Fountain Hills, Arizona is located at the base of the McDowell Mountains surrounded by the lush Sonoran Desert and gorgeous mountain views. Scottsdale is to the west on the other side of the McDowell Mountains, the McDowell Mountain Regional Park is located directly north, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is to the east, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is to the south.
Fountain Hills is an upscale community known for its small town atmosphere and volunteerism. In 2018 it was awarded the rare distinction of being designated an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark Sky Association. It has been ranked as the Number 1 "Best Place to Live" in the Valley of the Sun by Phoenix Magazine, and named Arizona's "Best Affordable Suburb" by Business Week. You can find all types of homes in Fountain Hills, from a small condo for about $250,000 to a large estate for over $5,000,000.
Fountain Hills' many amenities include Fountain Park (see below) with lakeside dining and shopping, world-class golf courses, the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, the River of Time Museum, Community Center, public library, botanical garden, community garden, award-winning Fountain Hills Community Theater, many clubs and organizations, and a variety of independently owned restaurants and shops.
Town parks include:
64-acre Fountain Park with the world famous fountain, a 29-acre 100 million gallon effluent lake, 5 small Ramadas each with 2 tables and a barbecue, children's playground, musical instrument playground and splash pad all with shade structures, 35 acres of turf, outdoor amphitheater, great lawn event space, an 18-hole championship disc golf course, veterans' memorial, public art, lighted walkways, benches, interpretive signage, chilled drinking fountains, restrooms, and parking
25-acre Golden Eagle Park with 1 small Ramada with tables and barbeque, 1 small Ramada with tables, 1 medium Ramada, 1 large Ramada with tables and barbecues, 2 age-appropriate children's playgrounds (2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds), 2 lighted basketball courts, 2 lighted sand volleyball courts, 4 lighted multi-purpose ball fields, 4 lighted tennis courts, horseshoe pit, shaded picnic area, and restrooms
15-acre Four Peaks Park with 100-foot pedestrian footbridge, 1 small Ramada with tables and barbecue, 1 large Ramada with tables, 2 age-appropriate children's playgrounds (2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds), 1 lighted basketball court, 2 lighted tennis courts, 3 lighted pickleball courts, 2 multi-purpose ball fields with lights and spectator seating, lighted 150’ by 300’ soccer field with spectator seating, table tennis and cornhole, 5 chilled drinking fountains, restroom, and 50 parking spaces
3-acre Desert Vista Park with ADA accessibility, 1 small Ramada with tables and barbecue, 1 medium Ramada with tables and barbecues, off-leash dog park with separate fenced areas for small dogs and large dogs, skate park, 3 multipurpose fields with lights, mini pitch, and restrooms
More outdoor recreation areas are just a short drive away – hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, water sports, camping, horseback riding, Hummer and Jeep tours – to name a few. You can go tubing down the Salt River during the summer, or you can go to nearby Saguaro Lake for boating, fishing, water sports, or a narrated tour on the Desert Belle paddle boat year-round. Feel like a cowboy and experience the "Old West" at Saguaro Lake Ranch Stable Trail Rides. Go to neighboring Fort McDowell for fun-filled outdoor activities at Fort McDowell Adventures. For camping, hiking, biking, and horseback riding you can't beat McDowell Mountain Regional Park. And in Fountain Hills' own backyard is access to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with even more spectacular trails for hiking.
If you prefer more relaxing activities, you can dine at one of the many restaurants – some have live entertainment in the evenings and on weekends. Go to a play at the Fountain Hills Community Theater, listen to various kinds of music at the Community Center and other venues, or try your luck at the Fort McDowell We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. Take a relaxing stroll through the Farmers Market and Art on the Avenue on Wednesdays. Admire the public art in and around the Community Center, Library, Town Hall, and Fountain Park. Take an educational Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tour for an immersive, four-hour guided tour of the Fort McDowell Yavapai reservation.
Fountain Hills hosts many special events throughout the year. The Spring Fountain Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts in February and the Fall Fountain Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts in November are its two biggest draws with hundreds of thousands of people attending. A few of the other outstanding events in Fountain Hills are Concours in the Hills in February, Tour d’Artistes, St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, and Dark Sky Festival in March, Fountain Hills Music Fest and Concerts on the Avenue in April, Fourth at the Fountain in July, Ballet Under the Stars and Oktoberfest in September, Spooky Blast in October, Thanksgiving Day Parade plus Turkey Trot 5K Run and Fitness Walk in November, and Stroll in the Glow in December.
The motto "Come for a day, stay for a lifetime" holds true for beautiful Fountain Hills. Many visitors decide to make Fountain Hills their home and we are here to help. Please contact us to find out how we can be of assistance to you!
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