Tempe Beach Park

Sports enthusiasts, from casual spectators to athletes seeking new challenges, will find themselves in the middle of the action in Tempe. Park recreation Tempe is attractively unique. Tempe combines the conveniences of a city with the adventure of outdoor recreation. Moreover, the city's enviable climate, with at least 330 days of warm sunshine a year, makes it easy to actively enjoy outdoors every month of the year.

There are a variety of sites to actively witness the natural beauty of the Arizona desert within the urban setting of Tempe. Park recreation Tempe boasts the following places for locals and visitors to enjoy. Papago Park features a softball field, lagoon, picnic ramadas, hiking and biking trails, an archaeological site, and natural desert areas. Runners and hikers can also enjoy "A" Mountain, located in the heart of Downtown Tempe. The quick ascent provides a bird's eye view of Tempe and Sun Devil Stadium, which is built into the mountain. Yet another option is Kiwanis Community Park, which offers a wave pool, water slide, 15 lighted tennis courts, gymnasiums, batting cages, walking paths, and fishing.

The newest attraction for park recreation Tempe is Tempe Beach Park and Tempe Town Lake. A big hit with locals and tourists, Tempe Beach Park is a 25-acre park that offers winding pathways, picnic groves and large sandy beach areas. Tempe Beach Park is located just north of Downtown Tempe and Arizona State University, overlooking Tempe Town Lake. Tempe Town Lake is a 220-acre urban oasis that offers enjoyable activities such as kayaking, sailing, fishing, rowing, dinner cruises and pedal boats. Visitors can rent boats and kayaks from Rio Lago Cruise, located on the shore of the lake. Fitness enthusiasts have plenty of space to workout, as the banks of the lake are encircled by five miles of trails for running, biking, in-line skating and bicycling.

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Tempe is located less than 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, in the heart of the metropolitan Phoenix area. It's the perfect year-round destination, offering exciting events, Broadway shows, live music, professional sports and some of the Southwest's best dining, nightlife, and shopping in the Tempe Arizona area.

Mill Avenue is the spot for exciting entertainment and events. Many special events take place at Tempe Town Lake, located at the northern end of Mill Avenue. Opportunities for shopping in the Tempe Arizona area are abundant. With over 65 restaurants just on Mill Avenue, cuisines from all over the world can be found. Arizona Mills and IKEA are just a couple of the many popular stops for shopping in the Tempe Arizona area.

When planning your Tempe vacation, enjoy the southwestern ambiances offered at a Tempe resort. When choosing a Tempe resort, you'll find an inviting selection of properties to choose from. From beautiful Wyndham Buttes, a Tempe resort perched high on a scenic hill overlooking the city to the southwestern inspired Fiesta Inn there's something for everyone.