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Paddleboard alongside your dog at Tempe Town Lake Marina in Arizona! This SUP PUPS experience offers a fun training session and a scenic lake tour that’s perfect for dog lovers.
Paddleboard alongside your dog at Tempe Town Lake Marina in Arizona! This SUP PUPS experience offers a fun training session and a scenic lake tour that’s perfect for dog lovers.
Book with Desert Paddleboards
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Operated by Desert Paddleboards · Queen Creek, Arizona
Discover the joy of paddleboarding with your furry best friend at Tempe Town Lake Marina, brought to you by Desert Paddleboards. The SUP PUPS experience combines a gentle stand-up paddleboard training session with a serene lap around the lake, making it ideal for dog lovers who want to share a unique outdoor adventure. Whether you're new to paddleboarding or an experienced paddler, this relaxed outing ensures you and your pup will feel confident and comfortable on the water. Bring your own board or rent one on-site, and enjoy a morning surrounded by calm water, friendly faces, and happy pups splashing around. The marina's calm waters create a safe environment, while scenic views of the Arizona desert backdrop provide picture-perfect moments. This experience is not only fun for the dogs but also relaxing for dedicated spectators looking to unwind by the water. SUP PUPS is the perfect blend of exercise, bonding, and adventure — a fantastic way to connect with nature and your canine companion.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic balance and light paddling skills helpful but beginners welcome.
Yes, participants are welcome to bring their own boards, or they can rent one from Desert Paddleboards.
Absolutely! The experience includes a training session to help both you and your dog get comfortable on the board.
Dogs should be at least six months old, comfortable around water, and in good physical health to participate.
While there are no strict limits, dogs should be able to sit or lie down comfortably on the board without overcrowding.
Tours are rescheduled or canceled in unsafe weather conditions to ensure the safety of all participants and dogs.
Tempe Town Lake is regularly monitored for water quality to provide a safe environment for dogs and paddlers.
Tempe Town Lake was created in 1999, transforming the Salt Riverbed into a popular recreational spot in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Local efforts focus on maintaining water quality and protecting native wildlife to ensure a healthy ecosystem for recreation.
Desert Paddleboards is a Phoenix-based paddleboard outfitter offering rentals, guided meet-ups, and wellness experiences across Greater Phoenix waterways. The company provides half-day and full-day inflatable board rentals for locations such as Granite Reef, Queen Creek, Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake, and float trips on the Salt River. Desert Paddleboards hosts regular community meet-ups like the Salt River Paddleboarding Meet-up and seasonal events including the annual Witches Regatta at Tempe Town Lake. Dog owners can join SUP PUPS sessions at Tempe Town Lake Marina featuring a brief training lesson and guided laps. Beyond traditional paddling, Desert Paddleboards produces guided wellness offerings: Floating Sound Baths at Skyline Pool and Chandler, Floating Yoga sessions at KINO, and a private Floating Soundbath Experience designed for intimate pool settings. The business also partners with local venues for special events such as the Aji Spa Floating Sound Bath at the Sheraton Grand at Wildhorse Pass. Rentals are available with flexible pick-up times and options for all ages, with attendees able to bring their own boards or rent on site. Safety and accessibility are emphasized through clear route choices—river floats, scenic lake coves, and calm marina laps—so participants of varying skill levels can enjoy the water. Participants receive clear safety guidance and route recommendations tailored to skill level, and instructors or hosts provide local knowledge about wildlife, landmarks, and seasonal conditions on Phoenix-area waterways.
Book with Desert Paddleboards