The North Side of Kiwanis Park is Ready for a Refresh!
Spring has sprung and new things are sprouting for Kiwanis Park. The city of Tempe wants your input and ideas for what residents want to see on the north side of the park (Baseline Road to Kiwanis Lake). Community members will choose their favorite inclusive play equipment and shade elements, playground themes, and amenities for a new dog park, while reviewing the selected layout for the area. The improvements are funded out of the city’s Capital Improvement Program budget, as part of the Parks Improvement Plan, which is reinvesting more than $60 million into Tempe parks over the next five years. Additional modifications or enhancements to other park amenities are not included in the budgeted amount. View an on-demand video and project details and comment online through April 9 at tempe.gov/government/community-services/parks/parks-capital-improvements-plan/kiwanis-north-park-improvements.
Photo courtesy of Tempe Tourism
Join the Pat Tillman Foundation for Pat’s Run for a 4.2-mile course that winds through the streets of Tempe ending inside Sun Devil Stadium at the 42-yard line on April 15. All participants in the 4.2-mile event – in Tempe, at a Tillman Honor Run, or virtually – will receive a limited-edition Sport-Tek race shirt and the first in a three-medal series; kids’ race participants will receive a Sport Tek shirt and a prize. Arrive early! Wheelchair participants begin at 7 a.m., and the 4.2-mile run/walk begins at 7:05 a.m. The Kids’ Run starts at 10 a.m.
Join head coach Kenny Dillingham and company at the 2023 Spring Football Game following Pat’s Run. Admission is free! For more information, visit pattillmanfoundation.org.
On April 15, SanTan Gardens presents Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, and a Band with a pig roast and food from the SanTan Brewing food truck from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music by J.D. Graham, Jim Bachmann, and The Cole Trains, along with an array of tasty eats including pulled pork sandwiches, chopped brisket, chipotle bacon cheeseburgers, and more. Advance tickets are $18 and $25 on the day of the event. SanTan Gardens is located at 495 E. Warner Rd., Chandler. For more information, visit santanbrewing.com/events.
Test your limits by participating in the “A” Mountain Challenge, running through April 30. Challenge yourself to climb “A” Mountain, earn exciting rewards, and support downtown Tempe merchants at the same time. Presented by the Downtown Tempe Authority, the fun, healthy, and safe event showcases “A” Mountain in Tempe (also known as Hayden Butte) as a convenient and accessible hiking destination, while giving participants the chance to support the Downtown Tempe community and compete for prizes.
To participate in the “A” Mountain Challenge, complete the registration online and pay an entry fee of $25. Your registration includes a special challenge t-shirt and access to the online portal where you will record your hikes. The more you climb “A” Mountain, the more prizes you will earn from downtown Tempe businesses. To sign up and for more information, visit runsignup.com/race/az/tempe/amountainchallenge.
Photo courtesy of Vision Gallery
Chandler Unified School District’s most gifted artists put their work on display for the community to experience in this annual showcase. The burgeoning artists from Basha, Hamilton, Perry, Arizona College Prep, Casteel, and Chandler high schools display their talents and viewpoints through paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, and photographs. With more than 100 works on display, there is always something for everyone in this exhibition. Student artwork is on display for free from April 19 to May 10 at Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. For more information, visit visiongallery.org/event/cusd-annual-showcase.
