Dog Parks in Las Vegas

All American Park
Park includes 1 dog run.

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 45

Football Fields ( 5)
Playgrounds (2)
Picnic Areas (2)
Jogging/Walking Track
Tennis Courts (4)
Water Play Area
Restroom Facility
Concession Stand
Open Space Areas
This is a non-reservable park.

Barkin' Basin Park
7.75 acre park designated specifically for dogs.
Adjacent to W. Wayne Bunker Park

Three separated dog cells
Shaded seating areas for owners
Dog and people water fountains

This is a non-reservable park.

Centennial Hills
Park includes 2 dog runs

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 120 (when all phases complete)

Picnic Areas (10)
Sand Volleyball Courts (10)
Soccer Fields (2)
Playgrounds (2)
Water Play Area
Jogging/Walking Path
Restroom Facility
Open Space

For information on reserving this park, please call (702) 229-6718.

Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports Complex
The sports complex includes 3 dog runs.

The new state-of-the-art Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports complex is set on approximately 110 acres in the northwest part of the Las Vegas valley. The expansive regional park has 11 lighted soccer fields - seven are artificial grass and four are natural turf. It features a three-cell "dogs only" area, children's play areas, shaded picnic shelters and a large walking/jogging path that surrounds the entire park. The complex is also home to the Amanda and Stacy Darling Memorial Tennis Center, the largest of its kind in the state of Nevada. It includes 23 tennis courts, including one main court with stadium seating for approximately 2800 spectators, a small pro shop, locker rooms and office space. The sports complex will be a huge draw for large tennis and soccer tournaments and is a wonderful addition to the surrounding area.

Children's Memorial Park
Park includes 2 dog runs.

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 34.68

Baseball/Softball Fields (6)
Basketball Courts (2)
Bocce Courts (2)
Concession Stand
Fitness Course
Horseshoe Courts (2)
Jogging/Walking Paths (2)
Playgrounds (4)
Roller Hockey Rink
Tennis Courts (2)
Picnic Areas (9)
Restroom Facilities (2)
Dog Park
Open Space

For information on reserving this park, please call (702) 229-6718.

Jaycee Park
Jaycee Park is currently closed for a renovation project that will add a new lighted soccer field and parking lot, a playground area and a small water basketball to the 10-acre park. Other improvements include expanding the dog park and reconfiguring pathways, upgrading pathway and security lighting, installing shade structures, reducing turf areas and adding native plantings.

Park includes 2 dog runs.

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 18.4

Baseball/Softball Fields (2)
Playgrounds (2)
Basketball Court
Bocce Courts (10)
Fitness Course
Horseshoe Courts (6)
Jogging/Walking Paths (3)
Picnic Areas (13)
Shuffle Board Courts (6)
Restroom Facilities (2)
Open Space

Lorenzi Park
Park includes 2 dog runs.

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 59.37

Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza
Baseball/Softball Fields (4)
Basketball Courts (2)
Concession Stand
Fitness Course
Jogging/Walking Path
Playgrounds (3)
Pond
Tennis Courts (10)
Picnic Areas (15)
Restroom Facilities (3)
Open Space

Police Memorial Park
Park includes 3 dog runs.

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 24

Playgrounds (2)
Dog Park
Basketball Court
Picnic Area
Jogging/Walking Path
Tennis Courts (2)
Skate Bowl
Roller Hockey Rink
Desert Garden
Fallen Officer Tree Grove and Memorial Wall
Lou Gehrigs (ALS) Tree Grove
Restroom Facility
Open Space

This is a non-reservable park.

Winding Trails Park
Park includes 1 dog run.

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 4

Playground
Walking Path
Picnic Area
Dog Park
Restrooms

Woofter Park
Park includes 2 dog runs.

Other amenities include:
Approximate Acreage: 9

Playground
Fitness Course
Dog Park
Restroom Facility
Open Space
This is a non-reservable park.

