Waterways:
Rio Salado - Tempe Town Lake
No Swimming

This new man-made lake in the otherwise dry riverbed of the Salt River is the result of inflated dams at each end along the banks of the City of Tempe. The dams are designed to deflate in the event that Salt River Project, the dam project in the mountains that retains the Valley's water storage, needs to release water downstream. The City of Tempe plans to construct office buildings, retail centers, dining, and other amenities along the shores of the lake. A paved pedestrian corridor has already been installed around a large portion of the lake. The Tempe Beach Park along the lakes south shore has a dock with boat rentals and light concessions. The park also features a sandy "beach" area and a large grass lawn for recreation and entertainment. Tempe holds events at the park throughout the year including a Fourth of July Celebration over the lake and a New Year's Eve Party with live entertainment.

Acres: NA
Elevation: NA feet
Average Depth: NA
Camping: No
Boat Launch: Yes
Motor: No - small sailboats only.
Fishing: Yes - with license
Water-skiing: No
Marina: Yes (dock with boat rentals)
Restrooms: Yes
Winter Freeze: No
Access Road: Paved

To Get There:
From Fountain Hills take Shea Boulevard eastbound to the Beeline Highway (State Route 87). Turn right on 87 to the Loop 202 Freeway. Turn right entering onto the freeway westbound. Exit off the Loop 202 Freeway at Scottsdale Road. Turn left and drive under the freeway bridge and then over the Salt River bridge. On the far side of the river turn right onto Rio Salado Parkway. Follow Rio Salado, through Mill Avenue, to Ash Avenue. Turn right onto Ash and then right again into the Tempe Beach Park parking lot.

For more information about Tempe Town Lake call, or visit online, the following contacts.

City of Tempe
Tempe Town Lake
Tel. (480) 350-8625
http://www.tempe.gov


Tempe Chamber of Commerce
909 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Tel. (480) 967-7891
Online:
http://www.tempechamber.org

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