New Mosaic Mural Installed at Centennial Hills Park
The city-commissioned artwork officially debuts to the public on November 12.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in National Parks
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Centennial Hills residents will see a new 30-foot-wide desert-themed mural gracing the local park as the City of Las Vegas expands its public arts collection. Artist Lee Lanier recently finished installing the mosaic, which depicts landscapes including Valley of Fire and Red Rock State Park, onto a restroom facility.
Why it matters
The city arts commission identified the Centennial Hills Park structure for this installation to grow the local collection of tile murals. The project reflects an ongoing effort to integrate public art into community-used infrastructure throughout the northwest valley.
The completed mural spans 30 feet in width and 12 feet in height, utilizing 27 individual panels that weigh a combined total of nearly one ton.
The players
Lee Lanier
The artist and co-founder of the Dam Short Film Festival who created and installed the mosaic.
City of Las Vegas
The municipal government that commissioned the mural for a park facility.
The details
Artist Lee Lanier constructed the panels over three months in his garage before mounting them with concrete screws to ensure durability. Each panel weighs up to 130 pounds, requiring a secure fit to the park building's exterior. The city selected the site as part of its broader initiative to incorporate murals into public spaces.
Timeline
Lanier began installing the panels in October 2026.
The official public unveiling is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This project follows the pattern set by the City of Las Vegas Arts Commission to install permanent visual art on existing municipal park infrastructure. It marks a continued effort to extend public mural programs beyond downtown and the Arts District into northwest neighborhoods.
Park visitors should note that the exterior of the restroom facility now features the completed 27-panel mosaic. Residents can view the finished art piece in person starting now ahead of the formal ceremony next month.
The takeaway
Visitors to Centennial Hills Park can now view the desert-themed landscapes on the newly decorated restroom building. Mark your calendar for the formal unveiling event scheduled for November 12.
What happens next
The public is invited to attend the official unveiling of the mosaic at Centennial Hills Park on November 12, 2026.
Further reading
Find more information on local recreation and park improvements in the National Parks section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Boulder City Review.
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