TEMPE SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedal Out on Town Lake: Family-Friendly Dragon Boats with a Bimini Shade
A human-powered pedal-boat rental at Town Lake with a bimini top, offered by Boat Rentals of America — hourly rates from $60 and space for up to five passengers.
Pedal Out on Town Lake: Family-Friendly Dragon Boats with a Bimini Shade.
Set against the calm sweep of Tempe’s Town Lake, the Dragon pedal boat reduces boating to its simplest pleasures: pedaling at your own pace, catching a breeze under a bimini top and drifting past shoreline views. It’s an accessible, affordable option for families and small groups who want to sunbathe, sightsee or simply enjoy the water without a motorized boat.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Simple, Human-Powered Design
The Dragon is propelled by human power, letting riders govern speed and effort. Its easy-to-operate pedal system makes it a low-barrier way to get out on the water and enjoy relaxed sightseeing or a bit of exercise.
Bimini Shade for Sunny Days
A built-in bimini top offers meaningful shade while you cruise, making the boat as suitable for sunbathing as it is for cooling off between pedaling sessions — a practical touch for Arizona afternoons.
Affordable, Family-Friendly Rentals
Priced to be accessible, the Dragon rental is positioned as a budget-friendly way to spend time on the water with family or a small group, with flexible hourly options to fit short outings or a longer glide around the lake.
What the day feels like
How the Rental Feels
After a quick check-in, you step into a stable, pedal-driven craft, lower the bimini if the sun is strong and set your own pace across Town Lake; the rhythm of pedaling and the steady glide of the hull frame a casual, social outing that suits sunbathing, sightseeing or a leisurely family cruise.
THE BOAT
Simple, Human-Powered Design
The Dragon is propelled by human power, letting riders govern speed and effort. Its easy-to-operate pedal system makes it a low-barrier way to get out on the water and enjoy relaxed sightseeing or a bit of exercise.
THE COMFORT
Bimini Shade for Sunny Days
A built-in bimini top offers meaningful shade while you cruise, making the boat as suitable for sunbathing as it is for cooling off between pedaling sessions — a practical touch for Arizona afternoons.
THE VALUE
Affordable, Family-Friendly Rentals
Priced to be accessible, the Dragon rental is positioned as a budget-friendly way to spend time on the water with family or a small group, with flexible hourly options to fit short outings or a longer glide around the lake.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Options offered include 1-hour, 1.5-hour and 2-hour rentals priced at $60, $70 and $80 respectively.
All rentals require a matching credit or debit card and a photo ID from someone over the age of 18 at check-in.
Rentals are operated by Boat Rentals of America at Town Lake; note that permitted lake boundaries can be reduced because of weather or special events.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent a Dragon pedal boat and what does it cost?
Rentals are available for 1 hour ($60), 1.5 hours ($70) and 2 hours ($80).
How many people fit on the boat?
The Dragon is listed with capacity for up to five passengers.
What ID or payment is required to rent?
All rentals require a matching credit or debit card and a photo ID from someone over the age of 18 at check-in.
Is there shade on the boat and can I sunbathe?
Yes — the pedal boat includes a bimini top for shade, and the craft is suitable both for sightseeing and sunbathing.
Can the area I’m allowed to boat in change?
Yes — boundaries on the lake may be decreased due to weather or special events; operators will provide current guidance at check-in.
Who operates these rentals?
The rentals are operated by Boat Rentals of America at Town Lake in Tempe.