If you're looking to log a solid 6,000 to 8,000 steps with almost zero elevation gain, this is a fantastic walking spot right around the water. The main loop is about 5.4 to 5.7 miles long, making it perfect for a steady, breezy workout. Tips for Walkers vs. Bikers:Walking: Stick to the main loops but be warned - if you are walking during the summer time, it can get extremely humid right along the water body. Biking: If you are on wheels, cyclists have access to a longer loop lane that extends across the bridge. Safety Note: If you are on foot, do not wander too far out to the edge of the lake perimeter on the east side toward Tempe Marketplace. If you venture down toward the swampy ends near the edge of the lake, keep your eyes peeled and watch out for rattlesnakes! Logistics & Views: Parking is a breeze here with plenty of easily accessible options situated all around the lake. The absolute highlight of the walk is the pedestrian bridge, it is so much fun to stand on and watch the sunset looking west over the water. Definitely a staple spot in Tempe for a good outdoor session! read more

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We had the Best time last weekend at the Dragon Boat races! Such a fun experience. The weather was perfect, the lake looked great and the boats and crews were amazing to watch! Definitely recommend checking it out, if you have never experienced it! read more

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My favorite place. I have been visiting the lake since 2002. My first visit was when the splash park had just opened up at the beach park. We had our 25 anniversary vow renewal service at the TCA right next to the lake. Arts in the Park brings concerts and dance performances. The Innings Festival was just here. The lake has so many events and things to do. You can fish, paddle down the lake or just take in the breathtaking views. read more

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It is so calm to bike/boat around the park here - calm and relaxing. You can rent a boat or a covered joined bike here. The only problem is the bathroom. There is built public bathroom but most of the time not open fro public use. read more

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Beautiful, easily accessible lake with free parking and a convenient public boat launch that was a great place to set out for a paddleboard. Free parking, restrooms, and water fountains make this a great place to take off for a quick after-work paddle. read more

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Trash everywhere, graffiti all over the place, and the water is polluted!! I even saw a fish carcass on the shore, AND the water isn't safe enough to swim in. WHAT THE HECK!!!! The electric scooters are knocked down and one of them is broken. Thankfully it's peaceful and there's no dangerous people. read more

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I've been going to one of the run clubs that meets here and runs a 5k around the lake. It makes a great post-work sunset run! The bridge lights up in rainbow colors after dark which is fun. You can also kayak or paddleboard on the lake, but the water is nasty here so don't get in the water if you can avoid it. There's a free parking lot that can fill up during busy times. read more

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I'm not a big urban lakes type of fishing guy, but fishing for me is like therapy...great way for me to clear my head and relax from the demands of work and life "stuff." It's a balance. Loved getting out there today for a few hours with some friends and snagging a couple fish (1 crappie and 1 largemouth bass). read more

Tempe Town Lake - Largemouth Bass (catch and release) - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I would highly recommend. Cheap and affordable. There is a parking lot close by. You have to pay 2.00 for parking. The ride was 50 with military discounts. The ride was relaxing. It was hot. I recommend sunscreen and water. Your legs do get tired. I would recommend switching between who petals. read more

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Man made lake adjacent to Tempe downtown the freeway and near ASU. Fed by Salt Creek is provides and an amazing visual compliment to the arts district and some new developments near Hayden Butte. Paths that encircle the lake bring people In to enjoy amazing evening sunsets and access to the performance center and residential living near by. Stunning evening colors reflect in The water. read more

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I've always loved Tempe Town Lake. It's not a beach but closest big body of water close to home. There were Bird scooters all around which is cool to just hop on and cruise around the lake. They also have peddle boats and paddle board rentals for only $20 an hour! That's an awesome deal for something quick and cheap to do! There's no swimming and I'm pretty sure no fishing but the views are pretty and I feel it's a safe area to get a walk in while alone. It's in college town as it's right next to ASU so plenty of people around but still a quiet spot. Would love to come have a little picnic when it's a bit cooler! read more

