HENDERSON RELOCATION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor’s Welcome Statement 3 Annual Events 4 Parks and Recreation 5 Bird Viewing Preserve 6 Acacia Demonstration Gardens 6 Farmers Market 6 Water Street Plaza 7 Tax Benefits & Economic Development 8 Lifeguard Arena 9 Dollar Loan Center 10 Shopping & Dining 11 Public Safety 12 Hospitals 12 Veterans Information 13 Transportation 14 City Map 13-14 Real Estate 16 Retiring to Henderson 16 Active Master-Planned Communities 17 Schools 17-18 Libraries 19 Voter Registration 19 Passports 19 School & Communities Map 20-21 Climate 22 Local Utilities & Conservation 23 Stay Connected 24 Mayor and City Council 25 2 GREETINGS FROM MAYOR DEBRA MARCH Welcome to the City of Henderson! As Mayor, I have the privilege of representing one of the most vibrant and exciting communities in America We take pride in providing our residents with the best services and amenities possible Situated in sunny southern Nevada, our residents enjoy the highest quality of life in the Las Vegas Valley It is my pleasure to share with you what makes our thriving city a premier community Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city and home to more than 317,000 residents Our city has been recognized time and again as one of the “Best Places to Live in America” by Money magazine and others With nationally accredited police and fire departments, Henderson has also been named among the safest cities in America for its size Our favorable tax structure, award-winning parks and trails, incredible climate, outdoor amenities and outstanding master-planned communities all combine to help make Henderson one of the best places to live, work, play, or retire Henderson is also home to thriving cultural arts and nationally recognized special events, but we work hard to retain our small-town values and atmosphere Annual events and local parades are still held in the Water Street District, our original “main street ” With world-class resorts, restaurants, golf courses, spas and shopping, Henderson is also just minutes from McCarran International Airport, and sits directly between the I-15 and US 95 corridors, making it easy to travel to and from our city from anywhere in the United States or around the world And our community focus on healthy lifestyles, healthcare, economic development, and quality education help ensure that businesses and families alike will have the resources and amenities they need to be successful If you still have questions after reviewing this booklet, I encourage you to contact us by phone, mail or through our website at cityofhenderson com I also encourage you to follow us on our social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and NextDoor We would be delighted to hear from you and help in any way we can See for yourself why Henderson is the place to call home Sincerely, Debra March, Mayor City of Henderson 3 ANNUAL EVENTS February September Heart & Soul: A Celebration of Ho’olaule’a Pacific Island Festival Black History October March Zombie Run 5K St Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Haunted in the Desert Bark in the Park Henderson Hot Rod Days May November Art Festival of Henderson City Cyclin’ June Veterans Day Ceremony Slide Into Summer December WinterFest July Reindeer Dash 5K Fourth of July Celebration 4 PARKS AND RECREATION The award-winning City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and is committed to providing residents with a variety of life-enriching classes, workshops and events The City has 68 parks covering more than 1,306 acres, including 105 athletic fields, 58 tennis courts, 11 aquatic facilities, and 180 miles of trails within the City You’ll find six recreation centers and two senior centers throughout the City offering activities from racquetball and rock climbing to aerobic workouts and cooking classes along with sports leagues and great activities for people of all ages A publication issued by the City, Henderson Happenings, is filled with hundreds of classes, workshops, excursions, events and more Please contact the department at 702-267-4000 or visit cityofhenderson com for more information Aquatic Facilities ANTHEM HILLS TRAIL 5 ACACIA DEMONSTRATION GARDENS BIRD VIEWING PRESERVE Henderson’s Bird Viewing Preserve is home to thousands of migratory waterfowl as well as numerous resident desert birds There are nine ponds available for birding, surrounded by both paved and soft surfaces Admission is free and programs for all ages occur year-round ACACIA DEMONSTRATION GARDENS A variety of gardens are situated on 2 8 acres, demonstrating beautiful and water-efficient landscapes The Acacia Demonstration Gardens give our residents the opportunity to learn how they can adapt water-efficient landscaping for their homes A gazebo area