Whitney Ranch

Whitney Ranch—technically part of Whitney, an unincorporated area historically known as East Las Vegas and now within Henderson city limits—offers ArchWell Health members a community rich in easy-access recreation, gentle green spaces, and wellness opportunities just a short distance from the heart of Las Vegas .

Begin your wellness routine at the Whitney Recreation & Senior Center, located at 5712 E. Missouri Avenue. Open Monday through Friday (8 a.m.–6 p.m.), the dual-purpose facility features an indoor senior center (open until 3 p.m.), fitness and aerobics rooms, a gymnasium, game and community rooms, computer labs, and a neighborhood pool offering open swim hours for older adults. Older Adults can enjoy free access to many programs, including chair fitness, pickleball, bingo, social clubs, and occasional special events like seasonal luncheons or wellness talks.

Just down the street, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center and Aquatic Complex spans 41,000 ft² and is open to local residents with an ID card that’s free for adults 60+. The center features aerobics/dance rooms, a gym, racquetball/wallyball courts, classroom spaces, and an aquatic area—perfect for gentle walk-to routines or splash-based activity.

For outdoor movement close by, Whitney Mesa Recreation Area and Nature Preserve offers a 1-mile ADA-accessible trail through multiple desert and streamside habitats, along with interpretive signage and picnic areas—ideal for peaceful nature walks, birdwatching, or simply relaxing in restored natural surroundings.

Although organized cooking classes are not regularly offered within Whitney Ranch, the senior center and local parks occasionally sponsor casual nutrition demonstrations and healthy-meal showcases, often during themed luncheons or community gatherings tied to seasonal events.

If you're in search of larger outdoor retreats, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs—about 15 miles northwest—is a stately 2,000-acre urban oasis featuring spring-fed lakes, fishing spots, shaded lawns, and birdwatching areas—perfect for peaceful day outings with picnic tables and accessible paths.

Whether you're enjoying indoor chair-based movement classes, walking through quiet desert trails, socializing over a game or lunch at the center, or marveling at local desert flora, Whitney Ranch gives ArchWell Health members easy access to balance, community, and nature on their doorstep.