RE/MAX Sun Properties: Outdoor Recreation Guide

ISSUE 6-23

OUTDOOR RECREATION GUIDE

SPORT VENUES | TRAILS & PARKS | WATER RECREATION

A guide to outdoor activities in Fountain Hills and surrounding areas.

COME, EXPLORE WITH US!

Welcome to RE/MAX Sun Properties. These pages are equally dedicated to real estate as they are to the warm, casual and colorful lifestyle of the Sonoran Desert –much like our dedicated Sales Team. Indeed, one of the hallmarks of a RE/MAX Sun Properties team member is their passion to go the extra mile to share the incredible, world-class lifestyle that makes each of us grateful to live and work in what we believe is “The World’s Greatest Hometown.”

Whether you are considering a visit or move to our unique and beautiful corner of the earth, or whether you’re fortunate enough to already call the Sonoran Desert your home, there is much to explore! And, whether you plan to stay for a week or a lifetime, RE/MAX Sun Properties is here to help make your adventure worthwhile.

Be sure to check out the Online Guide page of the magazine to access even more treasure, a collection of 8 different guides, designed to help you explore Events and Activities, Schools, Area Dining, Art & Culture and the Real Estate Market. The Sonoran Lifestyle is special. We can’t wait to share it with you!

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The Sonoran Desert is a very special place. Nowhere will you find the variety of activities that are so unique to the desert as around the communities of Fountain Hills, Rio Verde and Scottsdale. We hope the activities in the following pages will inspire you to experience it for yourself!

PARKS

Fountain Park

This 64-acre park is the anchor for the downtown. The park features a 29-acre effluent lake with a world-famous fountain that goes off every hour for 15 minutes from 9am-9pm. It does not operate in windy conditions. There is an event amphitheater, a splash pad, an 18-hole championship disc golf course, children’s playground with musical instrument playground, 36 pieces of the Town’s public art collection, the Veteran’s Memorial, a walking path, and reservable ramadas. https://www.fh.az.gov/696/Fountain-Park

Golden Eagle Park

This 25-acre active recreation area hosts numerous activities and leagues throughout the year. Little League, adult softball, senior softball, high school athletics, and drop-in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and tennis. There are 2 age-appropriate playgrounds, a horseshoe pit, 4 tennis courts, 4 multi-purpose ball fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, and several ramadas https://www.fh.az.gov/697/Golden-Eagle-Park

Four Peaks Park

This 15-acre park includes a basketball court, 2 tennis courts, 2 multi-purpose ball fields, 2 age-appropriate playgrounds, soccer field, and a ramada https://www.fh.az.gov/700/Four-Peaks-Park

Desert Vista Park

This park offers 3 multi-purpose fields, a playground, a skate park, and a dog park. The Off-Leash Recreational Facility or Dog Park is a 3-acre fenced facility where dogs can run free. It is divided into two fenced areas for different sized dogs. The skate park offers skateboarders, roller bladers, and bikers alike a place to get some exercise and practice their skills.

https://www.fh.az.gov/698/Desert-Vista-Park

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Nestled in the lower Verde River basin, this 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel. Elevations in the park rise to 3,000 feet. Visitors enjoy a full program schedule, over 50 miles of multiuse trails, and a year-round campground.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/ mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/

Usery Mountain Regional Park

The park is 3,648 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, adjacent to the Tonto National Forest. The most popular feature of the park is the Wind Cave Trail where water seeps from the roof of the alcove. The park offers over 29 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The Archery Range is the only Five Star-rated archery range in Arizona and hosts over 30 tournaments annually. There is a campground and stargazing events, too.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ usery-mountain-regional-park/

National Park Service in Arizona

Arizona has 22 parks, monuments, heritage areas, trails, and more under the National Park Service.

https://www.nps.gov/state/az/

Arizona State Parks

From awe-inspiring desert vistas to pine-scented forests, there is something for everyone at Arizona’s state parks. https://azstateparks.com/

Golden Eagle Park

WATER RECREATION

Rotary

Centennial Splash Pad

Located at Fountain Park, the splash pad is a great place for youngsters to cool down and have some water fun.