and dog park makes this an ideal location to explore with family and pets FARMER’S MARKET Henderson hosts two farmers markets weekly Enjoy the Henderson Farmer’s Market every Thursday at the Water Street Plaza and every Friday at the Henderson Multigenerational Center parking lot 6 WATER STREET PLAZA Located in the heart of Henderson, the Water Street Plaza is the City’s premier entertainment destination The versatile venue hosts a variety of special events, including festivals, concerts, viewing parties and other community-related programs It’s a perfect complement to the adjacent Lifeguard Arena—the practice home to the Henderson Silver Knights The intimate amphitheater provides a top-tier audience experience with stadium seating, along with stunning audio-visual and lighting features The lower plaza’s viewing area and 42-foot-wide jumbotron are the perfect spot for movie screenings and sports watch parties Young visitors to the plaza can enjoy the new splash pad and playground, while adults may see the natural turf, shade structure and artwork as an island of relaxation Visit cityofhenderson com/waterstreetplaza for more information on the plaza and upcoming events Water Street Plaza is located at 240 S Water Street (adjacent to City Hall) WATER STREET PLAZA 77 TAX BENEFITS Residents do not pay personal Property Tax Rate Comparison income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, estate and/or gift tax and property taxes are low The $1.25 current sales tax is 8 25 percent $1.00 $ .75 Groceries, services and prescription $ .50 drugs are exempt from sales tax $ .25 In 1990, the voters of Nevada 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 North Las Vegas 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16 approved a constitutional Las Vegas* 1.06 1.06 1.06 1.06 1.05 amendment to prohibit the Reno 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.96 0.96 Henderson 0.71 0.71 0.71 0.71 0.71 imposition of a personal income tax *Includes Las Vegas portion of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Businesses from coast to coast are taking advantage of Southern Nevada’s business- friendly climate and healthy economy by expanding or relocating to Henderson Because of Henderson’s phenomenal growth over the past two decades, many business leaders have turned to the City of Henderson’s Economic Development/Redevelopment Division for assistance in expanding or relocating a business to the City For more information on opening a business in or relocating a business to Henderson, visit hendersonnow com, call the City of Henderson’s Economic Development Division at 702-267-1650 or email COHEcon@cityofhenderson com 8 CORE•MARK LIFEGUARD ARENA Lifeguard Arena is the Henderson Silver Knight’s practice facility and home to the team’s hockey operations staff The arena serves as a community ice arena in our City, located at 222 S Water St Facility amenities include two National Hockey League regulation-size ice rinks, a full-service restaurant overlooking the ice and Water Street, retail space and approximately 5,000 square feet of meeting space The arena expands recreational facilities available to the community through youth and adult hockey programs and leagues, figure skating and open skate events, tournaments, and camps The arena hosts recreational hockey tournaments, collegiate-level hockey tournaments and club play A plaza outside the arena has a large screen to allow games or practices to be viewed in a courtyard area The Vegas Golden Knights and City of Henderson will also host five official watch parties and player and team executive appearances annually 9 *Rendering only Final design could change DOLLAR LOAN CENTER The 6,000-seat Dollar Loan Center will be an enclosed venue located South of the 215 Beltway on Green Valley Parkway It will accommodate events of all kind year-round, and will be home to the Henderson Silver Knights, an American Hockey League team The Dollar Loan Center will expand the vibrancy of The District, one of Henderson’s key dining, shopping and entertainment destinations It will elevate the live music experience and will be home to performing arts groups including the Henderson Symphony Orchestra The indoor arena will also be able to host year-round festivals, concerts, high school and higher education graduations and events, community and civic events, and sporting events of all kinds The Dollar Loan Center will also provide the perfect location to host business networking events, trade events, chamber meetings and professional mixers 10 SHOPPING & DINING Water Street District The City’s historic Water Street District provides a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options in a small-town atmosphere that can’t be found anywhere else in the region With special events