Overview

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Margaret T. Hance Park is a 32-acre urban green space built atop the I?10 Deck Park Tunnel in the heart of downtown Phoenix, spanning between 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street. Open daily from early morning until late evening, the park features playgrounds (including the large Fiesta Bowl Play area), a splash pad, adult-size sand volleyball courts, picnic ramadas, a dedicated dog park, drinking fountains, shade structures, and restrooms. Adjacent to cultural landmarks—the Japanese Friendship Garden, Irish Cultural Center/McClelland Library, Phoenix Center for the Arts, and Burton Barr Central Library—it hosts diverse events year-round, from music festivals and cultural celebrations to community fitness and holiday programs. The park underwent a phased $100 million revitalization that included additions like an amphitheater, skate park, café, skate garden, interactive water features, gardens (including the new Republic Services sustainable garden), public art, and improved shade and walkways. Named for Phoenix’s first female mayor, Hance Park stands as a central, accessible oasis, bringing both recreation and urban connectivity to the downtown core.

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Fees: None

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Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_T._Hance_Park

Location

Closest City or Region: Phoenix, Arizona

Coordinates: 33.461680, -112.076161

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February 23, 2025 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye,

Story

After visiting the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, I had some time to kill since most things weren't open yet, so I walked around the park next door for a bit. I really liked their large animal sculptures.

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