West Las Vegas Valley, Clark County
The Lakes, Las Vegas
A west valley community built around man-made lakes
The Lakes is a residential community in the west Las Vegas Valley built around a series of man-made lakes and waterways. Developed in the 1980s and 1990s, it offers single-family homes and townhomes on and near the water, with walking paths, mature landscaping and a central location between the resort corridor and Summerlin.
History & Local Character
The community was developed as one of the valley's early water-feature subdivisions, using reclaimed water to fill its lakes as a landscape and recreation amenity. Its lakes, greenbelts and bridges gave it a distinct identity at a time when most valley development was conventional desert subdivision.
Neighborhoods & Communities
The Lakes sits within the City of Las Vegas in the west valley, near Sahara Avenue and Rampart Boulevard, between the resort corridor to the east and Summerlin and Peccole Ranch to the west.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing includes single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums, with lakefront and greenbelt properties carrying a premium. Prices are generally around or slightly above the valley median, and the community's central location keeps demand steady.
Restaurants & Shopping
Dining is available in the shopping centers along Sahara Avenue, Fort Apache Road and Rampart Boulevard, with the broader restaurant mix of Summerlin and the resort corridor a short drive away.
Schools & Education
Students attend Clark County School District campuses serving the west valley, with schools within and near the community.
Parks & Recreation
The lakes and their surrounding greenbelts function as the community's open space, with walking paths along the water. Larger public parks, including Desert Breeze Park and the Summerlin village parks, are a short drive away.
Transportation & Accessibility
The community is served by Sahara Avenue, Fort Apache Road and Rampart Boulevard, with easy access to the 215 Beltway and the resort corridor to the east. RTC Transit runs on the main arterials.
Local Businesses
Businesses in and around the community include restaurants, grocery and retail in the nearby centers, medical and dental offices, salons, contractors and professional services serving the west valley.
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Nearby Attractions
- The Lakes greenbelts
- Desert Breeze Park
- Summerlin village centers
- Las Vegas Strip
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Water features, greenbelts and mature landscaping
- Central west-side location between Summerlin and the Strip
- Mix of housing types at moderate valley prices
Considerations
- Lakes are maintained amenity features, not natural water bodies
- Traffic on Sahara Avenue and Fort Apache Road
- Older housing stock in some sections
The Lakes FAQs
Are the lakes in The Lakes natural?
No. The community's lakes and waterways are constructed amenities, part of the subdivision's original landscape and recreation design, maintained by the community association.
Where is The Lakes neighborhood?
It sits in the west Las Vegas Valley near Sahara Avenue and Rampart Boulevard, between the resort corridor and the Summerlin area.