Finally, plans were changed and it was announced that he would develop the area into the master-planned community we know today, named after his grandmother, Jean Amelia Summerlin. It’s one of the country’s biggest single-proprietary metropolitan communities.

The Howard Hughes Corporation spent over three years formulating a groundbreaking strategy that would ultimately set the standard for master-planned communities across the nation. The result is a dynamic and thriving place where people live in harmony with nature, their neighbors, and their families.

Summerlin features parks, trails, sports fields, fairways, open regions, and its own urban center in the heart of the community that was designed for living, working and playing. Downtown Summerlin boasts over 100 stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues in a specially-developed and dedicated open-air shopping mall.

Summerlin also has many dining options that feature cuisine for all types of palates. One popular food spot is Frankie’s Uptown, which features the charm of an old-school tavern to life with its brick finishes, cozy custom furniture, and the friendliest staff around. They offer a wide selection of different food options, and a bar that complements it with a variety of whiskeys, bourbons, and cocktails Their signature dish, the STRoLL, is a delectable creation made of hand-crafted bread dough filled with a blend of cheeses and your choice of meats, then rolled up and baked to golden perfection. Another popular food spot is Trattoria Reggiano, which offers a mix of classic and contemporary Italian dishes, with fresh daily Lunch and Dinner options, plus exciting new creations on our Chef’s Featured Specials.  You can enjoy classic Italian appetizers, a delicious Chicken Parm, and top it off with their delicious house-made tiramisu! Step into the restaurant and enjoy the ambience of a charming Italian street-side café. Unwind in our laid-back dining room or on the patio while sipping your favorite wine, an imported beer, or one of our specialty cocktails. They have live music every Monday and Tuesday evenings with a Happy Hour in Downtown Summerlin, Monday through Thursday.

Summerlin Homes and Communities

The master-planned community of Summerlin is built with the support of a roster of all-star national home builders that have contributed to the glorious reputation that the community holds to this very day. These builders remain true to Sumemrlin’s vision of quality and innovative home designs that are still within their overall aesthetic and value while still being modern and eco/green friendly.  Two of the most popular home builders in the community are Tri-Pointe and KB homes. 

Tri-pointe Homes established the community of Vertex within the Summerlin master-plan. Homes in Vertex by Tri-Pointe are beautiful entry-level homes that range around 1800 ft to 1900 ft, and start at $480,000, reaching up to $533,500. 

KB Homes has two neighborhoods within Summerlin, Nighthawk and Quail Cove. Homes in these neighborhoods are also entry level, ranging from the high 400s, up to the mid 500s. Houses also range in size, from 1600 sqft, to 2500 sqft. Quail Cove homes are cheaper than those from Nighthawk, but have homes that are smaller in size. These two home building options are the best and cheapest opportunities for new residents to settle in the gorgeous Summerlin community.

Nestled on the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, is Trilogy in Summerlin. It is an active adult community that takes 55+ living to a whole new level. This single–level living community enjoys the best 55+ community location in Summerlin– a true town center. It features designer shopping, boutiques, and signature dining less than three miles away from the community. There are also other options that include many cost affordable entry level Condo & Townhome communities.

Summerlin Parks and Recreation

A standout among the most alluring benefits of owning a home in Summerlin is the access you’ll receive to amazing recreational offerings. With more than 20 percent of the area assigned as open space, there’s no shortage of green belts, parks, playing fields, rock-climbing destinations, hiking, and walking trails for you to stimulate your mind and exercise your body.

At the heart of the Trilogy community is the stunning Outlook Club. It comes with a variety of indoor and outdoor amenities that include a culinary kitchen, a second-floor sports and media deck, a resort-style pool, a fully equipped fitness center and movement studio, a dog park, a Zen garden, pickleball and bocce courts, and an events and a meeting space.

Summerlin has over 250 neighborhood parks, more than 150 miles of interconnected walking trails, over two dozen top-ranked public and private schools, and plenty of upscale shopping centers and business plazas. It is also a golfer’s paradise all year long, with a whopping ten golf courses available to residents.