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Always a fan. A loop around the lake is about 3 miles, crossing @ the pedestrian and N Scottsdale bridges. Unfortunately, they've enforced paid parking on the south side @ Tempe Beach Surface Lot (according to Google Maps), but there's plenty of free parking near the Marina or shopping area at the northeast side. Lovely place to watch sunset, hammock, slack line, scooter, bike, rollerblade, walk your dog, have a picnic, etc. Launch your kayak from the marina, or choose from water activities available for a price (paddle boarding, pedal boats, donut boats). I personally wouldn't do paddle boarding because the water gives me ick, but the option is there! read more

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Always a beautiful lake, and I loved working near there to enjoy the views from both my office building and walking outside. There's also an arts center that I've been to that was amazing! Though it isn't a natural lake with scenery, I do like what the town of Tempe has done with it to make it a scenic place to visit. read more

Great place for strolls, events and more! Check out the City of Tempe calendar cause there is so much going on. read more

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Have been here before chasing birds. Came just to find the Pacific Loon that was posted on the rare bird alert. Wasn't very crowded today, a few fishermen, lots of joggers, bikers and a few just relaxing. read more

Tempe Town Lake - Pacific Loon. Rare in Arizona. Was thrilled to get a picture. Distant photo. - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This man made lake is a beautiful place to spend with family or to bike, walk or roller skate and get a lot of fresh air. There is a large boardwalk adjacent to the Lake, with many benches a long the way. Boat rentals are available, and I have included a price list. There is an awesome pedestrian bridge to walk on ( See photos). The ambience is very relaxing. Parking is FREE, but it can be a bit hard to find a spot During busy times. Bathrooms are not plentiful, but are available. A Must See while in the town of Tempe! read more

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A serene and a calm lake in the mid of Tempe town. Walked there last evening after dinner and spent about an hour with friends. There are a lot of E bikes and it's the best way to go around the park. There are paddling boats which are available for rent, this would be definitely fun I'm sure. read more

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This is my favorite spot to ride my longboard. Especially in the evenings when you can watch the sun go down. There is always all sorts of activity going on with people riding bikes, skateboarding or just going for a walk. I still remember when they decided to build this lake. It was unpopular and considered a waste of money. The lake officially opened in 1999 and slowly offices and residential high-rises started being built. Now getting a lakeside spot is nearly impossible. I love driving by Tempe Town Lake at night and seeing the lights from the bridges and high-rises reflect off the water. But as popular as the lake has been, it has had its setbacks. In 2010, one of the temporary inflatable dams busted and it drained all the water in the lake into the dry Salt River bed. It was eventually replaced with a permanent one. In 2020, the train bridge collapse and detailed a train. But overall, Tempe Town Lake has been a huge success and has helped make Tempe a destination spot for travelers. Tempe Beach Park is host to so many events. Outdoor concerts, festivals and competitive events go on almost every weekend. My personal favorites over the years include Oktoberfest, 4th of July fireworks, 9/11 healing field, Tour de Fat bike parade, Fiesta Bowl New Years Eve block party, Innings Festival, APS Fantasy of Lights, AVP volleyball and the occasional 5K that I run here. The park also has a slash pad for kids and a baseball field. For activities on the lake, you can fish at the lake (rainbow trout) and rent paddleboards and kayaks. If you want to get a great view of the lake, climb nearby "A" mountain in the evening and get a glimpse of it and the neighboring Hayden Flour Mills. Tempe Town Lake has been great for the community and has added much to Tempe's already rich history. read more

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Plenty of Latino Grub to choose from. Food, Coffee, Sweets & Snacks. Whether it's warm out, the evening vibe is totally worth the visit. read more

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It's definitely not the beach, but I like having this little body of water in downtown Tempe. It makes for a great picnic spot. As a young woman, I feel safe going for a walk or jog alone here. If you plan to meet someone here, don't be too general - it's big enough to where it's not the easiest rendezvous point unless you get specific. It's centrally located and near a lot of things. Sometimes parking can be difficult, but that's always the tradeoff with downtown Tempe. I've seen it recommended as a stargazing spot online and given that a try, but there's still a decent amount of ambient light there at night. If you're keen on astronomy, you'll have to go further out. read more

