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

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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

• Amplified Sound Permits​

• Beer Permits​

• Inflatable (Bounce Houses)
  Inflatables that involve water are prohibited.

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.​​​​