables. The park hosts several events throughout the year, including holiday celebrations, concerts, and movie nights.
Interesting facts about Gary Reese Freedom Park include that it was named after a former Las Vegas city councilman who was a strong advocate for parks and recreation facilities. The park also features a memorial to fallen police officers and firefighters.
The best time of year to visit Gary Reese Freedom Park is in the spring or fall when temperatures are milder. Summer temperatures in Las Vegas can be extremely hot, so visitors may want to avoid the park during the peak summer months.
Overall, Gary Reese Freedom Park offers a wide range of activities and facilities for visitors of all ages and is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors in Las Vegas.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Gary Reese Freedom Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Eagle Rv Military - Nellis Afb | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Las Vegas Bay Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Las Vegas Bay - Lake Mead National Rec Area | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Government Wash Dispersed - Lake Mead Nra | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Governtment Wash Road | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| 8 Mile Rd Dispersed - Lake Mead Nra | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Gary Reese Freedom Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Gary Reese Freedom Park
What can I do at Gary Reese Freedom Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Gary Reese Freedom Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Gary Reese Freedom Park.