Green Valley North

A mere 15 minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip is a gem of an area filled with lush green belts and manicured palm trees. It’s like a hidden oasis at the edge of a world-class city.

The Green Valley Master Community development was founded in 1978 by American Nevada Corporation, covering 8,400 acres on the southeast part of the Las Vegas Valley. Green Valley North is a smaller enclave developed later within the master community, along with Green Valley South and Green Valley Ranch.

Green Valley (North, South, and Ranch) postal codes include 89074, 89014, and 89012. Some portions extend into the eastern areas of the 89052 zip code.

Green Valley North Recreation and Developments

Green Valley North has an abundance of restaurants and shopping centers to choose from, be it Trader Joe’s or Galaxy Theatres in the neighborhood. Green Valley Ranch is a few minutes down the road from Green Valley North, and is an upscale community with many amenities such as: shopping, bars, and restaurants. The distinguished outdoor shopping and dining area, The District at Green Valley Ranch is a favorite destination of locals. This luxurious establishment is located at the corner of Green Valley Pkwy and Highway 215 next to Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino.

Diagonal from The District is Lee’s Family Forum, previously known as the Dollar Loan Center arena, an enclosed multi-purpose venue with a capacity of 6,000. This arena is home to the Henderson Silver Knights AHL hockey team which allows them to play their home games here.

A short drive to downtown Henderson’s Water Street District is the Lifeguard Arena, the new official practice facility for both the Silver Knights and the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Here you can rent skates, participate in Open Skate and Freestyle sessions, attend training camps and clinics, and host corporate events.

Recent development in the area doesn’t end there; in 2019 Google broke ground on one of its data centers just up the road, at the corner of Boulder Hwy and Warm Springs Road which is a mere 15-minute drive from the heart of Green Valley.

Green Valley North Golf

Green Valley North is home to the Wildhorse Golf Club, offering Henderson residents a variety of perks that range from discounts on individual tee times to frequent player rewards. Elite Golf Card Holders also receive preferred rates on rounds at Wildhorse as well as their sister golf clubs Aliante, Legacy, and Primm Valley. The Country Club at Wildhorse can host weddings and special events, with a regal ambiance provided by the park-like setting that overlooks the beautifully landscaped golf course and a Grand Ballroom that accommodates receptions for up to 200 guests. The clubhouse restaurant is open to all, featuring full breakfast and lunch, happy hour, and weekly specials.

A short drive away in Green Valley South is The Legacy Golf Club, which boasts a 72-par championship golf course designed to offer the ultimate experience for golfers of all skill levels. The Grill @ Legacy Golf Club is a full-service casual restaurant, bar and patio, and like the Wildhorse, the venue hosts weddings, parties, meetings and other events for up to 200 guests in a beautiful park-like setting.

Green Valley North Entertainment

In Green Valley North you’ll find the Ethel M Chocolates Factory, where you can take self-guided factory tours, attend exclusive experiences including premium chocolate and wine tastings, browse the gourmet gift shop, and stroll through the breathtaking three-acre Botanical Cactus Garden. During the holiday season, watch as the garden glitters and sparkles as it gets decorated with Christmas lights. The cactus garden is Nevada’s largest, and one of the world’s most prolific, plant collections of its kind. This naturalistic landscape is home to 300 species of plants including: drought-tolerant ornamentals, cacti, and other succulents native to the American Southwest, as well as desert trees and shrubs from Australia and South America.

This area also includes old-time Vegas rural estates, complete with stables and horseback riding trails. At the corner of Sunset and Pecos you’ll find the iconic and luxurious 52-acre former estate of the Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton, previously called the Casa De Shenandoah. 

Green Valley North Parks

If you find yourself roaming the west, you’re bound to come across Sunset Park. Sunset Park is one of the largest parks in the state of Nevada. This enormous 185-acre park is home to volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, and Frisbee golf competitions, while featuring impressive walking and biking trails as well. Picnic tables, barbecues, and restrooms make it a perfect place to spend the day with family. The large 14-acre Sunset Park Pond forms the heart of the park, and is an unexpected oasis where you can feed the ducks, watch the fountains, dip your feet in the water and feel like you’re in Anytown, USA. 

If you prefer fishing, you’ll find rainbow trout and channel catfish stocked seasonally. Natural species include bluegill, red ear sunfish, black crappie, and largemouth bass.

At the East end of Green Valley is the 56-acre Arroyo Grande Sports Complex & Pittman Wash Trail. This modern facility features a sports park, lighted ball fields and basketball courts, disc golf, bicycle terrain amenities, dog park with agility run, horseshoe pits, open turf area, playground, covered picnic shelters, and restrooms.

South of this complex, and connected by a walking trail, is Cornerstone Park. This 100-acre piece of natural wonder surrounds a 31-acre lake that forms a natural habitat for ducks and geese. The park features lighted basketball and volleyball courts, exercise stairs, open grass area, a corporate plaza area, large pavilions, warming kitchen, covered picnic areas, separate picnic tables, and restrooms.

Smaller neighborhood parks in the area include Fox Ridge Park, Silver Springs Park, and Pecos Legacy Park.

Green Valley North Trails and Transportation

Henderson is known for its extensive 180+ mile trail system, providing residents with opportunities for recreation and alternate transportation. The pride and joy of this trail system is the 8.2-mile Pittman Wash Trail located in Green Valley. This paved trailway is suitable for walking, running, and bicycling. The trail spans all the way from Eastern and 215 to Arroyo Grande Sports Complex and Cornerstone Park.

The Whitney Mesa Trail Sunset Entrance, located on West Sunset Road, provides unprecedented views of the city and access to the breathtaking Whitney Mesa Park and Recreation Area. This 20-acre gem features red mesas, like a mini Arizona desertscape, as well as a walking course, lighted basketball and tennis courts, archery, day camp, barbeques, covered picnic shelters, open grass areas, historic native-themed structures, and playground.

Green Valley North Schooling

Green Valley North lays claim to the top-rated Green Valley High School, founded on the core principle of “Commitment to Excellence.” The secondary school takes great pride in equally valuing the four cornerstones of any great school: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and the Arts. Within the confines of Green Valley North, your children are designed to be well-rounded individuals with the help of schools that nurture and develop all their skills and passions.

Other excellent public, private and charter schools in the community include Nate Mack Elementary School, Greenspun Junior High, Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts, Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts, Coral Academy of Science, and Green Valley Christian Academy.

If you want to thrive and foster, Green Valley North could be the perfect place to be. In Green Valley North, families can experience the joy of being in a community that is devoted to improving not just the quality of life of its residents, but also letting them improve their lifestyle because of the convenience of living so close to the many opportunities that are a short & easy drive to the Heart of Las Vegas and the Harry Reid Airport. If you’re looking for someone to help you immediately secure a home within this community, look no further than Dulcie Crawford.

Dulcie Crawford is a native Nevadan, born and raised in Las Vegas, and has witnessed the spectacular growth of Green Valley North firsthand. She has a strong knowledge of the Green Valley North Community and what’s going on in Real Estate today. Dulcie stays current with market conditions and keeps continuously updated on market trends, legal reforms and financing so she can assist you in making informed decisions. A senior Realtor with Signature Real Estate Group, she has sold over 1,200 homes since 1998. You are assured a professional experience when buying or selling Real Estate with The Dulcie Crawford Group.