Raptor Play Park
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
45 minutes–1.5 hours
Best Ages
2–10
About
Raptor Play Park is a charming neighborhood playground in the Centennial Hills area of northwest Las Vegas, offering young families a welcoming outdoor play space with dinosaur-themed elements that capture kids' imaginations from the moment they arrive.
The park's play equipment is well-designed for its target age group — toddlers and elementary-age children find appropriate challenges across the climbing structures, slides, and swings. The dinosaur theming adds a fun narrative layer to play, encouraging imaginative games and role-play that extend beyond simple equipment use.
As a neighborhood-scale park, Raptor Play Park has a community feel distinct from the larger regional parks in the Las Vegas Valley. Regulars know each other; neighborhood kids make park friends; parents chat on the benches while kids burn off energy. This authentic community atmosphere is increasingly rare and genuinely refreshing.
The Centennial Hills location means the park is surrounded by one of Las Vegas's more family-oriented neighborhoods — quiet streets, good schools, and a suburban feel far removed from the Strip's energy. Families staying in Summerlin or northwest Las Vegas will find Raptor Play Park a convenient and reliable option for outdoor play.
Like all Las Vegas outdoor parks, timing matters. The park shines in the mild weather months of October through April. Summer visits require early morning timing (before 9 AM) and generous sunscreen application. The desert sun heats playground equipment surfaces quickly, so check slides and metal structures before sending young children down them on hot days.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
likely no
Kid Meals
snacks only
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
October through April for comfortable outdoor play; early morning in summer
Wait Times
No wait — open public park
Nearby Food
Centennial Hills is a well-developed northwest Las Vegas neighborhood with numerous fast-food and casual dining options within 5–10 minutes along Centennial Center Blvd and Anasazi Drive.
Why Kids Love It
Raptor Play Park in the Centennial Hills area of northwest Las Vegas offers a neighborhood playground with dinosaur-themed elements that fire up the imagination of younger children. The park's name itself draws kids in, and the play equipment provides age-appropriate climbing, sliding, and swinging for the toddler-to-elementary crowd. It's a reliable neighborhood park that serves the Centennial Hills community without the crowds of larger regional parks.
Pro Tips from Parents
- The park is a neighborhood-scale facility — great for quick visits but not a full-day destination like Mountain's Edge.
- Best for children ages 2–8; older kids may find the equipment too simple.
- Nearby Centennial Hills Park and Library is a complementary stop if you want to extend the visit.
- Bring sun protection year-round — the Las Vegas sun is intense even in mild months.
- The park sees heavy use from Centennial Hills neighborhood families after school hours on weekdays.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen and hats
- Water bottles
- Snacks
- A ball or outdoor toy for the open grassy areas
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0.
Raptor Play Park is a free neighborhood park.
Bring your own snacks and water.
Tips to Save
- ["Pack your own snacks and drinks — no concessions on site."
- ,"Parking is free at the adjacent lot."
- ,"Combine with a walk on the nearby trail system for a longer outdoor visit."
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 7AM-11PM
- Monday
- 7AM-11PM
- Sunday
- 7AM-11PM
- Tuesday
- 7AM-11PM
- Saturday
- 7AM-11PM
- Thursday
- 7AM-11PM
- Wednesday
- 7AM-11PM