Tempe Town Lake.....whenever I need a place to go walk around and forget about daily life, this is always top on my list. It's a great place to bike, walk, run, play volleyball (north side), paddle board, kayak, etc..... They offer rentals for paddle boards, new paddle boats including a swan, duck and a dragon, boats, kayaks, pontoon, bicycles and those four person bikes. You'll also find electric scooters and bikes here that are scan and go. It is about a five mile loop starting at Mill south side down crossing bridge on Priest, along north side, crossing at Rural and back to Mill. The path also heads East towards Tempe Market place and West to downtown Phoenix. There is also a path on the north side that will head up into Scottsdale. I believe there are maps of these paths on Tempe.gov There are picnic areas and plenty of benches to sit and people watch. There are often events here including fitness and music entertainment. I love coming down here for a change of scene. I recommend it if you need something fun to do especially when the weather is nice. read more

Cute man made lake, wouldn't consider it your traditional "lake" but it's a larger body of water with room for boating and hanging out. I think it's a cute part of Tempe, offering a chance to slow down from the downtown bar and restaurant scene. We rented a pedal boat from the nearby shop and enjoyed our hour out on the lake. Not a lot of commotion, mostly peaceful and very clean. Nice to see a little bit of wildlife out and about. read more

Love coming here during the sunset time or late night to ride the razor bikes that are laying around. The paths are perfect and never too crowded. Sometimes parking can be a little hard to find but there is plenty of metered parking down the road.. read more

Tempe was wise to dam up the Salt River and give their downtown a water based central park adjacent to their Main Street Mill Avenue. They have gone on to doing an incredible job coordinating concerts, events and other activities based on this lake. I come here often to walk around it out just sit by it and enjoy the reflections off the water. My only real complaint is that the park planners did not create an easy path to make a loop around the lake. There is a beautiful walking bridge to cross the lake at Tempe Center for the Arts end of the lake. However, the North end of bridges at Rural Rd and McClintock require effort to get up to the road from the walking/biking path to cross to the South side of the lake in a big loop. I am hopeful with all the condition going on along the lake, this frustration will be addressed and fixed. read more

What used to be a very beautiful and enjoyable experience, has turned into a garbage and weed infested,m area that not well taken care of. The south side of the lake isn't too bad, however, the north side is really bad (Trash and weeds everywhere) and they expected you to pay for parking??!! The lake has debris floating everywhere, graffiti on the bridge that is old (Hint: Cameras on the bridge would help). The Tempe Center for the Arts water feature is dirty, you can tell it has not been cleaned for sone time. Sorry Tempe, we have made the decision to move on and spend our time at Veterans Oasis or Gilbert Riparian and our lunch money in downtown Chandler or Gilbert read more

I come it I come over to Tempe town Lake once in a while because the great place to take the dog for a walk and just to hang out and enjoy the scenery it's very mellow and chill. Great for people watching too because there's all kinds of people who do their daily routines around Tempe town Lake bikers joggers people with their dogs you name it. But mostly I like Tempe town Lake because it sets my mind at ease and the dog really loves walking here so I'll keep coming back whenever I'm in the area. read more

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This is a decent place to go close to home to get that kayaking fix in...beware though, you have to get a boating permit to kayak here. $25 bucks annually for Tempe residents, and $50 bucks for non Tempe residents. read more

Tempe Town Lake - Lake day - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great vision by Tempe city planners. This area, the businesses lining the lake, and the recreation and beauty benefits are nothing short of awesome. The concrete path winding around the lakes provides one of my favorite bike rides. But don't stop there. A new bike path, the Rio Salado Pathway starts where the Tempe Lake path leaves off. Heading East, away from the lake, crossing Hayden and immediately North of Tempe Marketplace, is where more fun begins. This pathway is money! A joint production between Tempe and Mesa, the path color and concrete design changes when passing the city boarders With fencing in both sides the elevated path rises 20-25 feet above ground level. The dominant scenery down below are water pools left by Salt River run off. Along with the water, one views a jungle of vegetation growth and tall, developed trees. The concrete section runs behind the cub training fields and turns to dirt at Dobson. Visit back and see pictures in a couple days. read more

