The human-made Town Lake has turned downtown Tempe into a commercial and urban-living hot spot, and attracts college students and Valley residents of all ages. Little ones enjoy the Splash Playground, and fishermen appreciate the rainbow trout–stocked lake. You also can rent a boat and tour the lake on your own.
Tempe's very own man-made lake provides a cool location for water sports and outdoor recreation.:
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The fact that Tempe is located in the middle of a vast desert doesn't mean it can't have a lake. Realizing that people enjoy water-based recreation, Tempe's city fathers built...
Landlocked Tempe's answer to waterfront recreation.:
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The 220-acre lake has become a prime recreation area, including waterfront shops, restaurants, as well as outdoor activities like fishing and sailing. The success of the lake...