Dogs in Desert Shores: Rules, Parks, and Lake Access

Desert Shores is a dog friendly community. The lakes, walking trails, and 4.5 mile Loop draw dog walkers daily. There is no dedicated dog park within Desert Shores itself, but options sit nearby. Where do residents walk dogs in Desert Shores? The 8.5 miles of internal trails are the main dog walking

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How Walkable Is Desert Shores? Walk Score and Reality

Desert Shores has a Walk Score of 39 out of 100, ranked the 22nd most walkable neighborhood in Las Vegas. That earns a car dependent rating. Inside the community, 8.5 miles of trails and a walkable Lakeside Village change the picture. What does a Walk Score of 39 actually mean? Walk Score 39/100 put

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Is Desert Shores Safe? A Look at the Crime Numbers

Desert Shores is generally a safe northwest Las Vegas neighborhood. Overall crime rate is 44.12 per 1,000 residents (CrimeGrade C-). Violent crime sits at 4.188 per 1,000 (CrimeGrade C+, near the US average). What do the crime numbers actually say? Desert Shores ranks in the 37th percentile for safe

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