https://www.fh.az.gov/696/Fountain-Park

Saguaro Lake

Saguaro Lake is rimmed with beautiful desert canyon walls that are studded with saguaro cacti. Boat rentals are available at the marina where you will also find a lakeside restaurant. Take a tour on the Desert Belle and shop in their floating gift shop. Saguaro Lake is a great location for fishing. The Butcher Jones Recreation Site offers shaded picnic areas, a swimming area, and a 5.4-mile out and back hiking trail.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35547

Salt River

The Salt River is about 200 miles long. It offers recreational opportunities such as tubing, kayaking, and fishing. https://www.saguarolakeranch.com/area/arizona-west/

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

The historic Saguaro Lake Ranch, one of the most scenic guest ranches in the Southwest, is one of Arizona’s hidden treasures. Even if you do not stay overnight, you can choose activities like kayaking, tubing, and horseback riding.

https://www.saguarolakeranch.com/

Salt River Tubing

Beat the heat on a hot Arizona summer day and float on the cool and refreshing mountain stream waters of the Salt River. Seasonal.

https://www.saltrivertubing.com/

Bartlett Lake

Bartlett has more “boatable” space than Canyon and Saguaro Lakes combined. Enjoy shoreline camping, watch the wildlife, hike, fish, and more. The marina has boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35333

Horseshoe Reservoir

One of the most remote lakes in the area, Horseshoe Lake features many recreation opportunities and is one of the best fish nurseries in Arizona.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35337

Tempe Town Lake

At the heart of Tempe Town Lake is the historic Tempe Beach Park. There’s plenty of space for a rock music festival or a romantic walk. Rent bikes for the bike path or rent a kayak, paddleboard, or motorized boat to get out on the water.

https://www.tempetourism.com/blog/ theres-so-much-to-do-at-tempe-town-lake/

McDowell Mountain Ranch Park & Aquatic Center

This public park offers an 8-lane lap pool, high dives, a large tube water slide, a lazy river, zero-depth entry play pool, water play features, and a spray pad.

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/sports/aquatics/ mcdowell-mountain-ranch-pool

Rotary Centennial Splash Pad

Salt River Tubing

Saguaro Lake

WAYS TO ENJOY ARIZONA’S OUTDOORS

GARDENS

Fountain Hills Community Garden

The Community Garden is a gathering place where residents can learn to garden, connect with nature, stay physically active, and build social interactions. It features 117 leased beds, 6 ADA beds, 5 Food Bank donation beds, greenhouse, beehive enclosure with 4 hives, shaded pavilion, and a farmto-table demonstration area.

https://ilovefountainhills.org/community-garden/

Low-Water Demonstration Garden

Located at Fountain Park, this garden features a variety of native and desert-adapted species that can flourish in landscapes with little to no water requirements. Residents can get an idea of what these plants look like when mature and get ideas for their own landscaping projects.

https://ilovefountainhills.org/greening-of-downtown/

Desert Sonoran Botanical Garden

The Desert Sonoran Botanical Garden Trail in Fountain Hills was founded by Jane Haynes in 1975 as a wildlife preserve and garden. The garden is 8 acres with elevation from 1,696 to 1,800 feet. Dozens of desert plants can be seen along the half-mile trail.

https://www.fh.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/721/ Desert-Botanical-Garden-Trail-PDF

Desert Botanical Garden

Amid the red buttes of Papago Park is one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. It showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Don’t miss the musical evenings of the holiday Las Noches de las Luminarias.

https://dbg.org/

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden and cooperatively managed by UofA and Arizona State Parks, the BTA was founded in 1924. This venerable 330-acre oasis has nearly three miles of paths and trails winding through colorful gardens, woodlands, and riparian habitats.

https://www.btarboretum.org/

Japanese Friendship Garden

Authentic, urban 3.5-acre Japanese Stroll Garden with tea garden and tea house, stone footbridges, lanterns, and more than 50 varieties of plants.

https://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org/

WALKING PATHS

Fountain Park

A 1.9-mile lighted walking path meanders around Fountain Park for beautiful views of the lake, fountain, and birds.

