Parks & Recreation
Arizona weather allows outdoor activities that add to Tempe's dynamic lifestyle. Visit the several Downtown Tempe parks and recreation areas, soccer fields, lighted tennis courts, pools, golf courses and our own two-mile urban oasis, Tempe Town Lake. Enjoy the gorgeous Tempe AZ weather by traveling along twin bicycle and walking paths that circle the lake leading to Tempe Beach Park, Splash Playground, Town Lake Marina and Giuliano Park, where many triathlons take place. In addition, Tempe has more than 150 miles of dedicated bikeways and the League of American Bicyclists has designated Tempe a Silver-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community Award winner.
Training for a triathlon, marathon or other endurance sport can be both challenging and fun in the Tempe park and recreation areas. With plenty of sunny Tempe AZ weather, developed bike paths and miles of desert mountain hiking trails surrounding our city, Tempe is a destination of choice for those looking for the perfect place to train for their next race. Hikers, mountain bikers and runners will be challenged on the trails at Papago Park. For organized group runs or various other athletic events taking place in Tempe and the surrounding area.
Tempe Beach Park
Linear Park
'A' Mountain and Hayden Butte Park
6th Street Park
Sun Devil Stadium
Karsten Golf Course
Papago Park
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Zoo
Luis Gonzalez Field of Dreams
