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The manmade pond, situated on the former Salt River bed, is a magnet for everyone from hardcore outdoors types to families with strollers.

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2011 | Best Splash Pad

Once the temperatures zoom above 100 degrees, parents start the summer scramble for what to do with the kids. The Splash Playground at Tempe's Town Lake meets their demand with gusto. The entrance to the playground welcomes with a metal circle of... More >
2010 | Best Urban Kayaking

Arizona is blessed with a wide array of lakes, creeks, and rivers perfect for kayaking. The only problem is that if you want to see them, you have to devote a large chunk of your day to getting there. Tempe Town Lake is the solution to this... More >
2010 | Best Puddle

"Look!" our kid said, as we drove across Mill Avenue Bridge. "It's the Town Puddle!"Indeed it is, but not for long, we hope. We still think the idea of putting oversize balloons up, letting water out of the dams upstream, and calling it a lake... More >
2009 | Best Urban Fishing

A typical city can't offer its residents a fully stocked lake right in the center of town — more likely, you'll get a polluted river full of mercury-filled carp and hypodermic needles. Lucky for us, this is not your typical city. Tempe Town Lake... More >

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

Tour de Fat Brings The Dovekins and Pimps of Joytime to Tempe

By Jason P. Woodbury | Mon, October 10, 2011

A few years ago, shortly after I turned 21, I purchased a sixer of Fat Tire. At the time I was living with a constantly rotating cast rogues in a two story house attached to an old doctors office. The More >
Tempe Town Lake Oktoberfest and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake in Today's Eater's Digest

By Shannon Armour | Fri, October 7, 2011

? Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Oktoberfest 2011 Are you ready for non-stop polka, beer, dancing, and live music? Well, you're in luck. More >
Hops Stop

By Zachary Fowle | Thu, October 06, 2011

Quick history lesson for your unknowing ass: Oktoberfest began way back in 1810 with the marriage of Bavarian royals Princess Theresa and Prince Ludwig. The nonstop party lasted for days and was such a success that it became an annual celebration ... More >
Five Beers and Their Musical Pairings

By Christina Caldwell | Tue, October 4, 2011

As Munich's 17-day slosh-a-palooza wrapped up yesterday, it left us feeling a little empty. We didn't celebrate Oktoberfest the proper way -- by getting shithoused in lederhosen and violently gesturin More >
Weekend Festival Overload and Bacon Fat Caramels in Today's Eater's Digest

By Shannon Armour | Fri, March 11, 2011

Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?When it Rains, it PoursWhich festival are you attending this weekend? Three big events are happening this weekend More >

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JessicaHill

| Sun, May 09, 2010

Great place to hang out or exercise... you can rent a paddle boat to explore this man-made waterway or take a jog or bike ride along the trail that wraps around the lake. I've even gone for a long-boarding excursion with friends here.

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Miss Lenaiya

| Sun, May 09, 2010

I love this mini mall, they play really cool music outside in the parking lot over loud speakers! it feels like you are at a concert but not as loud! they have tons of cool stores and my fav's are Barnes and Noble, and Old Navy

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Kelsee

| Sun, May 09, 2010

Fun place for events! I love the view of the water. It is especially pretty at night when all of Tempe's lights glow off of the water.

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Mollikrown

| Sun, May 09, 2010

What can i say.. recent events included.. still great for photo shoots.

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anthony200070

| Sun, May 09, 2010

So glad the recent news on the lake is positive. Way to go AZ. Love all the events they do around the lake.

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