Fountain Hills
Town of Fountain Hills
The town of Fountain Hills is the perfect refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is a place to escape from the urban sprawl that is occurring in parts of the Valley of the Sun. The city of Scottsdale is to the west, along with most of the other Valley of the Sun cities and towns. There are more than 11,000 acres that make up the town of Fountain Hills. The town sits 500 feet above capital city in the McDowell Mountains,
Residents use two main roadways to get to other parts of the Valley of the Sun from Fountain Hills. The Beeline Highway (State Highway 87) which runs to the southeast of town and Shea Road travels from the city of Scottsdale into Fountain Hills from the west. Fountain Hills is located about 30 miles from downtown Phoenix. Fountain Hills is secluded and lies in the deserts natural beauty.
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Fountain Hills Properties
those searching for properties in Fountain Hills will discover a variety of choices. The town is popular for both retirees and families. Golf course properties, custom homes, estates on expansive lots, condominiums, patio homes, and single family homes are available. Properties provide privacy and an opportunity to take in the beauty of the desert.
Although, the Fountain Hills is off the beaten path, the town still provides its residents all the comforts and conveniences necessary. Shopping, schools, and business are all found within the boundaries of Fountain Hills. It is a charming, friendly community that boasts a backdrop of breathtaking desert mountain scenery.
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Fountain Hills History
the towns layout can be traced back to the late1960s, when Charles Wood Jr. was hired by Robert McCulloch of McCulloch Properties. Mr. Wood is known for his work in Anaheim, California on the design of Disneyland. He helped plan and create the design of Fountain Hills. Prior to the McCulloch ownership, this area was part of one of the largest cattle ranches in Arizona.
Fountain Hills Entertainment
Today, the towns motto is All that is Arizona. This all encompassing motto is reflected in the center of town at a man made lake. Here, visitors will find the worlds tallest, continually flowing fountain. The fountain shoots a spray of water into the air, at a distance of over 550 feet, approximately every 15 minutes. This geyser of water shoots five feet taller than the Washington Monument. The early developers chose the fountain to differentiate the town from others. The fountain continues to bring people to this area each year.
Its small town friendly atmosphere draws many to Fountain Hills. The annual Great Fair in February and Fountain Festival of the Arts and Crafts in November make Fountain Hills the ideal hometown. The town is a blend of individuals who have earned their fortunes, to those who are just setting out to earn theirs. Today, many retirees and families select Fountain Hills as their home. Experiencing all of life and natures beauty is what living in Fountain Hills is all about.
Fountain Hills Outdoor Recreation
Golf Courses
Weather is perfect in Fountain Hills. It is time to play a round of golf!
the best way to locate a golf course is to use the list of courses below. There are many golf courses in or around the Rio Verde area. Golfers will be able to locate the right course for their specific needs.
To find out prices and times, get in touch with the golf course management. Have a great golf game in Rio Verde, Arizona!
Terravita Golf and Country Club - Private 34034 North 69th Way
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 Tonto Verde Golf Club - Semi-Private 18402 El Circulo Drive
Rio Verde, Arizona 85263 Troon Golf and Country Club - Private 25000 North Windy Walk Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Troon North Golf Course - Public 10320 East Dynamite Boulevard
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Another landmark along the northeastern horizon of town is Four Peaks Mountain. The peaks rise up past 7,500 feet into the air, surpassing all others in the Valley of the Sun. Four Peaks Mountain is within the Tonto National Forest where approximately 40 miles of trails are available for hikers.
Outdoor enthusiasts call the town of Fountain Hills home. Saguaro Lake is a little over 10 miles northeast of town and Bartlett Lake is about 50 miles north. Visitors to these local lakes will find swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, waterskiing, and much more.
Golfing is another outdoor sport that is very popular in town. There are several local golf courses and spectacular resort club styled courses located nearby. Residents enjoy playing rounds of golf year round. Fountain Hills has become an outdoor lovers haven.
Fountain Hills is in Central Arizona . It is in Maricopa County. One of the unique qualities of Fountain Hills is its location. The town is nestled in the McDowell Mountains 500 feet above Phoenix. The McDowell Mountains on the west, Fort McDowell Indian Reservation on the east, Salt River Indian Reservation on the south and the McDowell Mountain Regional Park on the south all of which guarantee the town will be protected from the Valley’s growth. Fountain Hills also has the Salt River and Saguaro Lake located just 12 miles away, Canyon Lake 80 miles and Bartlett Lake and Horseshoe Lake are each only 50 miles away making outdoor recreation an easy drive. Fountain Hills is 30 miles northeast of downtown Phoenix in the North Valley. The town covers 11,340 acres of land.
