The Grand Canal is a major canal in central Maricopa County, Arizona in the United States, that aided in the early agricultural development of Phoenix, now running through many of the historic neighborhoods in central Phoenix.

[1] The canal now serves to feed municipal water systems in the Valley of the Sun as well as neighborhoods that practice flood irrigation for landscaping.

The canal was once lined with towering cottonwood trees and was a popular recreation spot for Phoenicians.

a 22.5 million dollar effort to revitalize the banks of the Grand Canal and encourage investment in the surrounding neighborhoods.

[7] The project includes a paved multi-use path, art installations and improved signal crossings at major streets.