Tempe Town Lake - Bike trek from Mesa to and around Tempe town lake - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It's a lake. The water was purchased and used to fill the lake and interestingly, some 1.7 million gallons evaporate every day. I guess it's an important thing to have here for sightseeing and tourism, but wow, that's a lot of water going into the air. Paddleboats are available for rent and I did see a guy fishing. No idea if he caught anything. read more

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Tempe Town lake was truly awesome! My friends and I decided on row boats and also canoeing. We opted on the row boats while two other friends opted for the canoe. I must say pedaling a row boat is exhausting. The sun was beaming on us but I thought the shade on the row boat would have helped (hell, NO!) The sun was radiating from the lake so water is a MIST!!! STAY HYDRATED AT ALL TIMES!!! It's was fun and boy was it a work out.... I would definitely find my self at the Tempe Lake again once the temperature are in the low 80's. read more

Tempe Town Lake - Row, row, row your boat!!! - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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"Little lady you look so fine Can't turn my eyes away So much I want to say, And Tonight I want to make you mine We'll turn the lights down low And dance so very slow I know that we don't know each other well But I can't believe I'm wasting your time So tell me what to do For the love of you tonight 'Cause I've been holding back what I feel Love's so real But I can't wait another minute, I can't wait another minute 'Cause I've been holding back all I feel I'm for real 'Cause I can't wait another minute I can't wait another minute for your love Your love..." (I Can't Wait Another Minute by Hi-Five) The scent in the air from the earlier drizzle rekindle distant memories from our first date. And it enflamed the persistent passion that I have for my one and only love. It was that one Saturday, seemingly eons ago, when we went on our first date. And summarily after that, our life's journey began. And its evenings like these, when we go out on a date after a rainy day, that I am reminded as to how lucky I am that my one and only love, and my best friend found herself a forever home. I had so much to share with her on that fateful date night. Then, I discovered that we had a lifetime filled with a myriad of minutes to share our passionate love for each other. We had a wonderful evening, as always. And after dinner, I didn't want the evening to end. Therefore, I took the long way home. And I made a stop on the Marina side of Tempe Town Lake. I opened her door, took her hand, and we went for a walk. I remember this quote from the movie Sleepless in Seattle, wherein the character of Tom Hanks opines what made the relationship he had with his deceased wife so special... "Well, it was a million tiny little things that, when you added them all up, they meant we were supposed to be together... and I knew it. I knew it the very first time I touched her. It was like coming home... only to no home I'd ever known... I was just taking her hand to help her out of a car and I knew. It was like... magic. " That was a movie. Pure fiction. My Beloved's hand that I held on that fateful Saturday was real. And my love for her is oh so very real! I don't have to close my eyes, hoping to dream about an alternate reality of some fictional siren that would one day call out my name. I don't have to write about a fictional character that I concocted, hoping and praying that someday I would meet such a person. I don't have to wonder what it would be like to have someone by my side through all these years, giving meaning to an otherwise lonely existence. Because each and every moment, reality is as sweet as this moment in time. This particular evening, and countless many other past; as well as, many others that are to come, are a continual reminder to me that reality is here and now. And I don't have to wait another minute for her love... Because her heart and her love are in my hands. And I can't nor will I ever let go! read more

What a great water feature in the middle of the desert. I love that you can walk around the whole lake and that there is even multiple designated areas where you can park for it for free. I also love the relatively affordable events that happen here, particularly at the Tempe Town Lake Beach Park like the 4th of July Fireworks Show and the Oktoberfest. Sometimes when it gets packed for events there is still free parking at Hardy Drive and Rio Salado Parkway. If you just want to do something simple here, there are paddle boats here that you can rent. I knocked off a star because the water can smell during the warmer months just like most water features in the desert during the warmer months. read more

