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Ice Age Fossils State Park
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LocationNorth Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Coordinates36°19′07″N 115°12′22″W / 36.31861°N 115.20611°W / 36.31861; -115.20611
Area315 acres (127 ha)
Established2017
EtymologyIce age-era fossils found in the area
Operated byNevada Division of State Parks
OpenWeekends 8am - 4:30pm
DesignationNevada state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Ice Age Fossils State Park is a 315-acre state park in North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on the northernmost fringe of the metropolitan area. It is located adjacent to the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument near Willie McCool Regional Park. The park saw its grand opening on January 20, 2024.

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