We had already made the trip to Bonnie Springs, so we stopped here as well since it's literally a mile down the road.
When you first pull into the park, there is a giant lawn where people were having picnics and playing football and bocce ball. The ranch house is just past the lawns and serves as the Visitor's Center and museum. The ranch house was owned by Vera Krupp and later Howard Hughes, and you can walk around and see their furniture and a few other possessions.
The docent in the Visitor's Center was so sweet and friendly and was happy to answer questions. We watched a 10 minute video about the ranch which provided a lot of background information that helped us appreciate the history of the ranch more. We missed the walking tour, however, while we were there.
From the Visitor's Center, we took the walk up to Lake Harriet. Living in Vegas, it's easy to forget how beautiful the desert is until it's right there in your face screaming "Look at me! Seriously, I'm super amazing!" The views made me want to hike a bit, but the 113 degree weather put those plans on hold.
I will definitely be back when the weather cools down to go hiking and maybe have a picnic. If you're looking for a place with views like Red Rock Park but without the crowds, then check out Spring Mountain Ranch.
We paid $7 per car, and dogs are allowed at the park.