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    Steele Indian School Park

    3.8 (76 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    The ever popular amigurumi for sale at the Matsuri Festival Steele Indian Park   Feb 22, 2025
    Diane M.

    This 75 acre park is where I attended the 2025 Matsuri festival last weekend. This Japanese cultural event has grown so much in the last five years that the organizers moved it from Heritage Park to Steele Indian School Park. This park offers recreational facilities such as walking paths, volleyball courts, ramadas, a pond, called bird lake and is stocked with trout and bass for fishing. There is a memorial hall, veteran site and entry garden with arbor bridge to see. There are event spaces and amphitheaters which make it ideal for holding festivals or other local events. I was happy Matsuri was held here because I hadn't visited this park yet and learned about some of its history, There was one of several boarding schools on this land that the US government used to assimilate Native American children into Euro-American culture. In 1935 the school had 900 children. It closed in 1990 and now is a reminder of its complicated history.

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    John S.

    Arizona Matsuri Japanese Festival 2-22-25 Visit Better Than Chinese Festival. There were some concerns in one of the restroom buildings. There were no signs and one man came out of the women's restroom even though there were women inside. Bookoff- You made the biggest mistake of not bringing your used books selection and I came solely for that and you only brought your anime stuff. Shame on you! The Japanese Flea Market had at least a few books on their table. Note to people who are looking for used books, don't even bother going to this festival. Just go to their stores. Daiso- You didn't bring any snacks or drinks to beat Neko Mart of Tempe. Shame on you. On the plus side you were doing surveys that give customers 10% off on their future purchases. Mostly the same group of vendors came back. Taiko drums were the best. Beard Papa's Cream Puff line was long. I think it was okay regardless of my expectations. The good part was going to Paris Baguette on Central after visiting the festival. Big shout outs to Japan Airlines and the Japanese Consulate for being there. I would say bluntly this festival could be better but I guess it just depends on planning and budget and sponsors and sponsorship. Good turnout though. Good and chill crowds.

    Nicole R.

    I stopped by this park for an event on a Sunday afternoon. There was ample parking. The park has a bunch of ramadas, a playground, and an amphitheater. It's a fairly large park with some nice ponds and trees. I could see myself coming back here to read and walk around on a nice day.

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    Tom E.

    This is a high end recycle, repurpose, re-use project. Yes, thousands of Native American children were taken. from their families and homelands to this vocational education and training center. The United States Congress expected the Indigenous people in our part of North America to be 100% assimilated into my Northern European way of life. More importantly...All THat LAND! Could be "reclaimed". Native America is still here. Native America will stay here. It will continue to grow, develop and appear in the utmost beauty. The City of Phoenix has noted and honored the role of this Federal Institution, creating a historical sanctuary and respite for every visitor here. An oasis in this Land of Endless development and added heat. There are walkways, a Visitor's Center, Ramadan for gathering, ponds, canals, bathing spaces built into a piece of our Nnation's history and culture that cannot be erased or whitewashed away as long as this park shall live.

    Luis T.

    Amazing place for Fourth of July celebrations. The park is huge and pretty clean most of the time. Unfortunately they do not have a lot of shade during the day.

    Merrill O.

    This was a beautiful little park. Larger than I expected. Lots of walking and seating areas. Quite a few people fishing in the lake (AZ permit needed). Lovely if you're just looking for a quick walk in the city area.

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    Kris L.

    This review is for the auditorium of the park. We attended a concert by the music students of Rosie's house and found the acoustics to be very good, the seating was comfortable and the building was interesting with several historical narratives and photos. The student performances were also great, and such a worthy organization that provides music instruction for children.

    Linea S.

    Beautiful park and right off the Valley Metro! Nice park, volleyball court, basketball court with bathrooms near by!

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    Tiffany S.

    This is a really amazing park located in the downtown area in Phoenix Arizona it hosts a wonderful pond with ducks in it, also there is a dog park located there too. This park hosts lots of festivals I was there for one in particular the Caribbean carnival 2017; I have come to several of the Caribbean carnival's here starting off with the parade that starts at third Street and makes its way to the entrance of the park. It's a great way for the Caribbean people to take pride and show our culture. Be sure to come prepared with plenty of water because it can get rather hot out here in the Arizona sun.

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    Such a cool and beautiful park. The history is worthy. This park sponsors many major events. The park is right on the light Rail path too.

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