A GUIDE TO TEMPE TOWN LAKE

A R I Z O N A TEMPE TOWN LAKE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2 Tempe Town Lake … Making Waves in the Desert 4 Project Facts Park Rules 5 Park Hours 6 Prohibited Activities 6 Environmental Safety 7 Picnic Tables 7 Volleyball Courts 7 Path Guidelines for Bicyclists 7 Designated Trails 7 Permits 8 Parking and Parking Map Lake Rules 9 Lake Hours and Schedule 9 Water Activities Prohibited 9 Emergency Warning System A R I Z O N A 10 Mast Height Limits for Sailboats

City of Tempe Recreation Services 10 Boats Permits 3500 South Rural Road, 11 Boating 2nd floor of Tempe Public Library Tempe, 85282 14 SRP Town Lake Marina 480-350-8625 • www.tempe.gov/lake 15 Fishing Introduction

Tempe Town Lake … 1999, Tempe Town Lake on the Rio Salado opened to the general public. Town Lake Making waves in the desert. is contained within the channel with a unique series of dams, a water pump system and slurry walls.

Tempe, working with many public and private partners, reclaimed more than 600 acres of Tempe’s land for development and recreation when it created Town Lake. Now, it is one of Arizona’s most popular destinations for special events, casual recreation, and upscale development. Pedestrian Bridge Light Rail A quarter mile long pedestrian bridge across Tempe is among the first Arizona cities to Once again, the river is a community Tempe Town Lake connects the south and gain light rail and the only city to have it from Sift through layers of earth at Tempe Town Lake gathering place. More than 2.7 million north shores near the western dam at the border to border. This system allows people and generations of history come to the surface. visitors come to Town Lake each year, to jog Tempe Center for the Arts. to get from downtown Phoenix facilities such along the lake’s pathways, to participate in as Chase Field, the Translational Genomics Tempe Town Lake is part of the historic one of many rowing, paddling and boating The $5 million cost was paid primarily with Salt River. This area once offered food and federal money and matching funds. Research Institute, the Heard Museum programs, or to enjoy one of the outdoor and the Phoenix Art Museum to Sun Devil water for the Hohokam. Years later, this special events. Bridge Facts: area became the safest crossing point for • A team of designers, including T.Y. Lin Stadium, Mill Avenue District and Tempe Town Lake as well as the many businesses travelers in covered wagons. Construction of Tempe Town Lake offers something no other International and Otak, created the several dams in the mid 1900’s took water design for the pedestrian bridge. Artist along the way. For more information, visit area in Arizona does - centrally-located, www.tempe.gov/business from the Salt River and completely changed urban waterfront property. Adjacent to Laurie Lundquist was also part of the the terrain. The obstructed river became a downtown Tempe’s Mill Avenue, Arizona process wasteland for dumping and sand and gravel State University and Sky Harbor International • The bridge comes in four spans of mining. Airport, with light rail access, Town Lake is 228 feet. Steel pipes cross each other one of Arizona’s premier addresses. No at two intersections of the bridge. Each The latest transformation began in 1966, other waterfront offers boating, dozens of span weighs 165,000 pounds under the direction of Arizona State special events, miles of bike and running University Dean of Architecture, James • The bridge is 12’ wide. The deck paths and both business and residential expands to 14’ at each end to provide Elmore. He created the vision of the Rio opportunities. Salado Project, a dream of turning miles of an easy transition for bicyclists and pedestrians. The bridge is 34’ tall littered riverbed into an oasis of pleasure, of We hope this guide of Tempe Town Lake new homes and shopping, of landscaped • There are 32 cables suspending the will answer your questions about the unique bridge arches parks and an urban lake. features of this regional destination. If you need more details, please call the Recreation • A shading system using triangular Maricopa County voters in 1987 denied the Services office at 480-350-8625 or visit our pieces of canvas is placed at curves regional effort to go forward with a version website at www.tempe.gov/lake. throughout the bridge and provides of that dream, but Tempe voters urged the shade City to move ahead. The Tempe City Council • The shape of the shade structures is stepped up to the challenge and began work meant to complement the facetted roof on Tempe Rio Salado. of the Tempe Center for the Arts After years of financial commitment, planning and building, on November 7,

