Exhibition - The Desert Pipes: Skateboarding Photography by Steve Pingleton

The Desert Pipes were part of the Central Arizona Project (CAP), a series of canals built starting in the 1970s to bring water from the Colorado River across the state. The giant cement pipes that were designed for moving water underground became one of the most epic skateboarding environments to ever exist in Arizona. This photo exhibit by Steve Pingleton captures this special time and place in skateboarding history.

Dates: May 10 through August 9, 2025

Location: Community Room Gallery

*Please note that viewing availability is dependent upon scheduled events in the Community Room. Contact Tempe History Museum at 480-350-5100 to confirm open viewing times. The museum's hours of operation are Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.