The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $274,507.24 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to subgrant to the City of Henderson for the development of the Pebble Parklet project. This project will include landscaping, irrigation, seating, picnic tables, a bike rack, and shade structures. The goal is to benefit local residents and increase access to parks in the neighborhood. The project...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $400,335 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to enhance In Town Park in Fernley, Nevada. The project will fund the construction of an accessible walking trail, a playground walkway, installation of seating and a gazebo, drought-tolerant landscaping, and repairs to existing tennis courts. This project aims to improve the quality of...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $2,850,659.50 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to enhance the Trench K Trailhead at Ice Age Fossils Nevada State Park in North Las Vegas. The project includes the construction of a vault toilet, kiosk, shade pavilion, walkways, parking, seating, landscaping, and a 2,180-foot paved road connecting the existing visitor center...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $1,215,220 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the U.S. National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate and improve Campground #2 at Wild Horse State Recreation Area in Elko, Nevada. The project will pave the campground loop road, add electrical and frost-free water hookups to all campsites, and undertake other improvements. This will increase recreational opportunities...
The Project Grant award of $577,612.00 from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will be used by the Nevada Division of State Parks to provide safety enhancements and facility rehabilitation to the Harveys Sports Complex in Tonopah, Nevada. The key products and services to be delivered include renovation of the existing tennis/basketball court and skate park area, as well as installation of new solar LED lighting and safety...
This $415,000 Project Grant award under the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the development of Ivan Sack Park in Reno, Nevada. The Nevada Division of State Parks will make a subaward to the City of Reno to support this project, which is intended to benefit the general public. The grant funding will be used for park improvements and developments, aligning with the state's outdoor recreation priorities identified in...
The National Park Service awarded a $120,493 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks, a state government entity. The funding will be used to construct a new parklet in Henderson, NV that will provide a variety of outdoor recreational amenities, including shade structures, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, irrigation, a walking path, and a butterfly garden. This project will create new public...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,141,927.06 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. The Department will sub-grant these funds to the City of Casper to renovate Washington Park, including restroom upgrades, parking lot improvements with accessible spaces, converting tennis courts to pickleball courts, installing a transit bus stop, and replacing baseball field lighting. This...
The National Park Service awarded a $471,810 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks. The grant funding will be used to renovate a restroom facility, construct approximately 0.80 miles of trails, and install wayfinding signage at Cave Lake State Park. This project, which has an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028, will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation...
The City of Henderson, Nevada was awarded a $8,584,621 Cooperative Agreement under the Department of the Interior's Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.235) on July 18, 2024. The grant will fund the second phase of renovations to the Russell Road Recreation Complex, a 7-acre public recreation area leased to the city. Key project elements include updating the Pittman Wash channel with green infrastructure like a play area, trails, plaza, public...