2 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 3 Project Facts • The emergency warning system on Town Lake uses flashing lights and Park Rules General Information sirens to alert the public of severe • Opened November 7, 1999. weather changes. Park Hours • Inflatable boats that have less than two • 220 surface acres – 2 miles long, separate buoyancy chambers. Boats Town Lake Park areas are open daily 800 to 1200 feet wide. must be able to float with only one Dams between 5 a.m. and midnight unless • Average depth 12.5 feet, ranging from chamber should the air in one chamber The City of Tempe has replaced the inflatable otherwise posted. Tempe Town Lake is open 6 to 19 feet. be lost. to public boating from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Inner tubes, inflatable mattresses, rafts, (permit required). Extension of park hours tube boats and float tubes. Water must be approved by management. • Capacity is about 3,000 acre-feet or Only water sport classes and instruction 977 million gallons. SRP Town Lake Marina approved by the City of Tempe may be held on • Water quality is maintained by frequent Rules & Regulations Tempe Town Lake. monitoring, using additives to maintain aquatic balance as needed. All watercraft require boat registration/ All watercraft must have approved lights watercraft permit prior to use on Tempe operating when on the lake after dark or at • The lake does not lose water to rubber dam system at the west end of Town Lake. You may obtain registration/ dusk and dawn. seepage thanks to a recovery system Tempe Town Lake with a new, hydraulically- watercraft permit for Town Lake at: that pumps water back into the lake. Public boating may be restricted or closed for operated steel gate dam. The system is the Recreation Administration Office emergencies, special events, maintenance • In the future Town Lake will receive country’s largest hydraulically-operated steel reverse osmosis quality reclaimed 2nd Floor, Tempe Public Library, and repairs. Every effort will be made to gate dam system. The dam is a reliable and 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe AZ 85282 notify the public of lake closings no less water to maintain lake and supply cost-effective solution that is expected to last irrigation for adjacent park land. (480) 350-8625, Monday-Friday than 24 hours in advance in non-emergency for decades. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. situations. Flood Control The steel gate system consists of eight Pyle Adult Recreation Center For information concerning Tempe Town • Town Lake is designed for the impact fabricated steel gates mounted onto a new 655 E. Southern Ave., Lake, visit: of a 100-year flood event or greater. roller-compacted concrete foundation and Tempe AZ 85282, (480) 350-5211 www.tempe.gov/lake new reinforced concrete spillway slab about • Gabion mattresses—wire and rock pads Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Recreation Services: 100 feet downstream from the existing dam. Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., line the Salt River on both sides of Using hydraulic lifts, these gates can be 480-350-8625 Town Lake—buttress the impact of Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. lowered to allow storm waters to pass To request assistance of Police, call: fast-moving water and maintain through and raised to capture the tail end Types of Watercraft permitted on Town Lake: Non-Emergency 480-350-8311 integrity of the river channel. of the flow to re-establish the lake. About • Manually-propelled watercraft • Town Lake is designed to allow a flow two feet of water can pass over the top of • Wind-driven watercraft with a maximum Tempe Beach Park Rules & Regulations capacity of 250,000 cubic feet per the gates while they are in the fully-upright mast height of 30 feet from the water second (cfs). position. surface Permits are required for: • The highest recorded flows for this area • The new Crest Steel gates dam designed • Watercraft equipped with an electric • Amplified sound occurred before the Salt River dam by Gannett Fleming motor • Beer consumption (for designated areas) system was created. • Made by Steel Fab Types of watercraft prohibited on Town Lake: • Boating • Build by PCL construction company • The highest recorded Salt River flow • Watercraft requiring full body contact • Reserved park areas • The dam was commissioned on was 200,000 cfs in 1905. with the water. • Special events 5/14/2016 • Watercraft using gas motors • Urban Camping • In the event of a 100-year flood event, • The dam consist of eight steel crest • Inflatable boats less than six feet in • Fishing (License is required) the dams are designed to release water, gates, 17 ft. tall, 106 feet long and length. which keeps the water in the river For permit information call: 480-350-8625 weight about 300klbs • Inflatable boats not constructed of channel. • Gates take about 45 minutes to fully durable reinforced fabric. • A 100-year flood event has a 1 percent open, and about 140 minutes to close chance of occurring in any year.

