Entertainment Alternatives in Tempe, AZ

The city has a total of 43 parks abounding with recreational opportunities, the most famous of which is the Kiwanis Community Park, home to the world's second largest indoor/outdoor wave pool.

Tempe Big Surf Tempe is a 20 acre theme park, with over 15 slides including body slides, speed slides, tube slides and water basketball and volleyball. Special features for kids include a kiddie play area and Captain Cook's Landing play area. The Tempe Big Surf Tempe is fun for the whole family, so visit today!

Tempe is home to several excellent golf courses. They include Rolling Hills Golf Course Tempe, ASU Karsten Golf Course Tempe, Shalimar Country Club Tempe, Ken McDonald Golf Course Tempe, Rio Salado Golf Course Tempe, and Pepperwood Public Golf Course Tempe. If you're a golfer, or are interested in learning, you won't want to miss out on these fantastic golf experiences.

Tempe is known for its great variety of events and festivals, namely the Tempe Fiesta Bowl Block Party, a New Year's Eve celebration boasting over 40 bands, fireworks, carnival rides and souvenir booths. The party is in preparation for the annual Fiesta Bowl college football game, which draws tens of thousands of people to the area at the start of the New Year.