Recently attended a softball tournament here. The fields looked pretty nice, but a lot of the girls…read moreslipped when they ran. It was a sunny day, so I'm not sure what was wrong with the field. They have plenty of benches at each field, but they're uncovered so watch out for flying softballs! We almost got hit by one from the field behind us. Definitely bringing umbrellas for protection next time. We were there for a few hours, so I had to use the bathroom a couple of times. The first time, the stall I went into ran out of toilet paper, but someone had left a bunch in there from another stall. There was only one sink, and the faucet is the kind that you press then let go and it should run for a short time. But this faucet stopped as soon as you let go. Fortunately I always carry hand sanitizer with me. Later I had to use the restroom again, and only the same stall was available. This time there was zero toilet paper. The bathroom was not like in the worst condition ever, but they should at least make sure the bathroom is stocked with toilet paper, especially when they know a tournament or other sports event is scheduled that day.

Nice complex with a skate park, multiple fields and tennis courts. Many sports games are hosted…read morehere. I was here for a lacrosse game, the grounds are well maintained and the bathrooms were decently maintained.

Drove an hour to this park to treat my dogs to what seems like a special park but it was closed…read moremaintenance! No indication of how long this will be. What a let drown! Wish it was posted here about closures.

Love the "beach" and water access, also nice to have the wash stations before heading to the car…read more Weekends are for the socially inclined, while weekdays tend to be more sparse and heavy on senior (not as playful) dogs.

Its meh! We are visiting from out of town and our dog has only been able to walk on leash. So we…read morethought we would find a local dog park. This one have lots of benches and picnic tables for owners to sit and rest. There are a few trees and it's flat and open. Fully fenced and secured. They have doggy bags for picking up doggy Doodoo. Came early in the morning and they were actually more people than I expected. Nothing fancy, but if you need a place for your dog to just run free and off leash, it does the trick.

Nice hidden gem. My dog is now with me in an apartment. We had a house in Fl with a big back yard…read more So it was great to see him off a leash and running around.

This was an option for parking during the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival. It's about a ten minute or…read moreso walk from the parking lot, through the grassy area, passing the river, under the bridge, and finally through to the gate of Tempe Town Lake. During this eventful weekend, arriving early around 6am is ideal for grabbing the coveted spots under the trees. By 8am, the lot is likely full since the first heats have started. Street parking is also more than likely out of the question by then. During some downtime, I got the chance to explore the park and noticed lots of birds on the trees yapping away. Cranes over near the pond picking at morsels as far as I can tell. Canadian geese marching by and chilling near the gazebo. Medium sized fishes, possibly tilapia, congregating upstream in the river. Dog owners hanging and chatting while their pets pat each other down. Joggers passing by being careful not to step on the occasional brownie. Simply put, this is the abundance of the local park experience.

I am an out-of-town visitor and overall, the park is fair. There are actually two fenced areas…read more Both have plenty of seating and there are some trees, looks like the park departments lay hay or something similar down to help absorb smells and probably keep the dust from lifting. They also provide doggy Doodoo pick up bags. And water fountains for the dogs which have plumbed water so you can get fresh water for your pet. What's kind of discouraging is that people bring their dogs and leave the crap literally laying on the ground. I figure people who arrive when there's no one around just don't care. But it's frustrating. It's a dog park. We all share. We should all take care. Papago Park is actually very pretty and it's close to the trail so if you wanna go for a walk on the trails with your dog, it's in very close proximity. If you're here with your family, there's lots of areas to play for the kids as well. And this area of Tempe is very nice. So it's my second time coming and I'll probably come again since I'm here for two weeks. The people I encountered were very friendly and also very willing to do slow intros for our shy dog. So we didn't have any issues at all with aggressive dogs or pet owners who just seemed nonchalant about a small dog mix in with bigger dogs. So I could definitely appreciate that. Just warning to people who bring their dogs: pick up after your pet. No one else wants to pick up your dogs poop!!

It's a shame this park is no longer well kept. Sure, there's no trash on the ground but the water…read moreis so polluted, I half-expect a mutated loch monster to emerge from the murky, sewage-green depths. I passed two dead catfish, belly-up near the shore in two different places as I walked the length of the lake. Water pipes and covers are broken throughout the park, art pieces are corroding, and just about every surface of this park is covered in graffiti. A shame, because this park was once very nice. I do enjoy coming here during the spring and fall months because it's a solid distance to walk, the sidewalks are wide, and there are a lot of community picnic areas. This park is so big, it stretches across both sides of Mill Avenue off Baseline Road. There's a place to rent paddle boats and bikes, and there are fishing areas spaced strategically around the lake. Something I also like is how easy it is to find shaded areas. This is a very family friendly park with space for children to play. It's also a great place to bring your dog and have your daily walk. There is a recreation center on the SE side of Mill Avenue that houses tennis courts (and I believe there's a pool). Also within this area is a large playground. I also love the ducks, and I'm sad they're swimming in polluted water. City of Tempe: be better. Take care of your parks, especially since tax dollars go toward the upkeep.

