Veterans Memorial Park is the Boulder City park to pick when one group needs room for a stroller walk, a playground break, a fishing stop, and a picnic table without driving all over town. It sits at 1650 Buchanan Boulevard, with the pond, courts, splash area, fields, gazebos, restrooms, and open grass in one large park.
- Use Veterans Memorial Park for a longer family stop, not a five-minute photo stop.
- The City lists a fishing pond, model boat pond, splash park, playground, restrooms, gazebos, grills, pickleball courts, fields, volleyball, horseshoe pits, walking track, skate park, bike trail, parking, and picnic areas.
- The pond is a Nevada Department of Wildlife community pond with seasonal stocking, including rainbow trout, channel catfish, and bluegill records on the 2026 stocking table.
- Dogs are not allowed in the splash park area or around gazebos 1 through 5, according to the City Parks and Recreation reservation page.
Why pick Veterans Memorial Park for a family stop in Boulder City?
Pick Veterans Memorial Park when your group needs space and choices. Kids can use the playground or splash area, adults can sit near shade or walk the track, and older kids have courts, fields, and skate space nearby. It works better for a longer reset than a quick downtown bench stop.
The main reason locals use this park is simple: nobody has to agree on one activity. One parent can walk the pond loop while another stays near the playground. A sports kid can bring a ball. A grandparent can claim a table before lunch. For more kid-friendly stops nearby, read Boulder City parks with kids.
What can you do at Veterans Memorial Park?
You can fish, walk, picnic, play, cool off at the splash park, use sports courts and fields, or take kids to the playground. The City facility listing names pickleball courts, baseball and softball areas, soccer fields, volleyball, horseshoe pits, a skate park, bike trail, gazebos, grills, restrooms, parking, and picnic areas.
That mix makes the park useful before or after busier Boulder City stops. If the downtown sidewalks are crowded, head south to Buchanan Boulevard and give everyone room. If you are building a simple visitor loop, pair the park with the things to do in Boulder City guide and keep the schedule loose.
Can you fish at Veterans Memorial Park?
Yes. The Boulder City pond at Veterans Memorial Park is a Nevada Department of Wildlife community pond. NDOW lists it as about 3 acres with a paved trail around the pond, no park access fee, restrooms, picnic tables, and seasonal stocking tied to water conditions.
Check the current NDOW page before you load the tackle box, because stocking changes with season and temperature. The 2026 stocking table on NDOW’s page includes rainbow trout, channel catfish, and bluegill records. The same page notes that sunrise and sunset are good fishing windows for community ponds.
What should visitors know before going?
Bring water, sun protection, and a backup activity if the splash area or a court is busy. The park has restrooms and parking, but the busiest event days can change the feel fast. Check the City facility page and current local event listings before you promise kids a specific stop.
The City Parks and Recreation reservation page adds two practical rules: no dogs in the splash park area or around gazebos 1 through 5, and no glass containers at park facilities. If you are visiting during a festival weekend, also scan our Boulder City events calendar before you leave.
How does Veterans Memorial Park fit into a Hoover Dam trip?
Veterans Memorial Park is a useful Hoover Dam reset when kids need open space before dinner or after the dam. It is not on the dam itself, so treat it as a Boulder City break with grass, restrooms, and simple play options before getting back in the car.
For visitors, the park pairs well with a casual meal in town and a slower drive through Boulder City. If your group is coming from Hoover Dam, use the Hoover Dam day trip guide for restaurant and cool-down ideas that keep you close to town.
FAQ: Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City
Where is Veterans Memorial Park?
Veterans Memorial Park is at 1650 Buchanan Boulevard in Boulder City, Nevada. The City Parks and Recreation reservation page lists the same address for the park. Use that address for mapping, then follow posted parking and facility signs once you arrive.
Is there a fee to use the park?
NDOW lists no fee to access the park on its Boulder City pond page. Special reservations, sports field use, or organized events may have separate City rules, so check Boulder City Parks and Recreation before reserving a gazebo, court, or field for private use.
Does Veterans Memorial Park have a splash park?
Yes. The City facility page lists a splash park at Veterans Memorial Park, and the Parks and Recreation reservation page says dogs are not allowed in the splash park area. Check current City notices if your visit depends on water play.
Can dogs go to Veterans Memorial Park?
Dogs can use parts of the park, but the City Parks and Recreation reservation page says dogs are not allowed in the splash park area or around gazebos 1 through 5. Keep dogs leashed where required and watch posted signs at the park.
What should families bring?
Bring water, sunscreen, hats, snacks, towels if the splash area is part of the visit, and simple gear for the activity you came for. A small picnic setup makes sense because the park has picnic areas, gazebos, grills, restrooms, and open grass.
Sources checked: City of Boulder City Veterans Memorial Park facility page, Boulder City Parks and Recreation reservation listing, and Nevada Department of Wildlife pond page.