https://www.fh.az.gov/696/Fountain-Park

FIT Trail System

There are currently three FIT Trails in Fountain Hills. These trails offer safe sidewalk or off-road walking. The SunRidge Trail is a 3.8-mile loop, the Falcon Trail is 1.7 miles, and the Civic Center Trail is 3.2 miles. The Fountain Park walking path and the Lake Overlook Trail will be brought into this system for another 3.8 miles of walking. Five more trails are planned and will add another 16.3 miles, bringing the total to 28.8 miles.

https://www.fh.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5383/ FIT-Trails-PDF

Scottsdale Green Belt Path

Also known as the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, this path is an oasis of parks, lakes, paths, and golf courses traversing 11 miles through the heart of Scottsdale. Users are able to avoid major cross-traffic with 24 grade-separate crossings.

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/greenbelt

Fountain Park

Fountain Hills Community Garden

MOUNTAIN BIKING

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers over 40-miles of multi-use trails. They range in length from 0.5 miles to 15.3 miles and run from easy to strenuous in difficulty.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/biking/

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park offers over 29 miles of multiuse trails. Park trails range in length from 0.2 miles to over 7 miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult. There is just enough elevation to see across the Valley.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ usery-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/biking/

McDowell Mountain Cycles

Full-service bike shop, bike sales and rentals, the Retul bike fit studio, and a variety of rides for all riding abilities. https://mcdowellmountaincycles.com/

Fountain Hills Bike Shop

Full-service bike shop, bike sales and rentals, and riding events. https://www.fountainhillsbikes.com/

FISHING

Saguaro Lake

This lake has the perfect combination of great bass fishing and beautiful scenery. Known for its impressive population of largemouth bass, which grow larger every year. Also stocked with rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow bass, crappie, sunfish, Channel catfish, and walleye. https://www.thearizonafishingguides.com/ watersSaguaro.htm

Roosevelt Lake

The largest lake in Central Arizona, Roosevelt Lake is a bass fisherman’s paradise. At nearly 20,000 acres with submerged brush and timber, this is the place for a serious bass fisherman. There are some giant bass weighing in at over 10 pounds! Also with white bass, striped bass, crappie, sunfish, and carp. https://www.thearizonafishingguides.com/ watersRoosevelt.htm

Lower Salt River

The section of the Lower Salt River below Saguaro Lake is the only cold-water trout fishery in the U.S. that is in a desert. Contains rainbow trout, largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish. Open for year-round fishing. https://outdoorsman.guide/lower-salt-river-fishing-guide/

Tempe Town Lake

While Arizona Game and Fish stocks Tempe Town Lake with trout, anglers can expect to find many other kinds of fish that have made their way to the lake through the Salt River Project canals and Indian Bend Wash. Contains rainbow trout, Channel catfish, sunfish, largemouth bass, and Israeli carp.

https://www.tempe.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=20727

MISCELLANEOUS

Rock Climbing at Tom’s Thumb

Enjoy smooth granite rock formations like Gardener’s Wall or Sven Slab. Perfect for repelling or just hanging while you survey the valley below. Some outdoor recreation stores, such as REI, offer guided climbing tours.

https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/2020/ toms-thumb-what-to-expect

Desert Dog Offroad Adventures

From trail-ready Jeep Wranglers to innovative custom-built desert buggies, have an adventure to remember in the desert. Desert Dog has been one of the biggest Sonoran Desert tour companies for over 20 years.

https://www.azadventures.com/about-az-adventures/

Tonto National Forest

The fifth largest forest in the U.S. is a great location for hiking on nearly 3 million acres. Outstanding recreational opportunities all year. Scenic landscapes from cactus-studded desert to pine-forested mountains.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Desert Dog Offroad Adventures

HIKING TRAILS

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve is home to stunning geography, lush cacti forests, and diverse wildlife. It features award-winning trails and facilities. Explore the preserve, stretched across 14,000 scenic acres of Scottsdale. Fountain Hills owns 740 acres of this beautiful preserve. https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/ Preserve/Preserve+North+Area+Trail+Map.pdf

Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve

Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve offers over 8 miles of trails across 824 acres in the McDowell Mountains with interconnections to the Scottsdale McDowell Preserve and McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

https://www.scfh.org/

Lake Overlook Trail

This trail is Fountain Hills’ best kept secret. Park in the parking lot on the east side of Fountain Park, walk across the street to hit the trail. The distance from this trailhead on Panorama Drive to the other entrance at Saguaro Blvd. and Panorama is 1.17 miles.

https://www.fh.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/724/ Lake-Overlook-Trail-PDF

Desert Sonoran Botanical Garden Trail

This wildlife preserve and garden was founded in 1975 to acquaint guests with the plants of the Sonoran Desert. The out-and-back trail is 1.2 miles round-trip with a turnaround at a dam built during the area’s ranching days.

https://www.fh.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/721/ Desert-Botanical-Garden-Trail-PDF

Dixie Mine Trail

This out-and-back trail totals 11.1 miles. It begins at the Golden Eagle Trailhead with a stroll through the Eagle’s Nest neighborhood to the trail entrance at the boundary of McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The trail ends at the old Dixie Mine where you can see two secured entrances to the mine and Hohokam petroglyphs.

https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=15885

Andrews-Kinsey to Sunrise

This 2.4-mile connector trail brings together the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and the Fountain Hills Preserve. It connects the Sunrise Trail with the Western Loop Trail at the Adero Canyon Trailhead.

https://www.fh.az.gov/616/AndrewsKinsey-Trail-AK-1--AK4

Sonoran Trail

This 3.3-mile trail connects the Dixie Mine Trail to the Western Loop-Promenade Trail at the Adero Canyon Trailhead. This brings two great spaces together: McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the Fountain Hills Preserve.

https://www.fh.az.gov/610/Sonoran-Trail-ST-30

Western Look-Promenade Trail

These trails connect to form a 2.3-mile loop trail starting from the Adero Canyon Trailhead.

https://www.fh.az.gov/615/Promenade-Trail-PT-12

Ridgeline Trail

Our newest trail, the Ridgeline, is 2.6 miles round-trip. It begins at the Adero Canyon Trailhead and goes out to a beautiful scenic overlook above ADERO Scottsdale to the south and SunRidge Canyon to the north. This is the place to go for spectacular views of Fountain Hills and beyond.

https://www.fh.az.gov/617/Ridgeline-Trail-RT1-RT4

Sunrise Trail

This climb will give you a cardio workout with its steady climb and switchbacks. The trail is 4.9 miles from the trailhead at the eastern end of Via Linda to its terminus at the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead near 124th Street and Cactus in Scottsdale.

https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/sunrise

Sunrise Trail

Lake Overlook Trail

Lost Dog Wash Trail

The Lost Dog Wash Trailhead is one of the major access points for the southern area of the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. From here, you can easily get on the Anasazi Spur, the Ringtail Trail, Sunrise Trail, the Old Jeep Trail, and continue to other trails throughout the Preserve. The Lost Dog Wash Trail itself is 4.2 miles in length.

https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/lost-dog

Tom’s Thumb Trail

Tom’s Thumb is a great cardio trail with stunning views from the top. It is 4 miles to the top where you can connect to other trails within the Preserve.

https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/toms

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers over 40 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. They range in length from 0.5 miles to 15.3 miles and run from easy to strenuous in difficulty.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/hiking/

Butcher Jones

This 4.9-mile round-trip trail overlooks Saguaro Lake most of the way. It’s an easy trail with spectacular views of the lake, the canyon walls, and wildlife. A Tonto National Forest pass is required for entry (available at Baja Gas across the highway from the casino or at Four Sons gas station in Fountain Hills). https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/hiking/ recarea/?recid=35461&actid=50

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park offers over 29 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Park trails range in length from 0.2 miles to over 7 miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult. There is just enough elevation to see across the Valley.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ usery-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/hiking/

HORSEBACK RIDING

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers over 40-miles multiuse trails. There is a horse staging area.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/ horseback-riding/

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park offers over 29 miles multi-use trails. There is a horse staging area.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ usery-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/ horseback-riding/

