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Tempe Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,435 Google reviews · Running trail in Tempe, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tempe Beach Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Local landmark features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond & other athletic fields.
What runners say about Tempe Beach Park
“I'm a huge fan of Tempe Beach Park, it's got great views of the lake and sidewalk trails for scooters, bikes, and joggers.”
Tempe outdid themselves when they designed this place. This is a beautiful location. Everything from the beach to walking paths. From the pediatrician bridge to cross the other side. And all the places to just walk and chill. Great way to see the early morning lights of Tempe. It was my first time here.
WONDERFUL LAKESIDE PARK! I'm a huge fan of Tempe Beach Park, it's got great views of the lake and sidewalk trails for scooters, bikes, and joggers. The park is welcoming to all, locals, visitors, college students, families, and the elderly. I saw a great mix of folks enjoying a good view and walk.
I visited briefly and came on a Sunday - parking is metered (pay through Park Mobile) but the app said it's free on weekends. I walked along the Tempe Town Lake; there were several people running, biking, or walking dogs. The foot bridge across the water is nice.
The perfect place for adults,kids and pets. Whether you want a workout or just a romantic walk by the lake this is the place to go to. They offer day activities as well as beautiful views at night. In this AZ heat take advantage of the late hours. Open until midnight.
Trail conditions & character
“I'm a huge fan of Tempe Beach Park, it's got great views of the lake and sidewalk trails for scooters, bikes, and joggers.”
“I visited briefly and came on a Sunday - parking is metered (pay through Park Mobile) but the app said it's free on weekends.”
Plan your run at Tempe Beach Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitetempe.gov
- Phone(480) 350-5200
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–12 AM |
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