Like many others have said, Container Park is a new retail complex in Downtown Las Vegas comprised of shipping containers.  It's trendy and eclectic and offers a safe, clean place for families to hang out during the day and a \"contained\" place for the 21+ crowd to socialize at night.  There is adequate, if not ample, street parking around Container Park and rates are $1/hour (maximum 2 hours).  I believe parking is free after 6pm -- anyone know for sure?  \n\nWe went in the afternoon during a weekday and found the place very quiet (not a surprise).  Cool things: praying mantis sculpture at entrance, treehouse and slide in the center of the park, super yummy smells emanating from the various restaurants.  Not so cool: how excited will people be to visit Container Park in the summer during the day?  This park is obviously meant to be enjoyed whilst wandering around outside.  Will there be misters come summer to rehydrate the bodies of the dehydrated visitors staggering around for relief from the desert sun?  \n\nI would have liked more variety in the existing shops.  They range from recycled jewellery/housewares, \"artsy\" women's apparel, goodies (frozen desserts, cupcakes), and art galleries.  Fun to browse, but not enough interest to keep my attention for very long.  Then again, perhaps I have a shorter attention span than most other people....?\n\nWe ended our visit to Container Park by chilling at The Beat Coffeehouse (just a short walk away).  Great way to conclude the afternoon and another plus in favour of Container Park!