There’s Central Park in New York City and soon there’ll be the Park on the Las Vegas Strip. Yes, a park smack in the middle of Sin City’s stretch of gleaming casino lights.
In a month, tourists and locals will be able to enjoy this new oasis, which will encapsulate the desert landscape, and take a break from the bustle on the Strip.
Meanwhile, several miles away, a restaurant famous for its gourmet hot dogs is set to open.
There’s good news for parents, too. No longer will mom and dads have to stave off boredom while their children run around in play areas. A new playground that caters to both kids and their parents has opened, ensuring that the entire family can have some fun.
For Elvis fans, though, there’s one less exhibit to visit and revel in the memories of the King of Rock. But rest assured, there are still plenty of Elvis impersonators roaming around the city to take selfies with.
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The Park
There’s no doubt there are hundreds of entertainment options on the Strip. But it is rare to find any kind of mother nature among the door-to-door resorts and stampede of tourists.
That’s about to change.
The Park is set to open April 4. Located between New York-New York and Monte Carlo, the stretch will feature 75 trees and shade structures so visitors can stroll under the sun and stars.
The Park will also offer a range of eateries like popular burger eatery Shake Shack and the waffle restaurant Bruxie.
“Today’s consumer wants to sample, to experience, to discover ... With this in mind, we’ve created a neighborhood environment that invites our guests to explore many of our resorts on the Strip’s west side, collecting experiences along the way, with the Park serving as a central gathering space for people to relax, dine and be entertained,” MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said in a statement.
The Park’s grand opening is scheduled just two days before MGM will debut its 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena.
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Dog Haus
Dog Haus, known for its gourmet hot dogs, will open its first Nevada location March 18.
The restaurant will be located on 4480 Paradise Road, near Harmon Avenue, and will be open daily 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. with happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 1 a.m. to 4 a.m.
At its grand opening, guests can sample seven hot dog creations composed of beef skinless dogs served on Hawaiian rolls. Meanwhile, the daily menu will feature a wide range of selections, including corn dogs and craft beer.
“Las Vegas deserves the best, which is why we’re bringing the Absolute Würst!” said partner Hagop Giragossian in a statement. “Nevada will be the fifth state for Dog Haus, and we are looking forward to becoming a part of the local community and connecting with people here every day.”
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Kangamoo
Parents will no longer have to sacrifice fun for the sake of their children’s enjoyment.
This month, Kangaroo Indoor Playground opened its doors at 1525 E. Sunset Road, near Spencer Street.
The venue features 9,000 square feet of space comprising play areas for children ages 1 to 10 and massage chairs and beauty stations for moms and dads.
The concept is the brainchild of Mimi and Shawn Wachter, parents of a 4-year-old daughter. Together they decided to create a playground that not only children would enjoy but that parents can relax in, too.
“Our goal is make it as easy as possible for parents to have fun with their kids,” Mimi said in a statement “We’ll plan the parties, and you just show up and have a good time; treasure those fleeting moments with your babies."
A one-day pass is $10 for children 1 through 10. Prepaid passes for 10 visits are $65, and annual passes for unlimited play are $225.
Kangamoo is open for free play from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays. The facility is open for private parties 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
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Elvis Exhibit
Elvis has left the building — or rather, the Westgate.
The Elvis exhibit closed after the operator, Exhibit A Circle LLC, defaulted on its 10-year lease with the Westgate.
The resort is holding hundreds of valuables from the attraction and is threatening to sue Exhibit A Circle to get back the money it is still owed.
As the dispute lags, Elvis Presley Enterprises is seeking court intervention to get back the memorabilia it loaned to the exhibit from the Presley family.
