WATER RECREATION

WATER RECREATION Rotary Centennial Splash Pad

Located at Fountain Park, the splash pad is a great place for youngsters to cool down and have some water fun. https://www.fh.az.gov/696/Fountain-Park

Saguaro Lake

Saguaro Lake is rimmed with beautiful desert canyon walls that are studded with saguaro cacti. Boat rentals are available at the marina where you will also find a lakeside restaurant. Take a tour on the Desert Belle and shop in their floating gift shop. Saguaro Lake is a great location for fishing. The Butcher Jones Recreation Site offers shaded picnic areas, a swimming area, and a 5.4-mile out and back hiking trail. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35547

Salt River

The Salt River is about 200 miles long. It offers recreational opportunities such as tubing, kayaking, and fishing. https://www.saguarolakeranch.com/area/arizona-west/

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

The historic Saguaro Lake Ranch, one of the most scenic guest ranches in the Southwest, is one of Arizona’s hidden treasures. Even if you do not stay overnight, you can choose activities like kayaking, tubing, and horseback riding. https://www.saguarolakeranch.com/

Salt River Tubing

Beat the heat on a hot Arizona summer day and float on the cool and refreshing mountain stream waters of the Salt River. Seasonal. https://www.saltrivertubing.com/

Bartlett Lake

Bartlett has more “boatable” space than Canyon and Saguaro Lakes combined. Enjoy shoreline camping, watch the wildlife, hike, fish, and more. The marina has boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35333

Horseshoe Reservoir

One of the most remote lakes in the area, Horseshoe Lake features many recreation opportunities and is one of the best fish nurseries in Arizona. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35337

Tempe Town Lake

At the heart of Tempe Town Lake is the historic Tempe Beach Park. There’s plenty of space for a rock music festival or a romantic walk. Rent bikes for the bike path or rent a kayak, paddleboard, or motorized boat to get out on the water. https://www.tempetourism.com/blog/ theres-so-much-to-do-at-tempe-town-lake/

McDowell Mountain Ranch Park & Aquatic Center

This public park offers an 8-lane lap pool, high dives, a large tube water slide, a lazy river, zero-depth entry play pool, water play features, and a spray pad. https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/sports/aquatics/ mcdowell-mountain-ranch-pool

Rotary Centennial Splash Pad Salt River Tubing

Saguaro Lake