Dating in Maple-Ash and the streetcar line
In shortMaple-Ash is one of Tempe's older neighborhoods, close to downtown, and the streetcar runs along Ash Avenue. It feels calm and residential, a short ride from the busier blocks. It is an easy base for a car-free date.
A first date idea
A car-free streetcar date
The Tempe Streetcar has 14 stops on a three mile route along Mill and Ash avenues, from Rio Salado Parkway to Apache Boulevard. It runs Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnight, every 15 to 20 minutes. A ride is $1 since fares started in August 2025.
Source: Tempe Tourism: Valley Metro Rail and Tempe Streetcar, checked 9 November 2026
Ride the Tempe Streetcar along Mill and Ash and hop off where you like.
For more ideas, read light rail date nights or dating in Tempe in the summer heat.
