Spanning over 220 acres in Glendale, Westgate Entertainment District is the primary outdoor sports, dining, shopping, and nightlife hub of Phoenix’s West Valley. Anchored by Desert Diamond Arena and directly adjacent to State Farm Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals), the pedestrian-friendly open-air complex features over 70 restaurants, specialty retailers, movie theaters (AMC Westgate 20), and entertainment concepts (including PopStroke and Chicken N Pickle). At its core lies WaterDance Plaza, featuring a $5 million choreographed dancing fountain, splash pads, and outdoor performance spaces for seasonal festivals, concerts, and pre-game tailgates.
Open-Air District: The central courtyards and fountain plazas are outdoors and open to the elements, while individual stores, venues, and restaurants feature fully climate-controlled interiors.
Cashless Site: Most individual merchants, bars, and event-day parking lots operate on a 100% cashless basis (accepting major cards and contactless mobile pay).
Water Features: Features interactive fountain displays and splash pad areas in Fountain Park and WaterDance Plaza.
Extensive surface lots and garages (Lots 1–7, Lot G, Lot J, etc.) surround the district.
Non-Event Days: Complimentary free parking throughout all primary surface lots. Metered “STAR” street parking is available step-free for $3/hour.
Stadium / Arena Event Days: Paid event parking applies across surrounding lots (operated via cashless automated license plate readers). Westgate patrons can receive up to 2 hours of complimentary parking by scanning on-site QR codes.
Bus: Accessible via Valley Metro bus routes serving Glendale Avenue and 91st/95th Avenues.
Rideshare: Dedicated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zones operate along 93rd Avenue, Sunrise Blvd, and Maryland Avenue on event days.
Fully ADA compliant with step-free concrete walkways connecting parking areas, shops, dining patios, fountains, and adjacent stadium/arena gates.
Leashed, well-behaved pets in open outdoor areas and dog-friendly restaurant patios.
Strollers, personal mobility equipment, and casual clothing.
Family-friendly visits, outdoor walks, and patio dining.
Unattended pets, skateboards, rollerblades, or motorized scooters on pedestrian walkways.
Outside alcohol on public plazas (alcohol consumption restricted to permitted restaurant patios and designated event zone boundaries).
Weapons of any kind, unauthorized solicitation, or open flames.