4 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 5 The following are prohibited: Picnic Tables Reservations • Abusing Facilities/Disruptive Behavior • Tempe Beach Park Picnic tables may • Alcohol consumption be used on a “first come, first served” (except beer by permit) basis by anyone. • Campfires • Dangerous acts such as: • Tables, chairs, grills and pop-up shades Archery, Firearms may be brought into the park. Pop- • Glass containers up shades may not be staked into the • Golfing ground. • Horses • Vehicles in the park are prohibited • Motor vehicles without a special vehicle pass. • Skateboarding riding except Path Guidelines for Bicyclists Permits in designated areas Volleyball Courts • No motorized vehicles are allowed on Required Park Permits • Swimming, diving, bathing, and wading the paths, except for approved users Volleyball courts at Town Lake are first come, Town Lake Park permits are required for the such as Segway’s. Please remember: first served. The four courts are located on following activities and may be restricted to • Do not feed birds or wildlife. the north bank of Town Lake, east of Mill • Follow state and local bicycle laws. certain locations: • Pet leashes and clean-up is required. Avenue bridges. For more information call  • Town Lake’s paths are used by walkers, • Amplified music - special events only • Please be courteous to others using 480-350-8625. joggers, and bikers. Please be aware • Commercial photography • Beer consumption - special events only the park of those around you and the speed at • Hosting a special event which they travel. Environmental Safety • Be courteous to all other path users. • Boat permit (see boating section) For public health and safety, to maintain Everyone is allowed to use these paths. water quality and for aviation considerations, Amplified Music please do not feed the ducks, pigeons, birds • For more information, or to obtain a Contact the Town Lake Special Events and other wildlife. Town Lake does not copy of the Tempe Bikeways map Coordinator at 480-350-5180 for details. permit kite flying or helium filled balloons. call City of Tempe Transportation Planning, 480-350-2775. Commercial Photography • Occasionally, paths are temporarily While there is currently no fee for small photo closed for construction, renovation, or shoots, on some occasions, it is necessary to events. Visit www.tempe.gov/tim for assign police or paramedics to a commercial closures and reroutes. video or photo shoot. Insurance is required • Check www.tempe.gov/calendar for photo shoots unless the photographer is for events such as runs, walks, or a member of the media. Please call the City triathlons, which could increase the of Tempe at 480-350-5276. number of users on the lake’s paths. Special Event Permits Designated Trails A permit is required for events or planned Dirt trails are located in the LoPiano Bosque gatherings of 50 or more persons at Town Habitat and in designated/ Lake. The special events permit shall be marked areas only. These trails are available obtained by calling the Special Events for pedestrians, bicyclists, and horseback Coordinator at 480-350-5180. Special riding. The trails pass through desert habitat events must be approved by the City of and unimproved areas. During inclement Tempe Event Task Force. Insurance, security, weather, the trails may be unusable. paramedics, liquor control devices, fencing, Unauthorized vehicles are prohibited in and other items may be required for an these areas. event to be scheduled.

6 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 7 Lake Rules

Parking Paid Parking Parking areas line the 5 miles of Town Lake Hayden Ferry Lakeside has 2800 covered shoreline. The map below shows areas parking spaces. This building is located at where lots exist. Construction on many 80 E. Rio Salado Parkway, (NE corner of of Town Lake’s new facilities is currently Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway). The underway and may affect parking. Please parking structure at 201 S. Ash, West of Mill check the website for a current listing of Avenue may charge a fee for parking and it which lots are open. is also available for public parking.

South Bank North Bank Some lots at Town Lake are free, others Parking is available on the north side of the require payment. The closest free lot to lake at the west boat storage area or along Tempe Beach Park is at Rio Salado Parkway, Lake View Drive. Lake View Drive is accessed just north of the Ash Avenue intersection. off Curry Rd. on the east side of Mill Avenue Parking is available in downtown Tempe, a or off Washington Street on the west side of Lake Hours and Schedule short walk from Tempe Town Lake. Please Mill Avenue. The Marquee Theater charges Tempe Town Lake is open daily for public visit www.downtowntempe.com for a map to use this lot on concert nights. The SRP boating between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. All boats of downtown lots. Town Lake Marina also offers parking at must display a current Town Lake permit no cost which provides access to the lake’s and have Town Lake approved lighting pathways as well as its park area. when on the lake after dark or at dusk and dawn. Please see the website for lighting PAPAGO regulations: www.tempe.gov/boating

N O T G N I H S A W Public boating may be restricted or suspended for emergencies, special events, P ARK CENTER Papago Park P maintenance and repairs. Sections of the lake may be zoned for certain types of

S T R E E T boating activities on specific days and hours. C U R R Y R O A D P P Every effort will be made to notify the public Mouer M ARICOPA TRILLIUM AT RIO SALADO Park COUNTY of lake closures no less than 24 hours in P advance in non-emergency situations. Emergency Warning System P (wind and evacuation)

