McDowell Mountain Ranch Trail Talk

MMR Amenities
McDowell Mountain Ranch Resident Amenities

MMR Amenities lists a number of local attractions and benefits that residents can enjoy. McDowell Mountain Ranch is loaded with amenities and activities. The community’s design truly focuses on active residents.  As a result, the residents of McDowell Mountain Ranch enjoy outdoor activities and indoor activities with many different clubs and sports available.

The Ranch offers 3 different community/activity centers to all residents of MMR. 

The McDowell Center, located at the corner of McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd & Paradise Lane serves as the administrative offices for McDowell Mountain Ranch.  With its breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains, it also offers spacious facilities that residents may rent for special occasions. These may include wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, baby showers, birthday or anniversary parties, business meetings or just about any special function.

The community center is just west of the McDowell Center on Paradise Lane.  The community center offers a 23 meter heated swimming pool, a play pool for tots, and a heated spa. Additionally, there are two tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball court, ramadas, play equipment, splash pad and a large grassy play area.  The community center also is often the site of many concerts and special events!

The recreation center is at the corner of McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd & 105th St.  This location offers parks with picnic tables and shade covers, playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball court, heated pool and spa.

Special Key Needed

As a reminder, residents need a special key to access the tennis courts and swimming pool areas.  Contact the HOA offices for keys.

The recreation center also hosts many regular activities on an ongoing basis.  Check out the calendar for dates and times.  Other activities include hiking, mountain biking, parks, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and golf

The City of Scottsdale offers many activities and facilities that are within walking distance to McDowell Mountain Ranch.  These facilities include Westworld, Arabian Library, Horizon Park, Sanctuary Golf Course, Sonoran Preserve, and McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center.

Click on the many links to find out about all the MMR amenities at McDowell Mountain Ranch. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Aquatic Center & Fitness Center

Aquatic Center & Fitness Center – McDowell Mountain Ranch

Aquatic Center & Fitness Center Address: 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway (Thompson Peak Parkway & McDowell Mountain Ranch Road) Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: (480) 312-MMRP (6677) Hours of Operation: Park: It is per season located on https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/aquatics/mcdowell-mountain-ranch-pool Lap Swim: 6am-1pm/5pm-8pm and Gym: 6am-8pm Varies per day Office: Specific hours by day are in the Pool […]

Arabian Library in Scottsdale, AZ

Arabian Library – McDowell Mountain Ranch

Arabian Library 480-312-READ (7323) Near Desert Canyon Schools 10215 E. McDowell Mt. Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85255-8601 Located at the Southeast corner of McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd and Thompson Peak Parkway. The Arabian Library was originally opened on September 20, 2007 after being moved off of Desert Canyon’s campus. The hours of the library are: […]

Westworld of Scottsdale

Westworld of Scottsdale

WestWorld is comprised of approximately 120 acres which are available for a variety of uses and events. This stunning facility is designed as a premier, nationally recognized, user friendly equestrian center and special events facility. This amazing venue is very close to the planned community of McDowell Mountain Ranch. Westworld serves the community and visitors […]

MMRTrailTalk, Contact Us, McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve

McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve borders McDowell Mountain Ranch to the North and the East. Several communities within McDowell Mountain Ranch share the preserve as their backyard. These communities include Trovas, 100 Hills, Cimarron Hills, Sunrise Point and Sonoran Estates. Property values of homes that border the preserve command a premium. However, for some residents the […]

Arizona Golf Courses

Golf Courses – McDowell Mountain Ranch

McDowell Mountain Ranch is close to many excellent golf courses. Our own course in the community is McDowell Mountain Golf Club at Westworld. Other courses close to McDowell Mountain Ranch are listed after this brief description of McDowell Mountain Golf Club at Westworld golf course. Enjoy the golfing! MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB The McDowell Mountain […]

Ice Den Scottsdale

Ice Den Scottsdale

Ice Den Scottsdale is a North Scottsdale world-class skate facility. This 120,000 square-foots state-of-the art skate facility is also home to Mountainside Fitness, Chilly Bean Cafe, 18 Degrees Neighborhood Grill, Over Easy, and Coyotes pro-shop. Ice Den opened in June of 1998 and was originally was intended to be a practice facility for the Phoenix […]