Great small place to enjoy paddle boat, canoeing, electric scooter, biking or just cooling off. read more

Tempe Town Lake - Paddle boat ride. - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This is a nice spot to relax in downtown Phoenix. I have been there several times as there are a lot of fun runs hosted in Tempe Town Lake. Also, I've been there in the afternoon during regular day-to-day operations. There is a lot to do here including renting bikes, scooters, and kayaks. I think the kayak rentals can get expensive, but it is worth it to be able to enjoy the sunsets from the river. The views are pretty nice, especially around sunset, and the trails are not challenging at all (not a lot of hills). The trails are well maintained and there are multiple loops including a trail that goes across the river, one towards the airport, and other downtown Tempe loops. Also, it is close the Mill Avenue in case you want somewhere to hang out before or after dinner down there. It's a nice place to hang out but I would really like to see more benches, more shaded areas, and cleaner water would be great. I know the cleaner water is probably out of the park's control, but the water is noticably dark. read more

Tempe Town Lake - Lots of things to do here including bike and kayak rentals. Oh, it looks like they sell Icee's here too! - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I can't believe I lived in AZ for many years and didn't review Tempe Town Lake! When I moved back to the area after living out of state for a while Tempe Town Lake was refreshing to see since I had to really reacquaint myself with colors aside from Brown and red from living in the desert. Tempe town lake (during the day) is great for walking, running, biking, picnicking, you name it. At night, it gets a little sketch since there is a large homeless population in the area (anyone homeless is not at fault in the slightest, we have a huge homelessness problem that needs to be addressed, I wouldn't even have to comment on this if there was an active working solution to this). But if you have a buddy and a flashlight, it's wonderful to go out and watch the trains go by, the lights on the bridge and feel a slight breeze coming off the water. read more

Great spot to spend with your family, go for a run or take a walk. I was there with my family 2 weeks ago and had a great time. We rented the electric scooters and went on the water swan in the lake. It was pretty hot but it was it was still fun. read more

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Tempe Town Lake is literally my favorite place in Tempe. I lived in the area for a summer a few years ago and I long boarded here all the time. The pavement is pretty smooth, so you can cruise around. Very chill place. The water is so peaceful. At night, the lights on the bridge areas are lit up in different colors. I've found it's more crowded in the evenings although still really fun. I recently visited Tempe for a week and visited Tempe Town Lake almost every day because it's so chill. read more

I visit Tempe Town Lake quite a bit and have always seen people enjoying themselves out on the water. So, I decided to do it! I rented a kayak from Boat Rentals of America (easily found it with the app, Avem!) for a couple of hours and spent the evening on the lake. It was incredible! I definitely recommend watching the sunset from the lake, it offers such a beautiful perspective. read more

Tempe Town Lake - A view from a kayak on Tempe Town Lake with the app, Avem. - Lakes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Tempe town Lake is a great man-made body of water that is located in Tempe Arizona. It's a 2-mile-long lake that covered 220 surface acres with an average depth of 12.5 feet. Tempe Town Lake was filled July 14, 1999. Whether you are looking to get out on a boat to fish, paddleboard or kayak this is the place to do it without having to leave town and go to Saguaro Lake or Canyon Lake. It's a long narrow Lake that is a great place to view the Fourth of July fireworks from the water (you must have a permit the cost around $20). Lots of events throughout the year are held here such as the Ironman marathon. The lake makes a lot of money for the city...Tempe estimates that Tempe Town Lake has grossed more than $825 million in revenue from 1997 to 2012. In July 2010 the dam burst on the west side. The bladder system was made by Bridgestone and Tempe officials failed to listen to their warnings about keeping it cool and wet with the sprinkler system. read more

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The lake is very long and you can walk for hours here. There are rental boats also that you can try and it's very fun when the weather is good. Also, there is a bike track that you can use to bike or skate. read more