City of Tempe, AZ
08/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/31/2026 15:20
Celebrate the reopening of Kiwanis Park north
Celebrate the reopening of the Kiwanis Park north play area with a free Arts in the Parks event, featuring a ribbon cutting, live music, food trucks, arts activities and the Tempe Play Mobile.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23
- 6-8 p.m.
- 5233 S. Ash Ave.
Meet artist Bobby Zokaites, who designed the park's climbable public art sculpture, and enjoy the park improvements, which include:
- Total renovation and expansion of the existing playground with all new equipment and accessible rubber surfacing
- New large group ramada
- Climbable public art sculpture
- New shade structures
- Additional new trees and landscape
- Irrigation upgrades
- New restroom and concession building
- Improved accessible parking and ramps
Live music:
Refreshments:
Free water and sweet treats
Arts activities:
Enjoy a watercolor art project facilitated by local artist Kyllan Maney and a Bag Charm art activity facilitated by local artists Megan Hennessy .
Project Contacts:
Cara Kamienski, Parks and Recreation
[email protected], 480-350-5681
Shauna Warner, Neighborhood Services
[email protected], 480-350-8883
Media Contact:
Savannah Driskill, [email protected], 480-435-5999
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