The park is centered on Tule Springs, a series of small natural spring-fed lakes that form an oasis in this part of the Mojave Desert.

One of the larger urban retreats in the Las Vegas Valley, Tule Springs was once considered to be far out of town but is now encroached by development.

Tule Springs was first designated as a park when it was acquired by the city of Las Vegas in 1964.

[1] The park was named after Nevada state senator Floyd Lamb, who was later convicted of taking a $23,000 bribe from an undercover FBI agent in 1983.

[6] In addition to abundant fishing, the lake area is home to a diverse population of ducks, herons, and peacocks.