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Hotels near Civic Space Park: (0.11 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown (0.12 mi) The Westin Phoenix Downtown (0.20 mi) Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown (0.28 mi) Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown (0.25 mi) Sheraton Phoenix Downtown View all hotels near Civic Space Park on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Civic Space Park: (0.12 mi) Province Urban Kitchen & Bar (0.07 mi) Bowl of Greens Fine Salads (0.10 mi) Jacy & Dakota's (0.22 mi) Pomo Pizzeria Phoenix (0.14 mi) Pizza Hut View all restaurants near Civic Space Park on Tripadvisor

Civic Space Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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“Creepy and Dark on a Friday Night in February @7pm”

Feb 2021

We followed our iphone gps to the park location. I had my kids all twisted around, trying to locate this park. When we finally arrived, it is dark. (2/5/21) We were there on a friday night, around 7pm in February. Why would it not be lit on a weekend? There were no trendy ice cream, coffee or cake shops bordering the park. Just dark buildings. We did see the wire framework of the light structure- it would have been cool had it been lit. We will NEVER get back to phoenix- there was nothing about this city that appealed to my family of teens. Good thing we had stopped at Top Golf in Scottsdale on the way in.

“Only darkness”

Jan 2021

Unfortunately the art piece does not light up every night and there is no way to know which night the lights will be on. I was very disappointed to have driven here from Chandler just to see nothing. Who ever is in charge of lighting this art work, please make a schedule.

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blissfulTraveler20

Scottsdale, AZ26 contributions

Sculpture is not always lit at night.

Apr 2017 • Couples

A great concept that I looked forward to seeing. I made the 30 mile drive downtown to see this last night, a Friday evening. We reached the park about 8pm. The park was completely black/unlit. The only way I knew I was in the right place was by seeing the 2 unmistakable suspension booms that hold the sculpture up. It was not illuminated last night, so not sure what has happened to this piece of artwork.

Written April 15, 2017

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ticoalra

Jefferson, MD310 contributions

Some green space in a city

May 2016 • Business

I had read in many places that this was a must see when downtown. We went during the day and were disappointed. The gardens of Arizona Center were much nicer and relaxing. To me it was basically just an expanse of grass. Not a lot of landscaping. The art work was cool. If you are in the area, stop by, but don't make a special trip across town for it.

Written May 10, 2016

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Ally T

Boston, MA34 contributions

Beautiful space, no sense of community

Mar 2016

The park features an interesting public art installation and a beautifully maintained landscape of plants that provide nice shade and green grass to sit on (a rare site in downtown Phoenix). Unfortunately, no one ever seems to hang out here. It would be a great place to grab a drink at one of several nearby cafes and lay in the grass and read or chat with friends, but I never see the park used this way. Unfortunately, it is much more often occupied by people down on their luck, be it homeless people or apparent drug addicts.
Here's to hoping the city will one day take better care of disadvantaged residents so the park will feel like a safe and fun place for everyone to enjoy.

Written March 31, 2016

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Lori K

Fall Creek, WI30 contributions

Creepy and Dark on a Friday Night in February @7pm

Feb 2021

We followed our iphone gps to the park location. I had my kids all twisted around, trying to locate this park. When we finally arrived, it is dark. (2/5/21)
We were there on a friday night, around 7pm in February. Why would it not be lit on a weekend?
There were no trendy ice cream, coffee or cake shops bordering the park. Just dark buildings.
We did see the wire framework of the light structure- it would have been cool had it been lit.
We will NEVER get back to phoenix- there was nothing about this city that appealed to my family of teens. Good thing we had stopped at Top Golf in Scottsdale on the way in.

Written February 14, 2021

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Faith D

Florida156 contributions

Only darkness

Jan 2021 • Couples

Unfortunately the art piece does not light up every night and there is no way to know which night the lights will be on. I was very disappointed to have driven here from Chandler just to see nothing. Who ever is in charge of lighting this art work, please make a schedule.

Written January 30, 2021

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groulxtj

Memphis, MI80 contributions

Just a park

Oct 2014 • Couples

This is just a park with an art piece in it. While the art piece was cool at night, and there was a band playing, I guess I expected more. Also, as an out-of-towner, the name was deceiving. This is not a 'space-related' park, it is just a park.

Written October 28, 2014

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Steve Y

Silver Spring, MD4,119 contributions

Got My Wish....was awesome!

Apr 2019 • Solo

So I finally got my wish to return here at night, as I was back in Phoenix. Was really awesome! Super-fantastic way to light up the structure! Truly a night spectacle!
Won't mind coming back here again in the future!

Written August 4, 2019

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chad david s

Atlanta, GA96 contributions

Her Secret Is Patience

Mar 2015 • Business

I was handling PR for a festival in the park called Phoenix Lights. It was the perfect size and setting for the event. Plenty of natural spots to relax in the shade and a great view of the city. Definitely go to check out the floating sculpture, entitled Her Secret Is Patience.

Written May 20, 2015

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Jptravelswithfreedom

2,151 contributions

Pretty during nightime

Apr 2013

This place look so pretty during night the lights make this artpiece look wonderful that you want to be for a short Walk or a bike ride.

Written April 13, 2013

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Steve Y

Silver Spring, MD4,119 contributions

Really Wish I Was Here At Night!

Apr 2018 • Solo

Came here once, but unfortunately it was midday and not at night, when the structure is all lit up!
Nice area that is part of ASU Campus.
Next time I am in Phoenix, I will definitely come back when it's dark.

Written December 30, 2018

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