About the neighborhood
Residential development in Las Vegas, US
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Summerlin is a master-planned mixed-use development mostly within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada. The development covers 22,500 acres (91km) of the western edge of incorporated Las Vegas sitting at the center-west end of the Las Vegas Valley. Downtown Summerlin refers to the development's primary commercial and retail shopping area.
The neighborhood is adjacent to many wilderness conservation, recreation areas and commercial areas, including Red Rock and Spring Mountains and to the west, the La Madre and Mount Charleston Wilderness areas to its northwest, and the Las Vegas Strip resort corridor to its east.
The majority of Summerlin is within Las Vegas Ward I, currently represented on the Las Vegas City Council by Brian Knudsen, mayor pro tempore. Along with many private and charter schools, public education is provided by the Clark County School District. Emergency services are provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue department.
History
In 1952, reclusive casino and film executive Howard Hughes purchased 30,000 acres (12,000ha) of land along the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley for $3 per acre in an area valued at $1.27 million in 2022 USD, according to development company, Howard Hughes Holdings.
Despite initial intentions to reposition some of his business operations in Nevada, Hughes eventually chose not to relocate his core companies. Even though Hughes did not relocate operations, he became the largest single land owner in Nevada by the early 1970s and, for a time, the largest employer in the state with over 8,000 on his payroll. The land remained largely undeveloped for decades. In the mean time, the first large-scale master-planned community in Nevada, Green Valley in Henderson, began development
After Hughes' death in 1976 from kidney failure, his heirs organized the Summa Corporation (now Howard Hughes Holdings), named for Hughes's paternal grandmother Jean Amelia Summerlin, to manage his businesses and land holdings.
In 1990, Summerlin Parkway – a six-lane highway costing $22 million to complete, running from Rainbow Boulevard to Town Center Drive – was opened, connecting the new development to U.S. Route 95.
To mitigate environmental impact, Summa Corporation made a deal with the Bureau of Land Management in which they traded 5,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land for 3,000 acres of land better suited for development. After this environmental concern was addressed, development began. By the end of 1990, the construction of its first residential area, park, and school had been completed. In 1994, Summa Corporation rebranded itself as the Howard Hughes Corporation and continued to develop new areas of Summerlin.
The Great Recession led to a temporary slowdown in new construction within Summerlin. However, development activity increased significantly after 2014, highlighted by the opening of Downtown Summerlin, a 106-acre development featuring retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Demographics
It has a median household income of $72,078.
Geography
Climate
Summerlin has a hot desert climate typical of the Mojave Desert in which it lies (Köppen climate classification: BWh).
Summers tend to be very hot and very dry, with daily highs often exceeding 100°F (38°C); temperatures as high as 118 degrees have been observed. The spring and fall seasons are generally sunny, warm, and dry, with daily highs in the 70s and 80s. Winters tend to be cool and windy, with daily highs in the 50s; temperatures seldom drop below freezing, and snowfall is rare, but some rain is common (especially in January and February).
Economy
Allegiant Air has their corporate headquarters in Summerlin.
Hotel and casinos
The Summerlin area is home to three major resort casinos.
JW Marriott Las Vegas, which includes the attached Rampart Casino, both opened in 1999.
Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, opened in 2006.
Suncoast Hotel and Casino, opened in 2000. Generally considered a Summerlin property, but actually located just outside the community.
Summerlin is also home to a non-gaming hotel known as Element Las Vegas, developed by Westin Hotels. It opened in 2008.
Arts and culture
Downtown Summerlin
Downtown Summerlin is a 400-acre (160ha) mixed-use district. It opened in 2014, and includes a 106-acre (43ha) shopping center with more than 125 shops, bars, and restaurants. It also features office and residential space. In addition, Downtown Summerlin also includes two sports facilities:
City National Arena, opened in 2017. It serves as a practice facility for the Vegas Golden Knights NHL franchise and is also the home arena of the UNLV Rebels hockey program.
