8 free places to exercise in the Las Vegas metro area

Renoites might be considering a trip to Las Vegas but don’t want to compromise their fitness goals while traveling. Luckily, there are multiple places in and around the Las Vegas metropolitan area where you can exercise for free.

Here are eight places you can exercise for free in Las Vegas.

The Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports Complex, located at 7901 W. Washington Ave. near Summerlin North, features 11 soccer fields, a tennis center and a multi-use 2.44-mile track that’s perfect for a quick practice or run before exploring Las Vegas. If you’re traveling with children or pets, the park also has three dog runs and two playgrounds.

Long-distance runners and walkers will feel right at home at Bill Briare Park, located at 650 N. Tenaya Way near North Summerlin. The 10-acre facility features open space with a walking and jogging path that connects to Kellogg Zaher Park. If you’re looking to add more than cardio to your workout, you can visit the park’s fitness course, which offers staff-led workouts at 9 a.m. every Tuesday and at 2 p.m. every Friday. If you want to exercise with friends, you can also hit one of the park’s four pickleball courts.

Kids can also enjoy the park’s playground and water area, perfect for cooling off during Southern Nevada’s hot days.

Palo Verde High School football field

One long-time Las Vegan told the RGJ that many locals run the steps of the Palo Verde High School football field for an intense workout. The field is located at 333 Pavilion Center Drive in Summerlin.

For people looking for a stroll rather than an intense workout, check out the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve at 350 E. Galleria Drive in Henderson. The 80-acre specialized habitat is home to more than 270 bird species. There are also Americans with Disabilities Act accessible trails that weave through the preserve’s multiple ponds.

The preserve’s hours vary by season. It is open March through May from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., June through August from 6 a.m. to noon, September through November from 6:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. and December through February from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing. Admission is free.

Silverado Ranch Community Center, located at 9855 Gilespie St., not only has a wide variety of classes but also has free amenities for people looking to exercise indoors. The one-tenth-of-a-mile indoor track is free to use and located inside, perfect for Northern Nevada visitors who may not be used to the Las Vegas heat but still want to get a run in.

The community center also offers a free open gym for anyone 55 and older. It also has a free toddler gym for kids younger than 5.

If you want to escape to the wilderness without leaving the city, Pueblo Park offers an easy 3.1-mile trail system that is teeming with wildlife. The trail starts at 7663 W. Lake Mead Blvd. and winds up to Rampart Boulevard in Summerlin. Popular among locals, the part is a favorite spot for retirees, parents and pet owners.

There are also various stops along the trail that include benches, playgrounds and exercise equipment for people looking to add more than cardio to their workout or need a break along the way.

This 120-acre park located at 7101 N. Buffalo Drive is home to sand volleyball courts, two pickleball courts, soccer fields, water playgrounds, a jogging and walking path and plenty of other open space. It also has a dog park for people traveling with their four-legged friends that may need some exercise after a long day in the car.

Located at 1600 Wigwam Parkway, this park has opportunities to play basketball and volleyball. Cornerstone Park also has an exercise course, exercise stairs and a path around the park’s lake for running or walking.