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Civic Space Park

424 N. Central A​ve.
602-262-7490
Park open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.


Splash Pad Information and Hours
The splash pad operates the last Saturday in May through September. ​

Monday-Friday: 4 p.m to 8 p.m. 

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

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Sustainable Park Features

The park utilizes sustainable design techniques to generate power, keep the area cool and capture rain water.​

  • Solar panels on the park's shade structures will generate 75 kilowatts of power (enough to power 8 to 9 residential homes) to offset the park's lighting and electrical needs

  • Extensive shade - more than 70 percent of the park's surface area will be shaded when its trees and vegetation reach maturity

  • Hard surfaces made with pervious concrete and pavers that reduce heat reflection and allow rainfall to seep through, reducing damaging storm runoff

  • Trees planted with a system that utilizes grates and specially engineered soils to protect roots, minimize compaction and allow ample room for root expansion

  • Immediate access to light rail and bus transit stations, located just feet from the park, encourage pedestrian visitation and use of mass transit - zero parking spaces were built for the park​

Parks and Recreation Events

 

 

El Oso Splashpad Grand Openinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4737El Oso Splashpad Grand OpeningEl Oso Park, 3451 N 75 Avenue6/1/2023 5:00:00 PM6/1/2023 10:00:00 PMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b Join the Phoenix Parks and Recreation for the grand opening of El Oso Park Splashpad. ​
FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training Classhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4710FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training ClassRose Mofford Sports Complex: 9833 N 25th Ave6/2/2023 1:15:00 AM6/2/2023 2:15:00 AMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​FitPHX is offering FREE FitLot Circuit Training Classes from May 9-June 22, 2023. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 615-715p. Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.phoenix.gov/fitphx A FitLot is a free outdoor fitness park is for all ages and abilities. Similar in size to a playground the FitLot is shaded, safety surfaced and features 11 pieces of equipment. With open floor space and 32 attachment points for resistance bands (bring your own!), park users can perform dozens of exercises for cardio, balance, flexibility and strength training. The FitLot is free and open to the community during park hours.
World Atlatl Dayhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4753World Atlatl DayS'edav Va'aki Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix AZ 850346/3/2023 4:00:00 PM6/3/2023 7:00:00 PMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ Celebrate World Atlatl Day and test your prehistoric hunting skills at S'edav Va'aki (formerly Pueblo Grande) Museum on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 900am to noon!​ What is an atlatl? It is a weapon predating the bow and arrow. Used worldwide for thousands of years, it proved an effective weapon. A stick with a hook on the end to hold the dart/spear, it increased the distance, speed, and force of the dart/spear. The goal of World Atlatl Day is to increase awareness and appreciation of this ancient technology and have as many people throw an atlatl on a single day as possible. S.A.L.T. is a local Arizona group whose mission is to teach, share, learn, and practice the skills that allowed ancient people to not only survive but to thrive in their respective environments. This free event is open to the public and will feature the local primitive skills group, S.A.L.T. (Study of Ancient Lifeways and Technologies), who will be conducting an atlatl demonstration. Pre-registration is not required, and no experience is needed to join the demonstration. For more information on this or other events at S'edav Va'aki Museum, visit pueblogrande.com or call (602) 495-0901.
FitPHX Fall into Fitnesshttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4745FitPHX Fall into FitnessVirtual6/7/2023 1:00:00 AM6/7/2023 2:00:00 AMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​Virtual Fall into Fitness is a free, family-friendly social fitness experience for all ages, levels and abilities. For more information & to register, visit phoenix.gov/fitphx
FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training Classhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4711FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training ClassRose Mofford Sports Complex: 9833 N 25th Ave6/7/2023 1:15:00 AM6/7/2023 2:15:00 AMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​FitPHX is offering FREE FitLot Circuit Training Classes from May 9-June 22, 2023. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 615-715p. Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.phoenix.gov/fitphx A FitLot is a free outdoor fitness park is for all ages and abilities. Similar in size to a playground the FitLot is shaded, safety surfaced and features 11 pieces of equipment. With open floor space and 32 attachment points for resistance bands (bring your own!), park users can perform dozens of exercises for cardio, balance, flexibility and strength training. The FitLot is free and open to the community during park hours.​

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​Civic Space Park offers residents, professionals, students and downtown visitors a setting with unique urban design, sustainable construction and operational features, along with a landmark public sculpture by artist Janet Echelman.

Civic Space Park is home to the A.E. England Building Gallery (424 N. Central Ave.) - a local art space. The building, named for the business formerly housed there, offers space for meetings, presentations, small banquets, art events and classes. Arizona State University and the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department collaboratively manage and plan programming.​​​​​

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Resources for Picnics, Gatherings, and Events

Special Activity​ Requests are required for gatherings that have any of the following:

  • More Than 50 Attendees

  • Catering

  • Commercial Event Equipment

  • ​Generator Power

  • Advertising or Media Promotion

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​​For inquiries about renting space at the A.E. England Building, please email the Civic Space Park team or call 602-262-7490.​​​​