Las Vegas Ballpark, opened in 2019 and home of the Las Vegas Aviators minor league baseball team.
Local events are held in Downtown Summerlin throughout the year, including an annual art festival, outdoor fitness classes, wine walks, holiday festivals, and visits from celebrity guest speakers.
Library
Summerlin has a public library, a branch of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
Sports
The city's NHL franchise, the Vegas Golden Knights, practice at City National Arena in Summerlin. The arena also offers skating lessons, hosts youth and adult amateur hockey leagues, and trains competitive figure skaters.
The UNLV Hockey team plays its home games at City National Arena in Summerlin.
The Las Vegas Aviators (a minor league baseball franchise) play at the Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin.
Parks and recreation
Cycling
Bicycle lanes are provided on most major roads in Summerlin, as well as in the adjacent Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Community parks
Large community parks, which are available for free public use, are located throughout Summerlin. As of 2018, there are 25 community parks that feature a variety of recreational amenities, which may include: community centers, barbecue areas, walking trails, playgrounds, swimming pools, interactive water features, soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, and motorized toy areas. In addition, the parks with community centers typically offer special events, classes, and children's camps. Swimming pool access, sports field and court registration and league participation, facility rentals, and classes require a Summerlin identification card issued only to owners and tenants who live in an area governed by a Summerlin HOA.
Walking trails
As of 2018, the Summerlin Trail System is more than 150 miles long and connects local neighborhoods to various amenities throughout the community. The system includes five types of planned trails: street-side, village, bike, regional, and natural.
Upon completion, the trail system will be more than 200 miles long and will connect to more than 2,000 miles of regional trails, making it one of the most comprehensive and efficient trail systems in the southwestern United States.
In 2008, Summerlin and the Howard Hughes Corporation received the American Trails Developer Award, which is given to developers in recognition of "quality, well designed multi-use trails systems that are integrated into private developments."
Mountain recreation
The adjacent Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers 26 hiking trails (ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous). The canyon is also suitable for bouldering and rock climbing and has an overnight camp site.
Education
Public schools
Public schools in Summerlin belong to the Clark County School District, which serves almost all of Southern Nevada.
Elementary schools located in Summerlin
Shelley Berkley Elementary School
John W. Bonner Elementary School
Roger M. Bryan Elementary School
Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School
John & Judy Goolsby Elementary School
William R. Lummis Elementary School
D’vorre & Hal Ober Elementary School
Ethel W. Staton Elementary School
James B. McMillan Elementary
Katz Elementary
Bill and Rosemary Vassiliadis
Middle schools located in Summerlin
Ernest Becker Middle School
Victoria Fertitta Middle School
Sig Rogich Middle School
High schools located in Summerlin
Palo Verde High School
Cimarron-Memorial High School
West Career And Technical Academy
In addition to the above-listed public schools, some Summerlin residents may be zoned for schools located just outside of the Summerlin boundaries (many families in Summerlin South, for example, are zoned for Durango High School in nearby Spring Valley).
Private schools
Summerlin is also home to several private schools, including:
The Adelson Educational Campus (K-12; Jewish)
Alexander Dawson School (K-8; Secular)
Bishop Gorman High School (9-12; Catholic)
Faith Lutheran Academy (K-5; Lutheran)
Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School (6-12; Lutheran)
The Meadows School (K-12; Secular)
Merryhill Preschools (Infants-Pre-K)
Merryhill School (K-5; Secular)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (K-8; Catholic)
The Shenker Academy (Kindergarten only; Jewish)
Sholom Schechter Day School of Las Vegas (K-5; Jewish)
Higher education
Higher education within the community of Summerlin is mostly limited to small satellite campuses, including:
The College of Southern Nevada (Summerlin Center Campus; Public)
The Roseman University of Health Sciences (Summerlin Campus; Private)
However, Summerlin is also located within 10 miles of the College of Southern Nevada's main campus (CSN - Charleston), within 20 miles of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and within 30 miles of Nevada State College (NSC).
