Suggestions for Park near Downtown Tempe, Tempe

Charlie Allred S. • October 22, 2014Great for kids:) Especially the splash pad in the summer! Super close to Old Town Scottsdale.

Yarek R. • December 29, 2011Great park for kids, with duck pond and access to Papago Park.

Jeffrey L. • March 29, 2023Tempe recycling bin tucked into a corner of the park. Look for the signs off Hardy.

LibraryDragon • October 26, 2013On my PHX metro dog friendly list. Nice sized dog park near a school. Plenty of shade n picnic tables!

bdawk20fan4life • April 8, 2011Rio Salado Park is a great place to bring a date. Just before sunset, you get to take pleasure in the view of Tempe Town Lake. The sun’s reflection on the water is a truly romantic sight.

Xerxes M. • April 30, 2013Such a quiet, peaceful park.

Allen • February 17, 2011Great dog park for the little dogs since not a lot of people go here

Ryan S. • March 2, 2020Wonderful park for people of all ages. Skate park for teens, benches for adults, and a playground/splash pad for kids! Bring lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Joshua H. • November 18, 2013The namesake for the famous Mill Ave. in Tempe. History-rich building in the middle of Tempe, one of the cooler landmarks in the Phoenix area.

Fletch • February 21, 2013This park is awesome for a quick hike, great views and friendly people on the trails.

Arizona State University • January 26, 2011The Desert Arboretum Park is a 2.5-acre botanical park that also serves as a special event, conference and dining area.

Joe B. • September 13, 2013This is a portion of the historic Mill Avenue, built to honor former Mayor Joseph Birchett.

Tori P. • March 29, 2012If you attend ASU make sure you know where Old Main is! They hold a bunch of events here like orientations, Greek life events, and sports and club activities! Chances are you might have to come here!

jiresell • March 28, 2016Really pretty park with a very nice lake.

Robby W. • September 26, 2012Super friendly people, great parking everywhere and nice park and atmosphere for running/dog walking etc.

Michael H. • March 14, 2012This park is huge ! I've been to a few events held here and every time I go it seems like a whole new park, great place to go for a daytime jog.

vincent k. • April 14, 2011very close to campus with lots of space to do just about what ever you want. baseball, football, etc, this park is perfect for it. Be careful at night.

Marquis K. • April 12, 2011If you can't get tickets to the concerts at Tempe Beach Park, then hike up A mountain for a larger then life concert experience for free!

Marc G. • April 9, 2011You can see broadway shows, plays, musicals, and concerts. If you want to relax you can sit outside by the trees or even throw a frisbee around if you want! Good place to park if you are going to walk

Ryan S. • July 15, 2018Nice park for the kids to play or have a picnic.