Viva la Vista!
One of Summerlin's greatest attributes are the many parks dispersed throughout it's streets and neighborhoods. Some are easier to find than others but some are nicely tucked away and hidden within the suburbs. The Vistas park is an example of a nice place to take your family and friends for a nice picnic or just to jog around with the family dog.
The amenities this park has to offer is just above the rest of the parks in Summerlin. The play area for children is spacious and open for all the children to run and play. Most places are cramped and/or are falling apart. Las Vegas' parks really aren't that bad at all. Of the times I've come here, I've seen little leagues playing on the 2 baseball diamonds they have at the Vistas. There is a person who runs the snack area when the little leagues are playing.
There is also a big gazebo with plenty of tables and seating. My church held a gathering at the gazebo recently and used many of the park's amenities here. There are BBQ pits near the gazebo that have been clean everytime we were there to use them. The gazebo comes equipped with a sink to clean and wash anything that needs it. Not too far from the gazebo is large grassy area for picnics in the shade or relaxing with a book.
If you follow the path into the parking lot, you'll see a large basketball court area that is lit until 10pm. I've played against the competition here to prepare for a basketball tournament and they have been friendly enough to provide that to me and my team. Right next to the court are two lit tennis courts that are clean and aren't too busy to play in. There are people who play regularly so if you're by yourself and you're looking for a chance to play some tennis, ask to join in on the folks who play here and they'll be willing to let you in.
The football field that the Vistas park has is usually taken up by little league games or high school teams practicing. I've never seen this field lit up unless it was occupied by someone so don't count on having the entire field to yourself and your friends unless you get lucky enough to grab it after therefore or practices.
Overall, the Vistas is a great place to take the family for a picnic or get the friends together throw the football around and get some great BBQ going! I've come to the park once when the city was hosting the Tour de Summerlin bike marathon! Cyclists gathered to compete in this and there many people around, but we were still able to have fun without anyone getting in each other's way. Take a look at the Las Vegas website to see if any city events are going on before you decide to set ups a huge family reunion though. Check it out if you're in the area next time and you'll know what I mean!