Hance Park revamp project picking up steam
By Jeremy Duda
Published on March 23, 2026.
A $100 million long-term revitalization plan at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix is set to enter its next phase, with four new stairway entrances from Central Avenue. The project is being led by Devney Majerle, president and CEO of Downtown Phoenix Inc., whose affiliate Phoenix Community Alliance is part of the revitalization coalition. The new entryways will make the park less hidden and more accessible. The $6 million cost will be covered by a 2023 voter-approved bond, with $250,000 coming from Arizona Public Service. The full phase I revitalization project on the west side is expected to cost about $45 million. Future plans include a new splash pad, bathrooms, a "grab and go" cafe and parks department offices.
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