P P Lights and sirens have been mounted on R Water Activities Prohibited P P poles at three locations around Tempe R The following activities are prohibited: Tem Town Lake providing critical information pe To • Swimming and wading, unless in wn about weather condition on the lake and P La conjunction with a special event P ke R park area. These poles are located on the P R permit. R north and south side of the lake at the ASU RIO SALADO PKWY • Voluntarily entering the water from downstream dam, upstream dam, and Town a boat or shoreline, unless connected Karsten Lake Marina. Golf Course to a special event or class. E • Wind and kite surfing. A WHITE light will start flashing anytime the AV ROAD

Scales Jaycee APS WIND monitored at that location reaches 15 Elementary Park • Jumping or diving from Town Lake L School bridges or any other structures on or mile per hour. The frequency of the flashes MIL RURAL around the lake. will increase as the velocity of the wind increases. • Pet swimming. 8 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 9 P A RED light and SIREN means that you Types of Boats Prohibited Boat Permit Categories must EVACUATE Town Lake and secure The following types of boats are prohibited your boat as quickly as possible. on Tempe Town Lake: Category 1: Weather information can be accessed at • Boats requiring full body contact with Tempe resident-owned boats www.tempe.gov/lake the water. To receive this permit, the boat owner must present a valid Arizona State Driver License with a Tempe • Boats equipped with gas motors. address and another proof of Tempe residence such as a current Tempe utility bill. Mast Height Limits for Sailboats • Inflatable boats less than six feet in Mast height limits on Tempe Town Lake are length. Category 2: 30 feet or lower due to bridge height and Tempe-based non-profit organization power line restrictions. The clearance under • Inflatable boats not constructed of boats. the bridges from the normal water level in durable reinforced fabric. Town Lake is provided below. • Inflatable boats that have less than two To receive this permit, the group must present Boat Permits documentation of current non-profit status. This permit separate buoyancy chambers. Boats is available only to boats owned by the organization Individuals that have boats with masts, All boats must have a Town Lake boat must be able to float with only one please use caution when accessing SRP and does not apply to individuals who are members of permit to operate on Tempe Town Lake. The chamber should the air in one the organization for personally-owned boats. Tempe Town Lake Marina. Height barrier following types of public boats are permitted chamber be lost. bars depicting height restriction of 15’ 5”, on Town Lake: Category 3: and signs, have been installed at the Marina • Inner tubes, inflatable mattresses, rafts, • All human powered boats. Other non-profit organization boats to designate areas that are restricted to boats tube boats and float tubes. To receive this permit, the group must present with masts up. In order to ensure the safety • Wind-driven boats with a maximum • Paddleboards used in a prone or supine documentation of current non-profit status. This permit of your boat and yourself, masts must be mast height of 30 feet from the water manner. is available only to boats owned by the organization surface. and does not apply to individuals who are members of placed down at all times when you enter or the organization for personally-owned boats. leave the Marina. • Electric motorized boats Questions regarding boats call 480-350-8034. Category 4: Educational/training/intercollegiate Required Boats Registration/Permit athletic use All boats require a Tempe Town Lake boat Educational programming is subject to lake user fees permit, which are available at Recreation Category 5: Servies. Call 480-350-8625 for additional Non-Tempe resident-owned boats and Tempe Town Lake Bridge Clearances information. Town Lake boat permits must all other boats All dimensions are approximate and measured from full water elevation level to the underside of the bridge. be affixed to the boat and visible. Category 6: Rural Road Bridge Mill Avenue Bridge (west) Electric motorized boats must be registered Concessionaire boats: – Issued only with the State of Arizona and have valid to City-contracted boat concessionaire Northly End Middle Southerly End Northly End Middle Southerly End Arizona number and current annual decal 22 feet 22 feet 18 feet 21 feet* 21 feet* 21 feet* displayed on boats in order to be issued a Category 7: 12 feet ** 12 feet* 12 feet** Town Lake boat permit. You must present Daily Use Permit: a valid State of Arizona State registration, a Boat permit fees are subject to change. Each Mill Avenue Bridge (east) Railroad Bridge/Light Rail Bridge non-Arizona resident-owned boat currently boat owner assumes responsibility for each Northly End Middle Southerly End numbered/registered in another state may person using the permitted boat. Northly End Middle Southerly End 21 feet* 21.5 feet* 22 feet* be operated in Arizona for a period of 90 13 feet 13 feet 13 feet 14 feet ** 14.5 feet* 16 feet** days. State registration is available at the For a current list of permit fees, visit * Measured at the high point of the arches Arizona Game and Fish Department, by www.tempe.gov/boating. calling 602-942-3000 or visit www.azgfd. ** Measured at the low point of the arches com. Non-motorized boats do not require Arizona registration.

