ARTS, HISTORY, AND FINANCE

 

ART
Intricately bound together are inspiration and creation, and so Art and Nature both abide in beauty at Tempe Town Lake. Several pieces of fine art withstand the elements of sun, wind, rain and humans. These sculptures and plaques are a tribute to the river that once ran here, to the people who once thrived on it, to the creation of the Lake and to the people who cherish the water here today.
Town Lake Public Art
Tempe Center for the Arts

Leaves at the Lake
Tempe Public Art Program
Town Lake Safari Guide Coloring Book

 

HISTORY
Tempe Town Lake might only be eight years old, but planning the Rio Salado Project took more than 30 years. The history of this area goes back centuries.
Historic Timeline
Rio Salado Project Overview

Initial Construction

Town Lake Fact Sheet
"A River Once More" Video

   

FINANCE
The success of Town Lake took engineering ingenuity, dozens of public and private partnerships, and a plan  to pay not only for the construction of the lake, but its maintenance. Finding water to fill and keep Town Lake full was a priority, too. Information on how Town Lake works can be found here:
Budget   

Community Facilities District
Frequently Asked Questions

Project Awards