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    Grand Canalscape

    Grand Canal logo

    The Grand Canalscape is a 12-mile continuous, multi-use recreational trail system along the Grand Canal in Phoenix – providing a unique opportunity for people to safely walk, run or bike along a dedicated off-street pathway.

    The Grand Canalscape currently extends from 75th Ave near Indian School Road east to 51st Ave, then continues from the I-17 to the Tempe border near 56th Street north of Tempe Town Lake. 

    The Grand Canalscape features a 10 to 12-foot-wide concrete pathway, dusk-to-dawn pedestrian lighting, seating and signalized crossings at major intersections.

    There are several pedestrian/bicycle bridge crossings along the route to provide access to the Canalscape pathway from the opposite side of the canal.

    Aerial view of Grand Canal

    More About the Grand Canalscape

    There are multiple access points along the Grand Canalscape, along with a variety of features and amenities for everyone to enjoy!

    Aerial view of Grand Canal

    Adopt-A-Canal Program

    Help keep the Grand Canalscape looking grand by volunteering with the city’s Adopt-A-Canal program. Volunteers assist with litter pick-up, restocking pet waste stations and reporting damage or graffiti along the pathway. ​

    Sign up for our volunteer interest list to stay in the loop by emailing canalscape@phoenix.gov

    Fun Facts

    • Did you know the Phoenix metro area has 180 miles of canals?  That's more miles of canals than Venice and Amsterdam combined: Venice has about 26 miles and Amsterdam has about 60 miles.​
    • The nine canals that make up the Valley's canal system were developed over the past 100 years, beginning in 1883.​​