Boat Permits

All public watercrafts require a boat permit prior to use on Tempe Town Lake.

 Permits are available at the following locations:

           Recreation Administration Office
           2nd Floor, Tempe Public Library
           3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe AZ 85282
           (480) 350-5200
           Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

           Pyle Adult Recreation Center
           655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe AZ 85282
           (480) 350-5211
           Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
           Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
           Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

           Tempe Town Lake Boat Permit Fees
           Annual - Resident - $25
           Annual - Non-Resident - $50
           Daily - Resident/Non-Resident - $10

 For more information click on Town Lake boating regulations and A Guide to Tempe Town Lake or call (480) 350-5200. 

		All watercraft equipped with a electric motor (gas motors not allowed) must be registered through the Arizona State Boat Registration with valid number and current annual decal displayed on the watercraft. This registration is available at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Phone: (602) 942-3000. Non-motorized boats do not require an Arizona State boating registration. Non-Arizona, resident-owned watercraft currently numbered/registered in another state may be operated in Arizona for a period of 90 days. All watercrafts require a current Tempe Town Lake annual or daily watercraft permit affixed to the left stern.
Owners of watercraft equipped with a single electric motor must present a valid Arizona State Boat Registration in order to be issued a Town Lake watercraft permit.

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