Hometown Celebrations
To help Marley Park residents get to know their neighbors and create cherished memories, the Marley Park Community Life team plans year-round celebrations for the community.
Resident Billy Bungert loved growing up with the celebrations of her hometown, a small suburb of Oklahoma City. “My fondest memories are of the parties, ice cream socials and carnivals that seemed to happen all the time. I loved being part of them.” When Bungert and her husband relocated to Surprise, AZ and found a home in Marley Park, she was able to experience again those same memorable celebrations. “Organized events are the real glue of a community because they bring people together,” she says
Hometown Celebrations are an important aspect of life at Marley Park. Residents come together throughout the year to celebrate and grown friendships within the community.
Visitors to the plaza often take note of the striking artwork anchoring the corner of Marley Park Plaza, in Plaza Park. This treasured work is Penumbra (which means a partial shadow between regions of complete shadow and complete illumination) was designed as part of a wonderful relationship Marley Park has with the West Valley Arts Council. West Valley Arts Council’s Gallery 37 program created this public art as a gateway to and symbol of the Marley Park community. The project was created during the summer of 2007 by 17 students and 3 master artists.
Future retail will also be available at Marley Park Square located at Litchfield Rd. and Waddell.
Star Spangled Celebration
Enjoy family-fun games, music, and BBQ food at Marley Park’s annual Fourth of July celebration.
Homestead Harvest Festival
A charming tradition including park decorating, scarecrow contests, and the annual Boo Bash celebration and costume contest. Every October,
the “Homestead Harvest Festival” features park decorations, a carnival, pumpkin carving, a pumpkin patch and a costume contest.
Home for the Holidays
December brings cool weather and a festive spirit to Marley Park. Featuring carolers, photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and
“snow,” there’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Marley Park & Play Block Party Trailer
Get outdoors with friends and family and enjoy a day of picnicking and playing at the park.
Want to connect with your community? Host a Block Party! Meet new neighbors and discover shared interests and special talents.
Explore new neighborhood parks and familiar community landscapes to experience the opportunities for life beyond your front door.
The Marley Park & Play Block Party Trailer is free for all residents to use and is available
for reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Block Party Trailer comes fully equipped with all the items needed to host a
neighborhood gathering, including, barbecue equipment, chairs, tables, and fun games and activities for big and little ones alike!