10 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 11 Boat speed be wearing a PDF at all times. Boat Tie-Ups All public boats shall maintain a wakeless • Public boats should give way to Public boat tie-ups are located along the speed while on Tempe Town Lake, generally commercial boats, public safety boats shoreline of the lake. Note that some tie-ups under 5 miles per hour. Authorized coaching and emergency boats. are reserved for special uses. launches and other authorized boats may • Speed should be controlled to avoid Private boats are not allowed to tie up to the exceed wakeless speed in the course of collision. boat rental vendor docks at Tempe Beach performing safety on Town Lake. Speed Park. and direction of travel shall follow the basic • Powered boats (electric motor) shall counterclockwise pattern. give way to manually powered boats and sailboats unless being overtaken. Accident: Duty of Operator The operator of any boat involved in an • Sailboats shall give way to manually Navigational Rules accident that results in injury or property Public boating navigational rules specific to powered boats unless being overtaken. damage should immediately stop, exchange the Tempe Town Lake include, but are not Sport Activity and Special Event application • All operators shall maintain a proper name and address of the boat’s owner to limited to, the following: forms are available at www.tempe.gov/ lookout and proceed at a safe speed the injured party and render reasonable • Lake traffic should be counter events or by calling 480-350-5180. when underway. assistance. You must call 480-350-8311 clockwise. Boats leaving the shoreline • Boats underway shall stay at least to report a non-emergency accident with shall yield right of way to boats Boating Events 30 feet from drifting or anchored boats. Tempe police. approaching the shoreline. A permit for programmed use of Tempe If approaching or coming alongside Town Lake is required for those wishing to • Slow moving boats should favor the another boat, the operator shall use In Case of Emergency conduct a water sport activity or special event center of the lake (example: SUP’s, caution and approach at a safe, Identify your location by using the numbers on Tempe Town Lake. Permit applications pedal boats) while faster/continuously controlled speed. shown on signs at each boat landing. Call may be obtained at Recreation Services or moving boats should be closer to the • All boats are required to have a 9-1-1 for emergencies. The non-emergency by calling 480-350-8625. shore. number for Police is 480-350-8311. Call this red/green navigation light on the bow Special events during park hours, may be • Boaters age 12 and under must be and a white all around light on the number if you see someone in need of held on the lake before sunrise or after supervised on the water at all times by stern after sunset or before sunrise. assistance or if you witness acts of vandalism an adult. All youth 12 and under must or crime. sunset with City approval. Boats operating on Town Lake before sunrise or after sunset Water Sport Activities and Special must display appropriate navigation lighting. A permit will specify the time and date of the Events event and expire as soon as the event is over. A Special Event Permit is required for those A new permit is needed for future events or wishing to conduct a water sport activity or classes. The permit only allows the specific special event on Tempe Town Lake. Water activities included in the special event.

