Exploration Park is filled with summer memories: running around the playground with friends or hiking up the mountain with those a bit closer. I simply adore this park.
The western theme is not only prevalent; it's downright blatant - in the most endearing way. With little western storefronts adorning the playground, I have never felt any more of a desire to relive my childhood. In fact, I do - swing across zipline-esque contraptions, scaling the rope set-up, and pretending to be an archaeologist in excavating "ancient ruins". It's like I'm five all over again.
The other day, I came here with a friend just to exercise. Jogging around the pathways and using the clean grass for our stretches makes this park perfect.
The best part, hands down, would be the amazing view at the top of the mountain. A fifteen minute hike (at most), and you can see the sunset over the Strip. Gorgeous at night when the stars are out. Downright breathtaking and not a bad idea of a date either (hint!).
I write all of this with the utmost jealousy. Kids nowadays have the coolest parks, but who's to say age should stop my inner child from coming out either.