Welcome to McDowell Mountain Ranch, or The Ranch, as it is affectionately known by homeowners and local businesses.
The Ranch is actually an award winning 3,200-acre master-planned community nestled in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains
in northeast Scottsdale, Arizona. The natural beauty and serenity of the mountains, along with the unique ecosystem of the Sonoran
Desert makes for an ideal backdrop for homes.
The community, which was first conceived in 1992 and opened to the public in 1995, consists of 26 distinct neighborhoods built by
15 different builders and comprises almost 4,000 homes. Over $130 million was spent to build infrastructure and site improvements.
They included miles of paved and natural trails, a narrow-cast cable TV station for residents, a Community Center and the wonderful
McDowell Center which houses the offices of the Homeowner's Association. The latter facility is equipped with a state of the art kitchen
for meetings and events and is available for private gatherings and events. There are also two heated swimming pools and spas, children's
playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and picnic areas.
The McDowell Mountain Ranch community boasts a wide variety of social and physical activities for residents, including an impressive
calendar of events that includes many clubs reflecting varied interests, a variety of children's and adult activities, plus
community-wide events and fitness, sports and educational classes.
The Ranch sits adjacent to the McDowell Sonoran Desert Preserve and is home to such publicly funded assets as the Desert Canyon
School Campus, the Scottsdale Arabian Library and the McDowell Mountain Ranch Park and Aquatic Center. The latter facility includes a
lazy river, a waterslide, a skate park, and a fitness center sponsored by Scottsdale HealthCare in addition to its pools and other
water features.
In addition, a Gateway Center that will improve access to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve will soon be under construction and the possibility
of augmenting that facility by adding a Desert Discovery Center is currently in the planning stages. If approved, the Desert Discovery
Center may include a museum, interactive exhibits, interpretive trails, a gift shop and even a café! West World and the Sanctuary Golf
Course complete this picture.
There are also two shopping centers within the borders of McDowell Mountain Ranch offering a variety of dining experiences, a large
supermarket and many unique and wonderful shopping and service opportunities. A third shopping center is currently under construction on
the northwest corner of Thompson Peak Parkway and Bell Road.
To complete this idyllic picture, The Ranch's close proximity to the Scottsdale Airpark and the 101 freeway offers convenient
commuting possibilities and puts us close to the exciting cultural, social and sports events the Valley offers.
Revised 8/2007
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