The Scottsdale Civic Center

Visit the Scottsdale Civic Center sometime for some free fun checking out art and elaborate water features.

 

Library Pond near parking garage
Library Pond near parking garage

 

 

The Scottsdale Civic Center is one of my favorite places to go for a walk, and I have dragged friends and family alike to check it out many times over the years. There are several varieties of flowers and trees.

 

Roses at Sunset
Roses at Sunset

 

There are also several fountains, which are loud enough to tune out the city noise and be really relaxing.

 

One of the many fountains
One of the many fountains

 

There are several pieces of public art to check out as well.

 

Public Art piece
Public Art piece

 

You can even play chess (if you bring you own pieces) at one of the many tables in a secluded courtyard.

 

Chess area in courtyard
Chess area in courtyard

 

But best of all, it’s near Sugar Bowl ice cream shop, so after a long walk, you can cool off with a bowl of ice cream from the oldest ice cream shop in Scottsdale. Yum!