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Set adjacent to Tempe's Mill Avenue District, Arizona State University and the 2,000 acre Papago Park, Tempe Town Lake embodies a unique vision for the future of the Valley. Town Lake is a regional and national destination, welcoming millions each year.
Recognized as a top attraction in Arizona, visitors and local families spend their time enjoying nature, recreational activities, and cultural events. New office buildings and high-rise housing are under construction and create an active, urban environment in which people live near their work and play near their homes."
Learn more about boating and fishing opportunities on Tempe Town Lake. Sign up for classes, get a permit for your own boat, rent a boat, or find out how to get a fishing license.
Find a great walk or bike route complete with drinking fountain locations, rest stops, and parking lots, whether you’re walking with the family or mountain biking.
Discover the location of Tempe Town Lake Parks, natural habitats, and picnic areas. Find out when you can enjoy the cool waters of Splash Playground.
Locations and details about new development surrounding Tempe Town Lake.
Find out what new enhancements the City has planned for parks, bridges and other public amenities.
Check out the upbeat things to do at Town Lake, there are more than 100 a year to choose from.
Find a walking tour of art around Town Lake, information on Tempe Center for the Arts, and the history of Tempe Town Lake on the Rio Salado.
Find out how to contribute time or money to environmental, cultural, and park enhancement efforts.
Rio Salado Operations Center 620 N. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-350-8625
City of Tempe / Rio Salado P.O. Box 5002 Tempe, AZ 85280-5002
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.