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

The Guest Ranch’s riding stables provide guided horse trail rides through the Sonoran Desert in the majestic Goldfield Mountain range. The trail take you on saguaro-studded ridges, across and along the Lower Salt River, into dry arroyos, and up the creosote-covered hills that overlook Saguaro Lake.

https://www.saguarolakeranch.com/activities/ horseback-riding/

Fort McDowell Adventures

The Stables at Fort McDowell Adventures offer everything from trail rides to wagon rides to cattle drives and cookouts.

https://www.thestablesatfortmcdowelladventure.com/

Fort McDowell Adventures

Tom’s Thumb Trail

CAMPING

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

MMRP offers 76 individual sites for tent or RV camping. Able to accommodate up to a 45-foot RV with water and electrical hookups, a dump station, picnic tables, and a BBQ fire ring. All restrooms offer flush toilets and showers. The south loop of the campground also offers handicapped-accessible restrooms. There are three group campgrounds an a large youth group area.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/camping/

Usery Mountain Regional Park

UMRP offers 73 individual sites that can accommodate RVs up to 45-feet long. Includes water and electrical hookups, dump station, picnic table, BBQ grill, and fire ring. Restrooms have flush toilets and hot water showers. There are two group campgrounds without hookups.

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ usery-mountain-regional-park/park-activities/camping/

Eagle View RV Resort (Fort McDowell)

Located east of Fountain Hills near the Verde River and Highway 87 in the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Eagle View has 150 state-of-the-art sites with full hookups, water & waste disposal, and WiFi. There is a fitness room, basketball courts, horseshoes, badminton, pickleball, Bocce, a dog run, and a heated pool/spa. Able to accommodate RV rallies and caravans of many sizes with various needs. The resort can help you plan group outings with Fort McDowell Adventures.

https://www.eagleviewrvresort.com/

Coon Bluff Campground

This campground is adjacent to the lower portion of the Salt River where a stand of mesquite trees provide shade. It is also a popular access point for tubers floating the Lower Salt River. It can accommodate tent campers and trailers under 40 feet. This is a dry camping site. Water is not available, but there is a toilet building. Overnight camping permitted from October 1 – March 31 on Friday and Saturday nights, plus Sunday nights before Columbus Day, MLK Jr. Day, and President’s Day.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/null/ recarea/?recid=35399&actid=31

GOLF

Ancala Country Club

1700 East Via Linda | Scottsdale | 480-391-1000

Private, 18-hole championship golf course ranked by GolfLink. com as one of Scottsdale’s Top 5 Courses; great clubhouse, dining options, social activities, and fitness center. www.ancalacc.com

Ancala Country Club

ADERO Scottsdale

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr. | Fountain Hills | 480-333-1900

Nestled in the McDowell Mountains between Fountain Hills and Scottsdale, ADERO Scottsdale offers incredible views, a 32-room hotel, member fitness center, luxury spa and fine dining at Flourish Restaurant. www.aderoscottsdale.com/

Desert Canyon Golf Club

10440 North Indian Wells Dr. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-1173

An 18-hole championship course with wide fairways, high vistas, elevated tees, and a traditional clubhouse that offers beverages and casual dining. In addition, the DC Bar & Grill serves incredible views along with their scrumptious meals for a fine-dining event you won’t forget!

https://www.desertcanyongolf.com/

ADERO Scottsdale

Eagle Mountain Golf Club

14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. | Fountain Hills

480-816-1234

Named “Top 50 Public Course’s In The Country” 2009 by Golf World; “Best of Phoenix Public Golf Courses” in 2006 by the Phoenix New Times; and “#1 Public Golf Course” Ranking Arizona, 2006-2007. The course weaves through the box canyons amid sweeping vistas of the Valley of the Sun and nearby mountain ranges. Clubhouse offers casual dining and The Inn at Eagle Mountain is a delightful luxury boutique hotel experience.