12 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 13 Boating Classes attached to the top right side (starboard Fishing Other rules: The City of Tempe Boating Office offers all side) of the board, at the stern end The Arizona Game and Fish Department and • Fishing is permitted from boats and instructional programming on Tempe Town (fin end.) the City of Tempe have developed a public the shoreline except at posted Lake. No private instructional programming • All SUP paddlers will need to be wearing fishing program for Tempe Town Lake, which "No Fishing" zones. Valid boat permit is is allowed without permission from the a leash or a PFD. It is not enough to includes trout stocking in the winter. Tempe required. Tempe Town Lake Boating Coordinator. Town Lake is a member of the Community have them with you. One of the two • Fishing is prohibited from bridges and must be worn. Fishing Program There are close to 5,000 rowers, paddlers docks. and sailors using Tempe Town Take every • Lake traffic pattern (counter clock wise The most recent fishing survey for Tempe • Fish trapping is prohibited. year. Take a class and be one of them. flow) must be followed at all times. Town Lake can be found at the AZ Game & For more information visit: www.tempe.gov/ SUP’s are encouraged to use the center Fish Department website: www.azgfd.gov. • Fish cleaning is prohibited. There are boating of the lake. no facilities at the lake to clean fish. Tempe Town Lake is a part of the Arizona Game and Please pick up your fish line and trash • If you are paddling before sunrise or to help protect the environment. Boat Rentals after sunset you will need navigation Fish Community Fishing Program. The expansion Select from a variety of watercrafts from lights attached to your board, and not of the Community Fishing Program is a testament • Fishing is prohibited from shore or the boating rental vendor located at Tempe attached to you and/or your PFD. They to the Department’s commitment to “bring fish docks used by rental boat facilities, and Beach Park. Choose from kayaks, pedal must be affixed to the board. to the people.” More information can be found at the Safe Harbor Marina. boats, Duffy electric boats, and electric skiffs. www.azgfd.gov/fishing For more information, contact Recreation • Launching can only be done from boat Services at 480-350-8625. beach or the marina. Age License Type Resident Non-Resident • The Rental Vendor located at Tempe Under 10 No License Required Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Beach Park will have boards to rent and Ages 10-17 Youth Combo Hunt/Fish $5 % The fastest-growing paddle sport in America renters will launch from the south shore Age 18 and over Community Fishing $24 $24 is happening on Tempe Town Lake. A few by the rental kiosk. No private owners things to remember about SUP’s on Tempe may launch from this location. General Fishing $37 $55 Town Lake: Combo Hunt/Fish $57 $160 • The paddleboard cannot be considered • All SUP’s will need a permit like Short Term Combo Hunt/ $15/day $20/day any other vessel on TTL. It must be a swimming platform. No swimming is allowed on Tempe Town Lake. Fish (One day only) Age 70 and over and AZ Pioneer-Combo Hunt/Fish Complimentary N/A • Paddlers age 17 and younger must be resident past 25 years supervised by an adult on the water at all times. All youth under 12 must wear ALL Arizona Fishing and Combo Hunt/Fish Licenses: a PFD at all times. • Are valid for one year (365 days) from the date of purchase • Include Community Fishing privileges, valid at any of the Community Fishing Program waters  • Include the two pole privilege, allowing for the simultaneous fishing with two pole (lines) SRP Town Lake Marina in the water at once. The 12-acre SRP Town Lake Marina is located • No Trout Stamp or Two-Pole Stamp on the north side of Tempe Town Lake and south of the Loop 202 at College Avenue. Bag and Size Limits For information on space availability or Fish Species Daily Bag Limits Minimum Size Limit storage rates please contact the Boating Catfish 4 None Office at 480-350-8034. All boats stored at Trout 2 None the Marina facility must be in compliance with Town lake public boating regulations Bass 2 13 inches or more and must display current annual Tempe Sunfish 10 None Town Lake permits. The Boating Coordinator White Amur 1 30 inches or more retains the option for reserving spaces for future use. Other None None 14 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 15 Average Monthly Sunrise & Sunset Times and Average Temperatures

January July Sunrise: 7:30 a.m. Sunset: 5:45 p.m. Sunrise: 5:30 a.m. Sunset: 7:40 p.m. Min. Temp. 38.5° Max. Temp 67.5° Min. Temp. 75.2° Max. Temp 105.4°

February August Sunrise: 7:15 a.m. Sunset: 5:15 p.m. Sunrise: 5:50 a.m. Sunset: 7:15 p.m. Min. Temp. 40.7° Max. Temp 71.8° Min. Temp. 74.1° Max. Temp 103.6°

March September Sunrise: 6:40 a.m. Sunset: 6:35 p.m. Sunrise: 6:10 a.m. Sunset: 6:30 p.m. Min. Temp. 44.9° Max. Temp 77.1° Min. Temp. 67.4° Max. Temp 99.7°

April October Sunrise: 6 a.m. Sunset: 7 p.m. Sunrise: 6:35 a.m. Sunset: 5:50 p.m. Min. Temp. 50.2° Max. Temp 85.6° Min. Temp. 55.7° Max. Temp 89.4°

May November Sunrise: 5:30 a.m. Sunset: 7:20 p.m. Sunrise: 7 a.m. Sunset: 5:25 p.m Min. Temp. 58.1° Max. Temp 94.0° Min. Temp. 44.0° Max. Temp 76.0°

June December Sunrise: 5:15 a.m. Sunset: 7:40 p.m. Sunrise: 7:25 a.m. Sunset: 5:20 p.m. Min. Temp. 66.1° Max. Temp 103.2° Min. Temp. 38.1° Max. Temp 67.9°

16 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake City of Tempe Recreation Services 3500 South Rural Road 2nd Floor of Tempe Public Library Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 350-8625 www.tempe.gov/lake

November 2017