New park proposed for Skye Canyon area via public land transfer

The Bureau of Land Management would transfer 122 acres to the city of Las Vegas for the project.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Bureau of Land Management has proposed giving 122 acres of public land to the city of Las Vegas for a new community park in the fast-growing Skye Canyon area. The undeveloped parcel is located on the northwest corner of Log Cabin and El Capitan ways, just northwest of Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. The new park would include sports fields, trails, public restrooms, parking, utilities, and other facilities.

Why it matters

The Skye Canyon area has seen rapid residential development in recent years, and this new park would provide much-needed green space and recreational amenities for the growing community. The land transfer from the Bureau of Land Management to the city of Las Vegas would allow for the development of this new public park.

The details

The Bureau of Land Management will publish a notice online on Monday, opening a 45-day period when the public can weigh in on the proposal to transfer the 122-acre parcel of public land to the city of Las Vegas for the new community park development.

  • The BLM will publish a notice online on Monday, February 27, 2026.
  • The public comment period will last for 45 days after the notice is published.

The players

Bureau of Land Management

A federal agency that manages and conserves America's public lands.

City of Las Vegas

The local government of Las Vegas, Nevada, which would receive the land transfer from the BLM to develop a new community park.

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What’s next

The public will have 45 days to provide feedback on the BLM's proposal to transfer the land to the city of Las Vegas. After the comment period, the BLM will review the feedback and make a final decision on the land transfer.

The takeaway

This proposed park development in the fast-growing Skye Canyon area would provide much-needed green space and recreational amenities for the local community, demonstrating the Bureau of Land Management's commitment to working with local governments to expand public access to outdoor spaces.