www.eaglemtn.com

FireRock Country Club

16000 E. FireRock Country Club Dr. | Fountain Hills

480-836-8100

Enjoy elevated tees, raised greens and challenging approach shots. As the course winds around mountain views, each hole presents a unique challenge, governed by its own set of circumstances. The elaborate clubhouse features one of Fountain Hills’ finest dining experience, a full fitness center, pro shop and member lounge; tennis and swimming pool also on-site.

www.firerockcc.com/

Grayhawk Golf Club

8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy | Scottsdale | 480-502-1800

Two exceptional 18-hole golf courses – Talon and Raptor. The Golf Shop & Trading Company is decked-out with the latest in golf apparel as well as a host of upscale specialty items and brand names. The Quill Creek Café features a traditional American menu with a Southwestern flare. Phil’s Grill, named after Grayhawk’s tour ambassador Phil Mickelson, is a relaxed eating and drinking establishment with a warm sports pub ambiance.

www.grayhawkgolf.com

The Inn at Eagle Mountain

9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd. | Fountain Hills | (855) 988-4745

A boutique experience awaits you, with 37 spacious suites, each with a “kiva-style” gas fireplace with sitting area, oversized whirlpool spa tub, private balcony or patio offering panoramic views of the golf course and city lights. Enjoy the pool and jacuzzi overlooking the 18th fairway of Eagle Mountain. www.innateaglemountain.com

Legend Trail Golf Club

9462 E. Legendary Ln. | Scottsdale | 480-488-7434

Designed by Rees Jones, Legend Trail Golf Club offers NEW TifEagle ultra dwarf greens and an amiable challenge that seems to capture a bit of Scottsdale’s Old West spirit. This premiere course has a special essence of the Southwest Sonoran style of golf. Legend Trail is home to John Jacob’s Golf Academy, offering a variety of training sessions.

www.legendtrailgc.com

Longbow Golf Club

5601 E. Longbow Parkway | Mesa | 480-807-5400

The award-winning Longbow Golf Club was honored as one of the “Top 100 Resort Courses in the Country” and ranked as “One of The Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play In Arizona”, by Golfweek Magazine. Re-opened in Fall 2003 after complete renovation and redesign. The Longbow Grille was honored as one of the “Best 19th Holes in The East Valley” by the East Valley Tribune!

www.longbowgolf.com

McCormick Ranch Golf Club

7505 E. McCormick Pkwy | Scottsdale | 480-948-0260

Located in the heart of Scottsdale, the club includes two championship courses, a banquet room, fully stocked pro shop, and much more. The Palm and Pine championship tees are each over 7,000 yards long, in addition to enjoyable, yet challenging tees for men, ladies, and seniors.

www.mccormickranchgolf.com

FireRock Country Club

Eagle Mountain Golf Club

McDowell Mountain Golf Club

10690 E. Sheena Dr. | Scottsdale | 480-502-8200

Built on the western slope of Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains, the 18-hole public layout also provides a haven for native plant and wildlife.

www.mcdowellmountaingc.com/golf/club-info

Mesa Country Club

660 W. Fairway Dr. | Mesa | 480-964-1797

Mesa Country Club’s hallmark is it’s 1,100 tall, mature trees. The county club has a well-maintained, densely forested layout which provides a challenge for the best golfers while being highly playable for all skill levels. The course plays up and down an “uplifted” portion of the Salt River escarpment creating a unique city golfing experience which begs to be played again.

www.mesacountryclub.com

Rio Verde Country Club

18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd. | Rio Verde | 480-471-7010

Rio Verde Country Club is much more than 36-holes of fine desert golf – it also features one of the area’s favorite clubhouses where members meet regularly to enjoy each other’s company. There is also a community center with tennis courts/ leagues, heated swimming pool, well-equipped fitness center, art/painting lessons, biking, book clubs, card and bridge clubs, church services and choirs, and computer classes. https://www.rioverdearizona.com/

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

13100 N. SunRidge Dr. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-5100

SunRidge Canyon’s 6,823-yard, par-71, Keith Foster-designed golf course unfolds around the rugged ridges and shady canyons unique to the desert mountains that divide Fountain Hills from Scottsdale. The golf course gradually descends on the way out before doubling back to climb up the slope on the way in. This subtle elevation change lies at the heart of the dramatic golf experience at SunRidge Canyon. After a challenging day of golf, enjoy the Wicked 6 Bar & Grill. www.sunridgegolf.com

