Area

It's impossible to be bored when you live in the "Valley of the Sun." This area offers scenic beauty, miles of natural parkland, picturesque lakes, and a wide variety of activities, events, and attractions for every interest. Surrounding towns, cities, and metropolitan areas offer a unique mix of culture, shopping, sports stadiums, concert arenas, and attractions ranging from the Southwest to the Old West.

Worship

Area places of worship include a variety of denominations.

Shopping

Shopping is easy in this diverse setting. In fact, the entire region features great villages and towns to explore, each with their own distinct ambience. Queen Creek Marketplace and Ironwood Towne Center are two shopping centers planned nearby, putting residents close to movie theaters, home improvement stores, retailers, and more. The Desert Sky Mall and Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix offer some of the area's favorite shopping destinations. You will love bargain shopping in Anthem's outlet malls and Merrill Ranch Market. Other area malls include Arizona Mills in Tempe, Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, and Fiesta Mall and Superstition Springs Mall in Mesa.

Recreation

There's always something to do when you live in the Valley! Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, and Glendale offer access to every sporting event imaginable-from football and baseball to hockey and lacrosse. If golf is your passion, you are in fairway heaven here with dozens of courses located within an easy drive. In fact, this region is known as one of the best golf destinations in the world! For those who prefer more action, the Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

Hiking, biking, four-wheeling, and horseback riding are available at dozens of regional and state parks, including Queen Creeks Park and the Lake Pleasant Regional Park that offers a 10,000-acre preserve where you can camp, boat, fish, or swim for a day or a week! Dude ranches are a great way to experience the Old West in Arizona. Most offer horseback rides through scenic desert backlands, fireside cookouts, and even cattle drives. Don't forget about white-water rafting on the Grand Canyon's Colorado River, or skiing in the area's famed ski resorts.

Medical

Exceptional medical facilities include Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa; Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, Chandler Regional Hospital, Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, CHW Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Huhukam Memorial Hospital in Sacaton.

Culture

You are at the center of world-class cultural and historical attractions including museums, art centers, archeological parks, zoos, and botanical gardens. Night life, music, and theatrical attractions abound in nearby Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. Native American heritage plays a major role in this region and is aptly preserved at Phoenix's Heard Museum and the Phoenix Museum of Art. American Indian reservations throughout the state offer educational and cultural programs on native customs, traditions, and artistic contributions. In Tucson, a bit further south, you can get a flavor of the old western frontier. Be sure to take a tour of Old Tucson Studios, the setting for some of Hollywood's finest western films, including "Tombstone" and "Rio Bravo."

Transportation

You are centrally located to numerous airports including Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Glendale Airport, Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, and City of Coolidge Municipal Airport.

Schools

The J.O. Combs School District #44 is exceptional and includes Jack W. Harmon Elementary School, J.O. Combs Middle School, and Queen Creek High School.

Utilities

Local utility companies include Cable America for cable (602-791-6543); SRP Electricity for electric (602-236-8888); City of Mesa Gas for gas (408-644-2221); Qwest for telephone (888-285-6808).