Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix, AZ, which is also called Margaret T. Hance Deck Park, is located in the central part of Phoenix. The park is built on top of the I-10 tunnel, which is where the "deck" part came from in the name. It's named after Margaret T. Hance, a women that honored the city by being their major for 8 years starting her term in 1976 and ending it in 1984. Upon her death in 1990, Margaret left the town with quite a good memory and legacy. This park is still a place for the locals to gather for get together or just a place to relax.
The Margaret T. Hance Park has many activities take place there including the Japanese Tea House, the Irish Cultural Center, Friendship Garden and the annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Family Faire. Next year, it will be the home to the Scottish Highland Games. There is no admission fee for this inner-city park, but many families find it the perfect place for picnics, family outings and small group outings. Groups such as girl and boy scouts have a great time in a park such as this. Some of the attractions to the Margaret T. Hance Park is the sand volleyball pits, restrooms, large playground area and full lighting system, making it accessible at night, too.
This park and facility is also used for many other events and activities. The Arizona Book Festival and the Light the Night walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are two of the great events that take place here. There is plenty of free parking available here so don't hesitate to bring a large crowd here.