Talking Stick Golf Club

9998 E. Indian Bend Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-860-2221

Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and managed by Troon Golf, Talking Stick Golf Club is owned by the Salt River Pima Maricopa and operated in conjunction with the incredible 497 room luxury Talking Stick Resort that offers exquisite dining, lively gaming, exciting entertainment and generous conference space. https://talkingstickgolfclub.com/

Tonto Verde Country Club

18401 E. El Circulo Dr. | Rio Verde | 480-471-2582

Whether Tonto Verde is your permanent residence or a winter home in the Sonoran Desert, you’ll enjoy breath-taking mountain views and the two championship golf courses of a custom golf community. With a sense of community like no other and just minutes from Scottsdale, why would you want to live anywhere else? The course location provides stunning 360-degree mountain views. The newly renovated club house has an expansive 26,000 square feet.

www.tontoverde.org

Tournament Players Club Scottsdale

17020 N. Hayden Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-585-4334

Home of the largest-attended tournament in the world, the fan-favorite Phoenix Open, TPC is a masterful blend of challenge and playability – compelling the sport’s top players and recreational golfers alike. The club offers two championship courses – the world famous Stadium Course and the stunning Champions Course.

www.tpc.com/tpc-scottsdale

Troon North Golf Club

10320 E. Dynamite Blvd. | Scottsdale | 480-585-5300

Tom Weiskopf led a two-year project by blending the two courses together and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Golf Magazine recently awarded the course a spot in the Top 100 Golf Courses You Can Play. If you’re playing for the first time or returning to play the new layouts, you are sure to experience the best in Arizona golf!

https://www.troonnorthgolf.com/

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Fort McDowell Resort

18200 E. Toh Vee Circle | Fort McDowell | 480-836-9000

We-Ko-Pa (Yavapai for “Four Peaks”) is a daily fee golf facility that consists of two spectacular 18-hole layouts that are certain to challenge and inspire golfers of all levels. Featured in numerous publications including Golfweek, Golf Magazine, and Golf Digest.

www.wekopa.com

DISC GOLF

Fountain Hills Disc Golf Course

The Fountain Hills Disc Golf Course was established in Fountain Park in 1981. It is one of the locations for the annual Memorial Championship. The course has 18 baskets on gently rolling terrain surrounding the iconic fountain and lake. A map is located at the first tee.

https://www.discgolf.club/

PICKLEBALL

Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills has nine pickleball courts (six are lighted) where a fun-loving group gathers three to four times a week to play, exercise, and improve their skills. Join the Fountain Hill Pickleball Club for a small annual fee.

https://www.fountainhillspickleball.com/

TENNIS

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Golden Eagle Park

Golden Eagle has 4 lighted tennis courts

https://www.fh.az.gov/697/Golden-Eagle-Park

Four Peaks Park

Four Peaks has 2 lighted tennis courts

https://www.fh.az.gov/700/Four-Peaks-Park

Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center

Named by the United States Tennis Association as an Outstanding Public Tennis Facility in 2019, Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center has 18 hard courts with blended lines for junior play and instruction. Offering adult tennis leagues, lessons, ball machine rentals, tournaments, drop-in doubles, junior match-play, and more.

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/scottsdale-ranch-park

SAND VOLLEYBALL

Golden Eagle Park

Golden Eagle has 2 lighted sand volleyball courts

https://www.fh.az.gov/697/Golden-Eagle-Park

Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center

This park has 6 lighted sand volleyball courts at 26’x52’ only.

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/scottsdale-ranch-park

BASKETBALL COURTS

Golden Eagle Park

Golden Eagle has 2 lighted basketball courts

https://www.fh.az.gov/697/Golden-Eagle-Park

Four Peaks Park

Four Peaks has one lighted basketball court

https://www.fh.az.gov/700/Four-Peaks-Park

Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center

This park has a lighted full basketball court and 2 lighted half basketball courts.

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/scottsdale-ranch-park

Fountain Hills Disc Golf Course

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