Pioneer Park

No doubt, Pioneer Park’s appeal is in its location. Residents of this primarily residential neighborhood enjoy peaceful suburban living just minutes from the Las Vegas Valley’s major attractions. Situated 8 miles west of Downtown Las Vegas and 11 miles northwest of The Strip, Pioneer Park comprises single-family homes and condos with easy access to green spaces, shopping and dining.

Buyers looking for a two-story home have their pick in Pioneer Park. Properties listed as “hidden gems” and boasting no homeowners association fees come on the market with attractive updates like vinyl flooring and remodeled bathrooms. Lots, while snug, allow for RV parking and personalized landscaping. Among newer subdivisions, row after row of homes built with pale stucco exteriors and red tile roofs lend a tidy uniformity to streetscapes. Although two-car garages are the norm in Pioneer Park, sidewalks and dedicated bike paths encourage alternate modes of transportation. Home prices average between the low $300,000s to mid $400,000s. Buyers interested in low-maintenance living can choose from condo communities with amenities including pools. Condos in Gated Copper Palms and Cambria Hills start in the low $200,000s for a well-maintained one-bedroom unit.

Students attend Clark County School District public schools, including James B. McMillan and Edyth and Lloyd Katz elementary schools. Ernest A. Becker Middle School has received a high rating from GreatSchools.org for test scores and academic progress above the state averages. Its 7th and 8th graders may elect to take classes in STEM and robotics, setting them up for success in high school. Interested students may continue learning at Cimarron-Memorial High School, which offers a robotics team and cybersecurity club among its dozens of activities.

Residents of Pioneer Park choose from two nearby green spaces for recreation and relaxation. The neighborhood’s namesake park, Pioneer, draws visitors by the thousands to its lush open area and wide concrete walking path, where benches and shade trees encourage respites. Covered picnic tables and a canopied playground keep out the sun’s rays, while views of craggy mountains sit on the horizon, pleasing visitors at every step. Bill Briare Park, named for a former mayor, entices with a splash pad and pickleball courts. The park also features the city’s first Fitness Court, described as a “jungle gym for grown-ups.” The structure consists of stations dedicated to core strength and agility and exercises like lunges and squats. The park also connects to the Bonanza Trail, an east-west, 5-mile stretch of sidewalks, bike lanes and off-street trails that links residents to businesses, schools and other neighborhoods.

Residents of Pioneer Park find shopping and dining opportunities nearby. Bulk bins are the draw to WinCo Foods, open 24 hours. Bring your grocery list and bags to keep prices low. Choose from over 800 items sold by the pound or stock up on deli and prepared foods. Find your favorite natural, vegetarian and vegan specialty foods at Trader Joe’s, beloved for its frozen entrees like Mandarin Orange Chicken and grab-and-go black bean burritos. Expand your options at the neighborhood strip mall Seabreeze Village, anchored by Albertsons. Head to Steiner’s, a Nevada Style Pub for a fun night out with friends. Enjoy bar food, beer and video poker in this high-energy sports bar-tavern renowned for its extensive collection of Nevada-themed memorabilia. For authentic Mexican fare, locals flock to Casa Don Juan. Enjoy happy hour margaritas or date nights, and while you’re there, pick your favorite Frida Kahlo painting from the dozens hanging on the walls. Immediate access to Highway 95 and Summerlin Parkway makes commuting from Pioneer Park easy and opens up your options. Jump on either road to travel anywhere in the valley or beyond.

Written By

Carla Davis

Photography Contributed By

Zachary Mirer

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Daniel Willingham