Infrastructure
Governance
In addition to local government (either the City of Las Vegas or Clark County depending on jurisdiction), Summerlin is divided into community associations covering the north, south, west, and center, as well as separate community associations for Sun City Summerlin and the two gated country club developments (Siena and Red Red Country Club). Homeowners and business owners contribute into each community association through monthly dues. The four main community associations contribute into and send representatives to the Summerlin Council, which is the owner and operator of the community centers and adjoining parks, swimming pools, and sports facilities in the community. In addition, individual villages or townhome developments may have their own homeowners associations to govern their neighborhoods. Properties are also in a special improvement district to pay for public infrastructure, which is assessed annually as a bond payment.
Healthcare
The Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, a private hospital operated by the Valley Health System, provides 485 beds to the local community. It is an accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Other features include: the Children's Medical Center, the Breast Care Center, the Cancer Center, the Rehab Center, and the Robotic Surgery Center. Its 40-acre campus is located in The Crossings village of Summerlin North.
Notable people
Miriam Adelson: Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands
Eugenie Bouchard: Professional tennis player
David Copperfield: Magician and TV personality
Frank Fertitta III: CEO of Station Casinos
Lorenzo Fertitta: Former CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship
Russ Freeman (pianist): Bebop jazz pianist and composer
Joey Gallo: MLB player for the New York Yankees
Rick Harrison: Owner of World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and Pawn Stars Reality TV Star
Brandon Marshall: Former NFL wide receiver for the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders
Bob Miller: Former Nevada Governor
Ross Miller: Former Nevada Secretary of State
Michael Morton: Founder of the Morton Group of restaurants
Asia Muhammad: WTA Tennis player
Shabazz Muhammad: NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves
DeMarco Murray: Former NFL running back for the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys
Joey Rickard: MLB player for the San Francisco Giants
O. J. Simpson: Former NFL player, convicted felon, actor, and sportscaster
Ronnie Stanley: NFL Offensive Tackle for the Baltimore Ravens
Brendon Urie: Vocalist for Panic! at the Disco
Mark Wahlberg: Actor and entrepreneur
C.J. Watson: NBA basketball player for the Orlando Magic
Dana White: President of Ultimate Fighting Championship
Wayne McCullough: Olympic Games Silver Medalist and World Boxing Council Champion
Pia Zadora: Actress and singer
Stephen Zimmerman: NBA player for the Orlando Magic
References and notes
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Summerlin, Nevada.
Summerlin web site
Sports Allegiant Stadium
Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex
Cashman Field
City National Arena
Darling Tennis Center
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Ballpark
Mandalay Bay Events Center
MGM Grand Garden Arena
New Las Vegas Stadium
Sam Boyd Stadium
Sphere
T-Mobile Arena
Thomas & Mack Center
Government Las Vegas City Hall
Clark County Government Center
Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Clark County Coroner's Office
CommunitiesResearch and education University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nevada State University
National University
Touro University Nevada
College of Southern Nevada
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Parks and public spaces Acacia Demonstration Gardens
Clark County Shooting Complex
Clark County Wetlands Park
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Springs Preserve
Mount Charleston
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Sunset Park
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Valley of Fire State Park
Area shopping 63 CityCenter
Blvd
Bonanza Gift Shop
The Boulevard Mall
The Shops at Crystals
Downtown Container Park
Downtown Summerlin
Galleria at Sunset
Grand Canal Shoppes
Fashion Show Mall
The Forum Shops at Caesars
Las Vegas Premium Outlets North
Meadows Mall
Miracle Mile Shops
Stratosphere Tower Shops
The Shoppes at the Palazzo
Tivoli Village
Town Square
Water Street District
Other Architecture
History
Timeline
Landmarks
Skyscrapers
Las Vegas Strip
Restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants
Condominiums
1999 flood
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Encyclopedic content adapted from the Wikipedia article on Summerlin, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
