Tempe Beach Park
The Park is the ideal place for family recreation and connects to 5 miles of multi-use paths for walking, jogging, biking and in-line skating. At evening sunset, the paths make for a perfect romantic stroll with the Lake and Mill Avenue Bridge as the backdrop. You'll discover great lake views, picnic areas, sand beaches and green grass where you can throw-out a blanket and just kickback. On just about any weekend, visitors can watch a concert or enjoy a community festival.
All photos compliments of City of Tempe Splash Playground At Tempe Beach Park.This a perfect spot for kids and those that still think they are kids. Splash Park is a one-acre, free playground that is exclusively centered on water recreation including water slides and sand play areas that are covered in only two inches of water. While the environment is safe, an attendant is always available during operating hours. Umbrellas provide shade from the sun while adults watch their kids cool-off as they frolic in the playgrounds. Visitors enter the playground through a metal circle of clouds that rains a light mist of water on the visitors. Hear the thunder and see the fake flashes of lightning. Kids will feel the excitement running through the "ocean" and riding the toy whales. Kids will also learn how a drop of rain that falls from the sky will always end up in the ocean or becomes part of the city water supply. The Splash Playground is located on the south bank of Tempe Town Lake just off Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. The season is limited to the period from April through the end of September. Picnic Facilities.Some picnic tables are only available by reservation by phone two weeks in advance by calling Town Lake Operations Center at (480) 350-8625. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance by visiting the Operations Center at 620 North Mill Avenue. The cost for Tempe residents is $10 per table while non-residents pay $15. Beer permits are only available to Tempe residents at $5 additional. There are also a "large blue shaded ramada" with 10 picnic tables that are available on first come basis and cannot be reserved. Surrounded By Fun & Convenience.Just north of Tempe Beach Park is the Downtown Mill Avenue District where there is an abundance of fine restaurants, shopping and nightlife entertainment. If you enjoy sailing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, or fishing, Tempe Town Lake is the ideal place. Dinner cruises are also available. Boats and pedal boats can be rented at the Town Lake Marina. Visitors from all over the Valley can enjoy this spectacular environment since freeway access is nearby running in all directions within the Greater Phoenix area. More Information.
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