Fountain Hills Area Information
Recognized and acclaimed in the book The 50 Most Desirable Places to Live in the United States the Town of Fountain Hills had its genesis in 1970 as a master-planned community that was designed to serve as a retirement village. As the development matured more and more families were drawn to the scenic mountain landscape small-town ambiance and tranquil streets. Today Fountain Hills offers a genuine community atmosphere to a pleasing blend of retirees young professionals executives and young families. In keeping with its name the town claims the distinguishing feature of the worlds highest municipal fountain. Primarily residential in character this attractive town is carefully controlling and limiting the growth of commercial and industrial activity to protect its small-town feeling and friendly atmosphere. Although the resources of Scottsdale are only minutes away Fountain Hills boasts a new community center history museum library community theater fountain park childrens playground golf courses sports courts and golf courses. The city operates an independent school district and is home to many professional service centers including a family practice clinic operated by Mayo Clinic of Scottsdale. Fountain Hills is noted for its colorful local festivals and celebrations. Highlights include the annual Fountain Hills Great Fair and Balloon Race each February July Fourth Fireworks at fountain park the fall Festival of Arts and Crafts the only Thanksgiving Parade in Arizona and luininaria lighting of city streets during the holiday. The 12000 acres of gently rolling hills that make up Fountain Hills are completely surrounded by the Sonoran desert beauty of the McDowell Mountain reservation land and the McDowell County Park on the north. Newer construction single-family homes and fine townhouses dominate the housing selection. Although Scottsdale is nearby for expanded amenities a growing commercial district is blossoming along the Shea Boulevard corridor of Fountain Hills that borders east Scottsdale neighborhoods.
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