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Endless Outdoor Fun in Tempe

Arizona's warm and irresistible climate makes is easy to step outside to enjoy the many recreational activities the area has to offer in any season. In the midst of this stunning urban community lie mountains, trails, lakes and parks. Tempe residents and visitors love:

Angels Baseball, LP
2000 Gene Autry Way
Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: (714) 940-2000
Fax: (714)940-2266

Catch the Angels Baseball Spring Training in March at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Schedule and ticket information available by visiting angelsbaseball.com. For Spring Training season tickets or group packages, call (888) 796-HALO (4256).

Arizona Amateur Athletics Union (AAU)
2213 S. Saratoga
Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: (480) 755-3930

Non-profit organization committed to bringing youth sports activities and events to Arizona.

Arizona Cardinals Football Club
8701 S. Hardy Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (800) 999-1402
Fax: (602)379-1773

The Cardinals, founded in 1898 and a charter member of the National Football League, play at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball
Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85001
Phone: (602) 514-8400

See the Arizona Diamondbacks play at the unique Chase Field, April - September annually. An Arizona Diamondbacks game is the perfect place to host a unique event. Private suites and group areas are available. 

ASU Karsten Golf Course
1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 921-8070
Fax: (480)784-4836

Rated "4½ STARS" by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play", this par 70, Pete Dye Scottish links design boasts exceptional playing conditions year round. The Sun Angel Clubhouse is home to award-winning Trophy Room restaurant. AAA/CAA discounts available.

ASU Sports Ticket Information
ASU Sports Ticket Office Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85282-2405
Phone: (480) 727-0000

Office is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Tickets can be purchased or picked upat the south end of Sun Devil Stadium. Metered parking is available.

ASU Student Recreation Center
Arizona State University 400 E. Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (480) 965-8900

Facilities include: 13 racquetball courts, 14 tennis courts, 4 large gyms, multi-use exercise rooms, outdoor field space and an outdoor 25 yard by 70 meter swimming pool. The SRC hosts national racquetball tournaments, Power Soccertournaments, Desert Challenge Regional Games, the Southwest Desert Duel Water Polo Tournament, national fitness conferences, and offers swim team practice space. Guest passes are available to the public.

Benedict Sports Complex
490 W. Guadalupe Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 350-5200
Fax: (480)350-5058

The Benedict Sports Complex includes five lighted soccer fields and hosts baseball, softball and soccer games.

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
7135 E. Camelback Rd. #190
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (800) 635-5748

The West just got a lot more Wild! The Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl will match teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences at Sun Devil Stadium. Traditional college bands, cheerleaders and hard-hitting action are staples of this exciting bowl game.

City of Tempe Parks & Rec
3500 S Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 350-5200

Enhances quality of life by providing safe, clean, friendly and fun environments. We are a leader in delivering superior services that are in the best interest of our community.

Escalante Community Center
2150 E. Orange St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)350-5800
Fax: (480)350-5815

This facility includes a gymnasium, youth center, fitness area, library resource center, swimming pool and senior center.

Ken McDonald Golf Course
800 E. Divot Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 350-5250
Fax: (480)839-7973

18-hole championship golf course with lighted driving range, family trees, pro shop and restaurant. Golf Tempe offers incredible course conditions, great pace-of-play and excellent customer experiences.

Kiwanis Community Park

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Phone: (480) 350-5200
Fax: (480)350-5058

Walk, fish or just relax in Tempe's 125-acre park! Boat rentals, two picnic ramadas, urban fishing and seasonal movies in the park make this 12-acre lake something to talk about!

Kiwanis Fitness Center
6111 S. All American Way
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 350-5201

The Kiwanis Fitness Center features various fitness tools that include cardiovascular and strength equipment, free weights, stability balls, tubing and bands. Packages are available for various levels of use.

Kiwanis Park Batting Range

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Phone: (480) 350-5727
Fax: (480)350-5777

Batter up! Baseball, softball and fast-pitch softball in 10 lighted batting cages! Group and private lessons, birthday packages and pro-shop services are available.

Kiwanis Park Tennis Center

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Phone: (480) 350-5201

15 lighted/cushioned courts with USTA-certified staff on hand. Group and private lessons, leagues and tournaments are available. Drop-in tennis offered daily, matching players of all recreational levels.

