What a little gem nestled in the bustling college town of Tempe! I have been to this location on two occasions (both for large events) and have always been impressed with the ease of finding parking (although we had to pay both times) and the security. Oktoberfest here was fantastic as the weather was mild and the beer was tasty! Fourth of July was hot (although I hear not as hot as it could have been) but nonetheless we had a great time. The location is well maintained and has surprising very little litter on the grounds. On my last visit, I noticed that there is a pretty awesome splash pad for children and plan to take my son there as soon as I can. There is a beautiful lake (obviously from the name duh) in the center of the park and you can take boat rides and enjoy the water. The park itself is surrounded by tall buildings sporting names of large companies, kind of reminiscent of Central Park (only much smaller), which provide a great ambient light in the late evening hours. There are picnic benches and charcoal grills available for use that are well maintained too. All in all - I have been to better parks, but this one is a little gem for this area!