The city of Henderson is holding a grand opening for its newest park.

Hidden Falls Park, 281 W. Horizon Drive, sits on 60 acres. Eighteen of those acres have been developed. The park amenities include a playground, splash pad, dog and skate parks, basketball court, shaded picnic areas and restrooms.  The park will be further developed with tennis courts and a natural amphitheater. Funding for the park came from the Bureau of Land Management’s sale of public lands.

"Hidden Falls Park is nestled against the mountains, and it was designed to blend harmoniously with the natural, rugged look of the area," said Shari Ferguson, assistant director, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. "Residents will especially enjoy the trails and scenic overlooks, which provide a quiet opportunity to reconnect with nature."

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Describing appetite for the program as “voracious,” Henderson officials and local theatre representatives welcome the Shakespeare in the Park program for its 25th anniversary season.

The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company (LVSC) will present four public performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at four different parks on Saturday evenings in October. Admission is free.

“There is a voracious appetite for Shakespeare in Henderson,” said Dan Decker, Artistic Director for the LVSC. “The performances in the parks are extremely popular. We have a great time doing these shows because the audiences are so huge and responsive."

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