Welcome to the area information section for Tempe Town Lake and vicinity. When considering what home to buy, the community can be as important a consideration as the real estate itself. This section should help you learn more about unique community and all it has to offer.

Historical Overview

The history of the Tempe Town Lake area and the Salt River (Rio Salado) crossing goes back centuries, to the farming communities of local native americans. By the late 1800’s a way was needed to cross the river when Charles Hayden started Hayden Ferry at a place known as the Salt River Narrows. This is now the entrance to downtown Tempe.

Tempe was officially named after the Greek Vale of Tempe in mythology in 1879. The Roosevelt Dam, which opened in 1911, was constructed on the upper Salt River to slow the flow of water through the Valley and provided water retention and irrigation control.
Milestones
• On Aug. 8, 1997, groundbreaking ceremonies for the Tempe Town Lake were held.
• On July 14, 1999, the Tempe Town Lake was officially declared full. • On Nov. 7, 1999, Tempe Town Lake was opened to the public.
• On June 17, 2000, the opening of the renovated 25-acre Tempe Beach Park.
• On January 31, 2004, the Town Lake Marina opened on the north  side of the lake.

The Area
The City of Tempe, located in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area, is the sixth largest city in Arizona. Tempe wants to continue to attract new residents, and with its infrastructure firmly in place, Tempe is able to concentrate on providing the quality of services that led Tempe to be named an All-American City. In addition, according to a recent survey, Tempe ranks as the lowest cost city in the Phoenix metro area in terms of homeowner fees which include water, sewer and sanitation charges, and property and sales taxes. In addition, Tempe recently won the 1995 National Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks and Recreation for a community in the population range of 100,000 and 250,000. Tempe schools demand excellence at all levels of education. Tempe has 43 elementary and middle schools, and 5 high schools. Tempe High School students regularly exceed the state and national averages in all areas of college entrance exam results.

 

Welcome to the area information section for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Mesa and surrounding Maricopa County areas. When considering what home to buy, the community can be as important a consideration as the real estate itself. This section should help you learn more about our beautiful community and all it has to offer.