{"id":6602,"date":"2022-10-17T16:46:47","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T23:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.srpnet.com\/?p=6602"},"modified":"2023-06-09T14:31:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T21:31:12","slug":"art-and-history-along-the-canals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.srpnet.com\/es\/art-and-history-along-the-canals\/","title":{"rendered":"Art and history along the canals"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fall, winter and spring seasons in Arizona are a great time to get out and safely enjoy<\/a> one of the greatest perks of Phoenix living \u2014 over 131 miles of Greater Phoenix canal trails<\/a>. When asked to think of cities with thriving canals, where do you think of? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most, visions of Amsterdam and Venice come to mind, but there are actually many cities with more miles of canals than Venice<\/a> \u2014 Phoenix included!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Peoria to Gilbert and Mesa to Tolleson, the sprawling waterways connect communities and carry water \u2014 the desert\u2019s most precious resource \u2014from the SRP water system to customers across the Valley. In fact, they have for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience Valley heritage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the 1800s, decades of unpredictable droughts and floods plagued early Arizona settlers. A water and delivery system built upon ancient Indigenous canals<\/a> allowed the Greater Phoenix area to grow and thrive. A group of visionary Phoenix residents formed the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association and pledged their land as collateral to secure a federal loan to build Theodore Roosevelt Dam, and the rest is history! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because SRP and Arizona statehood<\/a> are so intertwined, you will find historical sites along the canal trails. In addition, you\u2019ll enjoy commissioned public art and interesting points along the way. You\u2019ll even discover a hidden waterfall<\/a> in the middle of metro Phoenix! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sightseeing along Greater Phoenix canal trails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether walking or biking, SRP and city partners have created ADA-accessible and lit paths for residents to enjoy. What will you spot along the way? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To this day, Greater Phoenix is rich with centuries-old heritage and historical sites, many of them accessible via canals. SRP\u2019s Heritage Map<\/a> is a great place to learn about and experience Phoenix history for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the locations of the last known remaining zanjero house<\/a>, a historical canal-turned-recreational path in Phoenix and historical waterways like the Central Avenue Historic Ditch as well as the approximate historical location of the Salt River Valley Canal. You may also recognize some other well-known historical sites, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n