Plaza at Mesa City Center
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About Plaza at Mesa City Center
Urban Oasis
Located in the heart of downtown Mesa, Arizona, The Plaza at Mesa City Center offers two acres of breathing room along Main Street. This green refuge isn't just another park - it's become the community's living room, where locals gather, connect, and recharge.
What makes this spot special is how it flows right into the Arizona State University (ASU) at Mesa City Center complex. There's no awkward barrier between campus and community here - just a natural blend of academic energy and public space.
Design and Features
The Plaza emerged as part of downtown Mesa's renaissance, and you can feel that revitalization in its thoughtful design. With its flexible open spaces, the park shape-shifts to accommodate everything from quiet afternoon reading to bustling weekend festivals.
One of the coolest features has to be the connection with the neighboring ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center. Find yourself a good spot in the park, and you'll have a great view of the massive screen mounted on the MIX building. On special nights, this transforms the Plaza into an outdoor theater under the Arizona stars.
ADPedal Bar Crawl Tour of Downtown Phoenix
Book up to 14 seats on this two-hour pub crawl of Downtown Phoenix, where your certified party bike pilot will bring you and your merry band of companions to three of our partner bars, where you'll receive exclusive drink specials! And with BYO legal on our pedal pub, all eyes will be on you as you're raising your cans and solo cups while pedaling and partying at the best that Phoenix has to offer!
Community Connection
If you're a student, downtown worker, or just passing through, the Plaza feels like it was made for you. There's something remarkably democratic about how this space welcomes everyone while supporting Mesa's downtown vitality.
You'll also find yourself just steps away from the Sidney Poitier New American Film School - adding a touch of cultural significance that elevates this thoughtfully crafted public space beyond just a pretty patch of green.
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ADSouthern Arizona Full-Day Historical Tour from Phoenix - Private Tour
This day tour gives you the chance to venture south from the Phoenix area to see several historical sites that visitors come from around the world to see. This allows you to experience several very old locations that were so important in the history of Arizona.
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Top Restaurants Near Plaza at Mesa City Center
Que Chevere
0.3 miles142 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Authentic Venezuelan restaurant featuring flavorful Latin American dishes in a casual atmosphere with bar seating.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
0.4 miles212 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Serves spicy, made-to-order fried chicken and classic comfort sides in a casual dining atmosphere.
Worth Takeaway
0.4 miles218 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Minimalist cafe serving artisanal sandwiches made with locally baked bread in a relaxed patio setting.