Fountain Hills has been rated one of the top 50 places to raise a family and boasts amazing 360-degree mountains views in town. Fountain Hills began as a planned community with the world’s tallest fountain in its center. A 32-acre park holds the spectacular fountain. The fountain shoots a stream of water from a man made lake into the air 560 feet, which is as high as the Washington Monument, every 15 minutes. It is a sight to see. Today, Fountain Hills has a population of 16,000. It sits at an elevation of 1,520 feet.
Fountain Hills has a southwestern sunny climate. The summer high is 105 degrees and the winter low is 36 degrees. Fountain Hills has a small town feel, yet it is close enough you can enjoy the metropolitan city of Phoenix.
There are some exciting attractions located very close to town. Out of Africa Wildlife Park is a terrific place to go see exotic animals. This park has many entertaining and educational animal shows offered through out the day. The tigers are everyone’s favorite. Fort McDowell Casino is just one of the more popular gaming areas near Phoenix.
Outdoor activities are found all around Fountain Hills. Saguaro Lake has boating, fishing and picnicking. This lake was formed by a dam along the Salt River and is very close to town. Fountain Park is a 32-acre park that surrounds the Fountain, for which the town is named after. The park is a delightful spot to enjoy the blast of water or picnic or walk the paths in the park. McDowell Mountain Regional Park sits between the Lower Verde Basin and the McDowell Mountains. It is 21,099-acre park with room for camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.
Events:
Fountain Hills Arts and Crafts Fair February
Fourth of July Celebration July
Great Fair November
History
In 1960, Robert P. McCulloch purchased 4,500 acres of land northeast of Scottsdale. The land was once a cattle ranch and was a part of the largest land and cattle holdings in Arizona . McCulloch decided to change the cattle land into a community. Charles Wood Jr. joined McCulloch in making the community a reality. Wood was the designer of Disneyland and had worked with McCulloch in building Lake Havasu City along the Colorado River in Arizona .
It was McCulloch who wanted to have a memorable landmark for the community. It was this landmark from which the town got its name.
the landmark became the world’s tallest fountain. A 32-acre park surrounds the fountain. which uses reclaimed irrigation water. A stream of water shoots 560 feet into the air above a man made lake every 15 minutes from 10:00 to 9:00 daily. The creators of the fountain decided to use reclaimed irrigation water. The fountain was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. The fountain is almost three times higher than Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
By 1971, McCulloch had acquired 12,000 acres and many people came to the community to buy land. Fountain Hills was incorporated in 1989. During the early 1990’s, Fountain Hills was rated on of the fifty best places to raise a family. One of the best characteristics of the town is the spectacular views and fresh air coupled with the proximity of the city life in Phoenix. The town continues to grow, although Indian Reservations, a park and a mountain range place a restriction on how far the town can stretch.
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Utilities
Qwest Home phone line packages
AT&T..800-222-0300
Cox Cable623-594-1000
FREE DIRECTV Satellite System
Satellite Radio from SIRIUS… Get it Now!
APS (electric)…………….602-371-7171
SRP (electric)……………..602-236-8888
Southwest Gas………………….602-861-1999
Frequently Called Numbers
Emergency..9-1-1
Poison Control…..602-253-3334
Police.602-252-7840
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
16705 E Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, 85268
Fire Dept..800-352-2309
Rural/Metro Fire Dept (fees apply, call for details)
Garbage:
-Waste Management..480-268-2222
-Allied Waste602-237-2078
Water……………………………480-837-9522
Chapparal City Water Company
Sewer….480-837-9444
Fountain Hills Sanitary District
School District480-664-5000
Fountain Hills Unified
16000 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills, 85268
Library…602-652-3000 (press 3, 3)
Fountain Hills Branch Library
12901 N LaMontana, Fountain Hills, 85268
Newspapers:
-Arizona Republic.602-444-4444
200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85044
-The Fountain Hills Times…480-837-1925
P.O. Box 17869, Fountain Hills 85269