Amazing. All week I'd been looking forward to spending the afternoon outside with others just…read morewanting/needing to breathe, let go and heal. This park is so beautiful. My first Water Lantern Festival, but not my last.

This was my second year at AZ Rise Up, and while I haven't been to Tempe Beach Park as an actual…read morepark in... honestly, I don't even know how long... as a festival venue? Solid. Like, genuinely well done. They space the vendor area far enough from the stages so you're not fighting for your life trying to shop while also dodging people who are deep in their "vibe." Huge win. The stages are set up in a way where, even when artists are playing at the same time, it doesn't feel like a chaotic sound clash, which I did not expect but fully appreciated. Also noticed they adjusted the layout a bit this year (especially around the Rise Up stage), and it worked. Way smoother flow overall. GA+ still not exactly bursting at the seams, but hey, more room for the rest of us. Sound? On point. Setup? Thought out. Experience (overall)? Actually great. Now... the people. Let's just say there comes a moment in life where you realize a fan base is no longer your fan base. And for me, that moment was somewhere between hour 8 and hour 9 of holding down my spot, when I got full-on trampled by someone who apparently believed personal space is a myth. Ma'am. I had been standing there for nearly 9 hours. NINE. This was not a casual pop-in situation. Up until that point, everything had been amazing. The music, the energy, the flow, chef's kiss. But that one interaction? Immediate vibe break. That said, I'm choosing growth here: I genuinely hope she finds whatever she's running toward... and maybe learns how not to run directly through people to get there. Overall though? As a venue for this fest, Tempe Beach Park absolutely delivers. I'll be back... just maybe with stronger crowd boundaries and a little more side-eye.

We've visited the Tempe Beach Park area a few times for events like breast cancer walks and…read morefestivals. It's a beautiful location with scenic views of the bridges and water, and there's even a nearby museum which adds to the experience. Parking can be a bit of a mixed situation. There is a parking garage available, but it does require payment. We also noticed an additional open lot next to the garage where you can park for free; however, it is gated and the surface is mostly dirt and rocks, so just something to keep in mind. One thing we didn't come across was a public restroom, so it's unclear where the nearest one is located. Overall, it's a great area to visit and enjoy events. My only suggestion would be to add more parking options or provide a designated free parking area for visitors, so not everyone has to pay for parking.

SuperFriendly dog park! We took our small dog there for the first time and it was a little Too…read morecrowded at 5:30pm but locals said it's less busy earlier. I lived how friendly everyone was and we will be back! It's a bit of a long walk from the car parking lot to the actual dog park just fyi. Also it did smell strongly of dog poop. Fingers crossed it was just because it was busier and the strong isn't always that strong...

I've said it before. This dog park will always be my go to because of how close it is to my house…read more In addition, just like all the parks in this group, it's a FULL SERVICE park with playgrounds, playing fields, and most of them have aquatic centers. Great place for you and your best friend!

I love the uniqueness of this park The lake, the library,…read morethe kid swings, the musical instruments, all so fun. It's clean and well kept. There's a new book featured around the water area every month to read with your kiddo. Duckies to feed, fishing. And it's not too big to where you'll misplace your child

It's a very small park but it's nice bc it has a pond near by to feed the ducks. There's also a…read morebasketball court as well which is nice.

Don't read into much of the other reviews. Come experience it for yourself. Small park but my…read moremedium size dog has plenty of space to run around. Plenty of grass to roll around in. I would actually give it 3.5 stars as I've been to better bigger parks. Giving it a 5 to boost score.

Wouldn't recommend this as a dog park. It's a small dog run, about the size of a back yard. Nice…read morefor those who live in the apartments right next door but not worth a walk or drive to.

Very easy review- the best dog park anywhere near me. I'm located in north Tempe. Chaparral dog…read morepark is in Scottsdale and it's about a 12 min drive for me. This is not the closest place for me to go but it's by far the best. 3 large fenced in dog park areas, many types of friendly and fun pooches will be there for your fur babies to play with. It's fun for me to see all the different types of breeds that come here. Most of the pups are well behaved. I've seen a couple times some negligent owners on their phones so spaced out, don't pick up their dogs poop or watch what their dogs are doing, but as far as dog parks go- it's the best for not having to stress that something negative will happen. I've been to other dog parks in the area that just had bad vibes. This one is nice and happy. It's as clean as a dog park can be, they do regular maintenance to the grounds, and there is a huge parking lot. It's also nice to walk the dogs in that area as well. My boys love it here and I'm happy to take them. Important to note- check the hours on certain days since they do the maintenance and close the parks. I've shown up a couple times forgetting about this and it was closed, so we just went for a nice walk instead.

The Chaparral Dog Park is Scottsdale's most popular dog park includes three acres of grass,…read morebenches, play features, and water fountains. It's divided into few sections, and good for all types of dogs. I like the beautiful and well-shaded walking path outside of the dog park.