Start with the right map
Mark entrances, exits, stages, food vendors, seating, vendor load-in, emergency access, shade, water, and accessible routes. Then identify restroom areas that people can reach from the main activity zones.
Plan for the whole setting
When an event uses a Phoenix park, street, sidewalk, or other public space, organizers should review current city guidance and coordinate with the venue or agency. This page is planning guidance, not a permit determination.
Frequently asked questions
How should restroom queues be handled at a festival?
Put the restroom area near—but not across—the primary route, leave enough open space for orderly waiting, and keep emergency, vendor, and accessible paths clear.