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There are many different things to look at in order to make a decision on the best picks to place a bet on. Looking at the statistics on the different players and teams is one way to help make these picks. Checking with oddsmakers can also be a reliable source. Don't bet on every basketball Picking select teams or games to focus on is always the best idea.

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The Importance of Plyometric Training

I would like to take some time to explain the importance of plyometrics. Some people may wonder why it wouldn't be easier to just work out the legs with some squats and that would be sufficient. Wouldn't getting bigger muscles provide enough strength increase to allow me to jump higher. This basketball true in a sense but definitely not the entire results you are looking for. Using plyometrics increases gains in POWER, not so much in strength. This is where the important part of jumping is seen. Strength will allow you to push hard but it will not ensure that you explode up quickly.

It is actually a proven fact that the more you can lift, the more strength you have, the less power and quickness you possess, assuming no extra cardiovascular work or plyometrics. Let's say there are 2 football players, both weight 200 pounds. One of them can squat 400, and the other can squat 200. Let's say the 200 squatter has a 30 inch vertical and the other guy has a 20 inch vertical. Do you know why this is? Because the weaker athlete has less time output with each forceful motion. His training allows him to shorten the amount of time required to reach his maximum force output, leading to more power from each contraction.

Using more power is certainly effective for many athletes out there. That is why plyometrics are so prevalent in sport-specific training by trainers across the world. Power is just as important, it not more, than strength in several sports. Being quick and jumping high are practically the definition of athleticism these days. Every time you see someone with a 40 inch vertical dunk a ball you immediately react with a thought about how athletic that person may be. Someone lifting 300 pounds does not stir up the same thoughts for most people. Strength and quickness are certainly not hand in hand, whereas power is. This is where you improve upon your type II basketball fibers for quickness and explosiveness. These are also known as your fast-twitch muscle fibers. The main goal is to shorten the time between the contraction and the stretch of the muscle.

The importance of plyometrics revolves around the basic concept that a pre-stretched muscle is capable of generating more force. The muscle must be stretched before the concentric movement, and it must occur immediately before the concentric movement. Simply jumping up in the air fulfills these requirements. However, plyometrics can be performed with upper body routines as well, it is not only for lower body things to improve leg speed which will improve running and jumping. One can also perform exercises such as clap push-ups or medicine ball throws off a wall or either straight up in the air. Medicine balls are a great aid to have in order to improve upper body plyometric abilities.

It is proven that someone will jump higher is they first bend their knees slightly, rather than just going up as hard as they can. Also, a person can decrease their total jump if they bend their knees too much. You must load up the muscles quickly and the right amount. The muscle is loaded with an eccentric, lengthening action and immediately it is shortened with a concentric action. The main important factor in this is the stretch reflex. This reflex allows the muscle to act more forcefully and use momentum to your advantage. It is proven that this type of training for 1-3 times a week for about 8-16 weeks in a row can provide great results. Any further training and it will be a lot of stress on the joints in the legs and could result in no further gains.

It is also proven that plyometric training mixed with strength training can result in greater gains in both departments. However, it is recommended not to perform each on the same day to also avoid over-training and getting the most energy out of each workout. Plyometric training will bridge the gap between strength and speed. It will benefit athletes of all ages if done correctly.

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Taking a Look at DC Vs Marcel Comic Books

Comic books have entertained audiences since the 1930s with their quick, easy-to-read artwork and appealing, over-the-top characters. Behind Batman, Spiderman, Superman, the X-Men or other comic book heroes, there are behemoth enterprises that have dominated the comic book world for decades. While Marvel Comic Books and DC Comic Books have rivaled each other for years, occasionally the characters team up in epic battles within "the Amalgam Universe," such as in Silver Surfer versus Green Lantern, Flash versus Quicksilver, or Elektra versus Catwoman. While there are many obvious similarities between the two giants, there are also some stark contrasts.

