Acacia Demonstration Gardens
50 Casa Del Fuego St, Henderson, NV 89012
Overview
Acacia Demonstration Gardens is a small botanical and educational garden in Henderson that displays desert-adapted plants, water-efficient irrigation and landscaping techniques suited to southern Nevada. It is planted and maintained as a working example for local homeowners and landscapers.
Why Visit
It is a practical, quiet place to see which plants actually thrive in the Mojave and how xeriscape design can look, which makes it useful for anyone planning a desert-appropriate yard. The garden is small, free and easy to walk.
Amenities
- Demonstration plantings of desert-adapted species
- Interpretive signage on water-efficient landscaping
- Shaded seating and walking paths
- Adjacent city facilities and parking
Things to Do
- Walk the demonstration beds for landscaping ideas
- Read the signage on desert-adapted plant choices
- Combine a visit with the nearby bird preserve
Who This Is Best For
Homeowners planning desert landscaping, gardeners, and anyone wanting a short, shaded walk.
Parking Information
Free parking is available in the adjacent city facility lot off Acacia Drive.
Seasonal Information
The garden is open during daylight hours year-round. Spring is the most colorful season, and planting displays change through the year.
Heat & Safety
Paths are short and shaded, but summer heat still applies. Carry water and avoid midday visits in July and August.
Location
50 Casa Del Fuego St, Henderson, NV 89012
Nearby Neighborhoods & Communities
Nearby Attractions
- Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
- Cornerstone Park
- Water Street District
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Related Parks & Outdoor Destinations
Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre desert botanical garden, nature area and museum campus on the site of the springs that originally gave Las Vegas its water.
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is a wetland wildlife area with ponds and trails that attracts more than two hundred bird species.