Hemenway Park
Hemenway Park
4.7
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Saturday
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Sunday
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J D
1 contribution
Jan 2023
I'm a retired Las Vegas photographer. I had wanted to go to Hemenway Park for many years, but I got old instead. I had some visitors over this past weekend (Jan 2023), and they knew I had wanted to go so they made me go. I warned them that there was a good chance we wouldn't see any bighorn sheep, but they insisted. I insisted on taking my dog. Dogs are not allowed in the park, understandably, so we agreed that one of us would stay in the car with my dog while the others went into the park to take photos. We staked out the park on google maps street view, decided where to park so the dog wouldn't see the sheep, start barking, and scare them all away, and chose a path into the park so as not to scare the sheep away. When we arrived (about 2 pm), there was plenty of parking - on the street, in the Hemenway Park parking lot, and in the nearby Bighorn Park baseball fields. We found the perfect parking space, and the sheep were out grazing all the way up to the street. I counted eleven total. Two looked mature with big horns; the others looked younger with still-developing horns. In the park were three teenage girls laughing and dancing within about 20 feet of some grazing sheep. The girls paid no attention to the sheep, nor the sheep to the girls. I took a more tactical approach and walked quietly around the back through the grass. I was able to get within 20 feet as well, and the sheep were fine with that. Unfortunately, it was overcast and in the 50s, so no great photos. But it was a good enough experience to make us want to return in the spring when it's warmer and sunnier. If there are no sheep there when you visit, get over it. It's not like they operate a zoo or a business with set hours. It's freakin' wildlife. The sheep come and go as they please. As far as the nearby residents being hateful toward tourists, I don't get it. There are high walls separating the residential areas from the street, so just stay on the main road (Ville Drive) and you shouldn't have a problem with the residents. If you go just to get a few snapshots, it can be done in less than one hour. If you plan a picnic, one to two hours. If you're willing to hang around 'til you get that perfect shot, you could easily spend all day there. Whatever you do, go with some realistic expectations, and show respect for the animals, the locals, and other visitors. It's not rocket surgery.
Written January 9, 2023
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Kappaphi153
Batavia, OH73 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This place is about 27 miles from Las Vegas. After visiting other parks across Utah, this was a nice place to enjoy, outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. The animals are wild and visit the park to eat grass. You can get some great pics of them grazing with Lake Mead in the background.
Written September 20, 2024
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babs12858
Palmerton, PA556 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
After visiting Hoover dam, we took a little drive over to this park to see the wild longhorn sheep. It was so quiet and serene, we just sat there for A long time and enjoyed watching them. A local who was there having a picnic with their family, told us that in the evenings they all go back up the path single file every night and that they don’t usually come down until early afternoons to graze in this park. This would be a great place to have a picnic and also a nice place for kids because there are swings and things for children to do.
Written June 2, 2021
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sharrongeg
Henderson, NV3,872 contributions
May 2022
Every time we have out of town visitors….A trip to Hemenway Park is a must. Usually we will do the railroad tunnel hike (easy) then hit Hemenway on our way into Boulder city for lunch. 90% of the times we have visited….the big horn sheep are enjoying the lush green grass.
With plenty of parking and zero cost, it is always a hit
With plenty of parking and zero cost, it is always a hit
Written May 27, 2022
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Mudhutbob64
Camarillo, CA24 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Definitely a must-see while visiting Boulder City or Hoover Dam. Lots of Big horn sheep grazing casually on this large field next to a playground. I recommend not having little kids try and touch or play with these beasts cuz they look tough. Other than that, just a great thing to do that's totally free,
Written December 30, 2023
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AKT0707
Niskayuna, NY141 contributions
Dec 2019
I heard about the wild bighorn sheep coming to graze at the edge of Boulder City in a public park. It was on my list of things to see though I didn't know what time of day they liked to feed,or how frequently they came to civilization. We navigated our way to Hemenway Park after visiting Hoover Dam. We found two parks, one with swings and picnic tables and wonderful views of Lake Mead and.... there they were! A herd (flock?) of more than a dozen bighorn. Two wore tracking collars. Information signs explained that they were protected and efforts to increase their population from only 3000 animals were successful. You were warned to keep your distance, though the animals ignored us and half a dozen other visitors as they munched their dinner. A highlight of our Nevada trip!
Written January 7, 2020
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Theresa
124 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
The bighorn sheep were very majestic. They didn’t seem to mind humans there but I would recommend keeping young children at a safe distance as they are wild animals. The first tune we went at 10am on a day that was not too hot there were no sheep; but the next time we went at 1pm in the afternoon they were there.
Written June 20, 2022
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Holly W
Reading, PA500 contributions
Feb 2022
This was a must see on our list. You see mostly females and small males up close and personal. If you get there as the sun begins to set, you can watch them climb up into the mountains.
It's fun to see the neighbors put pots of water out for them to drink. While there is no hunting, hunters enjoy seeing these wonderful animals.
If you're in the area, stop there frequently.
It's fun to see the neighbors put pots of water out for them to drink. While there is no hunting, hunters enjoy seeing these wonderful animals.
If you're in the area, stop there frequently.
Written February 27, 2022
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Sue C.
Pittsburgh, PA5,135 contributions
Jul 2023
My husband and I also make a stop in Boulder City whenever we visit LV but this was our 1st time stopping at this park. We were not sure what to expect but there were Big Horn Sheep everywhere. They were not bothered by everyone taking their pictures.
There were several coming down from the mountains, many relaxing in the shade and some grazing closer to the bottom of the park.
Just do yourself a favor and check out this park. You will be amazed and it is free.
There were several coming down from the mountains, many relaxing in the shade and some grazing closer to the bottom of the park.
Just do yourself a favor and check out this park. You will be amazed and it is free.
Written July 30, 2023
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Jim T
Kenai, AK1,157 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Hemenway Park in Boulder City gets you face to face with the wildlife. These Rocky Mtn Sheep are so habituated to people they almost get close enough to touch. Kids playing on the grass and playground don’t bother the sheep at all. What an amazing place. Located on Ville Dr. Off Hwy 93 (Great Basin Hwy). Don’t miss this one.
Written April 13, 2022
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I would guess they would be there. They don't hibernate.
Written November 22, 2021
We went around noon and there was a large group hanging out under the shade of a tree.
Written April 6, 2021
When is the best time of day to see the big horn sheep? Thank you...
Written October 9, 2017
The sheep are wild animals. They hang out at the park most days during the spring, summer and early fall. Then they return to the hills for the winter and have their young. When the youngsters are old enough they return to the park.
I live a couple blocks from the park. The sheep wander around several neighborhoods to munch on various plants, shrubs, etc.
As I mentioned, they are wild animals. They are not contained or fenced in a area. It is a matter or luck to see these magnificent animals.
Please remember to enjoy them, take pictures and cause them no harm.
Written November 10, 2017
I believe you do it through parks and recreation department.
Written June 1, 2017
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