Kiwanis Recreation Center

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Phone: (480) 350-5201
Fax: (480)350-5777

With an indoor heated wave pool and water slide, tennis center, gymnasium, batting range, outdoor lighted sand volleyball courts and classrooms, KRC is a perfect destination for birthday parties, corporate picnics, family reunions and just plain fun.

Papago Riding Stable
400 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 966-9793

Papago Riding Stable is family owned and operated since 1967. The full-service facility is on 5 acres of land and offers access to over 2,000 acres of beautiful desert foothills in Papago Park. With miles of equestrian trails, you can ride for hours to popular destinations, including Hole in the Wall rock formation, Governor Hunt Pyramid monument, ponds, view animals at Phoenix Zoo or you can just get away and find your own trail! Located right in town near Tempe Town Lake and close to the Light-Rail system.

Phoenix Coyotes
Jobing.com Arena 9400 W. Maryland Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85303
Phone: (480) 563-7825

Experience the excitement of NHL hockey in Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. October - April annually.

Phoenix Mercury Basketball
US Airways Center 201 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 514-8333

WNBA women's basketball. May - August annually.

Phoenix Suns Basketball
201 E. Jefferson St. 201 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 379-7867

NBA basketball action at its best. October - April annually.

Pyle Adult Recreation Center
655 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480)350-5211
Fax: (480) 350-5294

A variety of programs and special events for adults are offered at this popular Tempe Recreation facility.

Rolling Hills Golf Course
1415 N. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 350-5275
Fax: (480)350-5080

18-hole championship golf course with lighted driving range, family trees, pro shop and restaurant. Golf Tempe offers incredible course conditions, great pace-of-play and excellent customer experiences.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N. Pima Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (480) 270-5000

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is the Valley's newest and most versatile venue. Located on 140 acres on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the heart of metro Phoenix, it offers easy access from the Pima 101 Freeway. Its thirteen baseball fields, shaded stadium, picturesque party decks and multiple parking lots are all available for rental. Open 12 months a year, Salt River Fields is the Valley's most creative destination for events of all sizes, from social gatherings to convention and business meetings, sporting events, art and cultural festivals, or car shows. Surrounded by expansive views of Red Mountain, Camelback Mountain, the Superstition Mountains, Four Peaks and the McDowell Mountains, Salt River Fields is a one-of-a-kind destination.

South Mountain Park/Preserve
Located south of Baseline Rd., entrances to the park are located at 48th St. and Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone: (602) 534-6324

South Mountain Park/Preserve is 25 square miles (16,000 acres) of rugged natural beauty. Features include 58 miles of trails for hiking, climbing, horseback riding and mountain biking to breathtaking views of 2,300 - 2,600 ft. elevations. Reservable picnic ramadas are available during park hours of 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

SRP Tempe Town Lake Marina
550 E. Tempe Town Lake
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 350-5200

The 13-acre SRP Tempe Town Lake Marina provides the best access to the water at the boat ramp launch and offers boat trailer parking, restrooms, grassy picnic areas, a sloped amphitheater and rentable dry boat storage. The marina is located on the north side of the lake, just south of the 202 freeway. To get there, go south on College at Curry Road and follow the blue signs.

Sun Devil Stadium
Sun Devil Stadium Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-2505
Phone: (480)965-3482
Fax: (480) 965-8219

Home of the ASU Sun Devil football team and the annual Insight Bowl.

Tempe Boat Rentals
72 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 303-9803
Fax: (480) 303-9805

At Tempe Boat Rentals, everyone in the family can enjoy recreational boating at its best. Select from a variety of watercrafts: kayaks, pedal boats, hydrobikes, electric boats, stand-up paddleboards and more. Check us out on the web or call us directly.

Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W. Alameda Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 350-5205
Fax: (480) 350-5059

Home of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Spring Training. Unique venue for group functions.

Tempe Sports Complex
8401 S. Hardy Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (480)350-5200
Fax: (480) 350-5058

This athletic complex includes seven lighted soccer fields, four lighted softball fields, skatepark and a dog park.

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
7135 E. Camelback #290
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (800) 635-5748

As a member of the Bowl Championship Series, the 42nd Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will have the opportunity to host the champion of the Big 12 Conference as well as another one of the nation's top college football teams. The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

Wells Fargo Arena
ASU Campus Box 874505
Tempe, AZ 85287-4505
Phone: (480)965-3933

A 14,000-seat, multi-purpose facility hosting intercollegiate athletic competitions, live concerts and entertainment, as well as other university-sponsored events.

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