Motivation, cause and effect are all very important considerations when analyzing the difference between Marvel and DC. Marvel characters often struggle with a myriad of internal forces and mental battles. For instance, the Hulk has struggled with an explosive temper, while Spiderman has always struggled to balance his personal life with the demands of being a superhero. Wolverine also has competing nuances of animalistic urges and human civility.

Once action has been taken, these characters often ponder what has happened and sometimes second-guess themselves. These "very human-like" characters were generally ordinary but gained powers from science accidents, radiation exposure, spider bites, genetic mutation or some other event. The setting for Marvel graphic novels are in real places like New York, Los Angeles or Toronto. Some basketball Marvel puts a more modern spin on comic books and fulfills a more psychological need for its readers.

By contrast, the superheroes of DC comic books are nearly god-like in their perfection and function; more like mythological heroes. Their only weaknesses come from exterior factors, like Superman coming into contact with kryptonite or Batman being without his super utility belt.

They got their powers from supernatural, magical or alien means and they exist in ethereal worlds like Metropolis, Gotham City, Star City and the Dreaming. Over the years, newer adaptations of the comic books have gotten more into the psychological side of these characters, but generally speaking, the fans of DC appreciate the boldness, the confidence, the skills and the innate intelligence of these immaculate characters.

In the end, it's hard to really say which comic book series reigns supreme. DC, the old dinosaur, has the oldest legacy of all comic books and can rightfully claim the invention of superheroes as we know them (with Superman debuting in 1938). Their characters were perfect, basketball and almost god-like in their abilities and powers.

However, Marvel Comic Books brought a whole new spin on superheroes with their modern take; that many superheroes were just ordinary people with day jobs and complex emotions, yet wound up finding their callings as heroes (or villains) following a series of unusual events. Many comic fans will read both so the rivalry has always been friendly, but a person's favorite character may say a lot about why he or she reads.

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How to Change Losing Teams

If you coach long enough, I think everyone will coach an extremely young team basketball terms of experience or maturity. A lot of young teams struggle to win. Experience is usually an underrated trait. The fact you have been through something before helps you grow and you learn how to handle it better the next time. As a coach you hope that learning comes through successes but a lot of the time it doesn't. Young teams often lose a lot of close games because they work hard but they just don't make enough good decisions to win the close game.

The main problem is when young teams lose a lot of close games and a lot of games overall. It is natural to lose some confidence and the only thing that truly builds confidence is success. I really do not think confidence can be built any other way. Encouragement or basketball they are talented does not build confidence. Winning close games builds confidence, coming back when they were challenged creates confidence.

So, you have a young team with no confidence...what can you do to keep them working hard? Effort and determination to get better is key. They must see the big picture. I believe they must see a "real life" connection. Rough times in basketball is nothing compared to a man losing his job with kids to feed. That's true pressure. You can use basketball to help build mental toughness though which would help you in that position.

I think the team also needs to know what it means to respect the game. How the game is "supposed" to be played. That has nothing to do with zone defense or offensive schemes. It's about always running back to stop a easy basket. It's about sliding over to take a charge. It's about making the extra pass instead of taking a bad shot. It's about executing fundamentally. The game is bigger than they are. They need to be doing all the small things. Sprinting the floor on offense and defense will lead to good things especially if your man isn't sprinting. Some players will jog back on defense if the guy they are guarding is behind them instead they should be sprinting the floor and helping out their teammates by providing extra help until his guy gets into the half court set.

Cliff notes...I believe they must see the big picture in life. They must have a good mindset to get things done and they must be determined not to fail. They must know how to play the game correctly, fundamentally and in terms of effort and unselfishness. Many players fail in all these areas even great players.

Trevor is an AAU basketball coach. He has worked basketball camps for two Division I programs, Butler University and IPFW. Contact Coach Andershock at tandershock@gmail.com or at http://coachsjourney.blogspot.com.