The transformation of a historic waterfall by
SRP, the
Phoenix Arts Commission and the Arcadia neighborhood allows Phoenix-area residents to experience something old and something new.
Arizona Falls, formed by a natural 20-foot drop along the Arizona Canal between what is now 56th and 58th streets, reopened in June 2003 as a restored hydroelectric plant and neighborhood gathering place where visitors can learn, interact and reflect. The new Arizona Falls combines art, history and technology to generate clean electricity from the canalâs waterfall.
The History of the Site
In the late 1800s, Phoenicians enjoyed the wonders of Arizona Falls, gathering there to picnic, socialize and dance near the cool water.