Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Tempe

Arizona State University • September 13, 2011Enjoy an amazing view of Tempe once you reach the top.

Everyday • February 14, 2014Beautiful park...with so many things to do. Not in the best neighborhood, but worth a visit and a walk.

Caroline H. • November 13, 2013Great place for a run or even grabbing lunch and setting up a picnic!

Alex K. • February 22, 2011This is a nice place to go for a run in the early mornings to afternoons. The bathrooms are clean and there are water fountains perfect for after an exhausting workout

Dak G. • February 15, 2013Awesom place for an adventure near ASU campus. Ride your bike off road, walk you dog at the dog park, explore the desert landscape, photograph wildlife, or hike the rock hill and watch the sunset.

Michelle S. • April 22, 2018Coolest trail with the most shade. Lots of frogs in the pond. Best trail for saguaro cactus. Make sure to pound some pods and taste the sweet flour.

The Nick Bastian Team -. • June 7, 2013Tons of great Summer ( indoor ) activities for kids. Soccer, basketball etc.

Joanna M. • August 11, 2012Nice paved paths for running.

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.

Sean T. • November 18, 2013This is a great park to take children during the day. There are shaded play areas and lots of equipment.

Alex K. • February 22, 2011This is an awesome place to play basketball. 3 Full courts that are clean and the lights are on until 10:30PM every night. Also has ample parking

Sheri P. • December 16, 2010This park has an awesome mini water park, skate park, and a decent size field for running around. Also tables and benches and bbqs. Playground is fun and has swings and slides.

Tamara C. • March 2, 2011great place for a jog!

William T. • January 11, 2014Look for the bicycle in the tree on Farmer!

Jon H. • August 7, 2014Perfect spot to hang out at for dates!

Jessica A. • July 20, 2012Don't forget to take swimmers diapers for babies that plan to go in the water.

Jay H. • July 28, 2016Canal. Canal. Canal.

Jeannine S. • October 15, 2012Large dogs are on one side, small are on the other. They have a backyard unlike most daycares. I am a certified vet assistant and there is also certified vet tech managing. Come check us out!

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.

Kendra E. • May 26, 2011This park is huge. Baseball, soccer, skate park, and dog park. Really nice.

Ricki W. • August 11, 2018The atmosphere and joy and laughter of the people swimming all around.

Josh S. • July 30, 2011The lights around the soccer field work off a switch on one of the poles. Turn them on and keep playing.

Vasundhara R. • September 16, 2017Great little park. There is no designated parking spot.

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.

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!

Ryan S. • July 22, 2018Our kids love this park. It's peaceful, always quiet, and, if you're looking for a date night, it backs right into Spokes on Southern.

Tori P. • March 29, 2012On a nice day grab that book you haven't read for your class yet and plant a seat on this unique ASU monument! Enjoy the fresh air before you have to sit in a classroom for an hour!

Persephone • October 20, 2011Niels Petersen, who built the Victorian home adjacent to the park, is buried near the northeast corner of the property, next to his wife Susanna.