Shop at Arrowhead Towne Center, hike the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, or catch all of the action at a local sporting event. With a prime location near Phoenix, the area offers families a vast array of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities.

Shopping

As a home owner at Arroyo Grande, you're just minutes away from shopping, dining and pampering all located in the heart of Anthem. And when you're really in the mood for some serious shopping, you have your pick of several malls in the area, including The Outlets at Anthem, The Shops at Norterra, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Arrowhead Towne Center, Biltmore Fashion Park, Deer Valley Towne Center, and Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Recreation

The Phoenix area-like the entire state of Arizona-provides year-round recreation for the whole family. Whether you're cheering on your favorite sports team like the Diamondbacks, the Arizona Cardinals, the Phoenix Suns, or the Phoenix Coyotes, or hiking, biking, or camping in nearby Sedona or Prescott, there's no shortage of things to do here. Taking out your boat on nearby Lake Pleasant is just another reason why you should make Arroyo Grande your home.

Medical

In the Phoenix area, you'll find many pioneering medical and research facilities that are paving the way for breakthroughs in medicine. From the Phoenix Children's Hospital and the Arizona Heart Institute, to the Mayo Clinic and Barrow Neurological Institute, there are several top-notch facilities in the area. In addition, the John C. Lincoln Health Network has been in the valley for 70 years, and has maintained an impressive reputation in health and human services in the Anthem area.

Culture / Entertainment

The Valley of the Sun is the perfect place to enjoy the culture, spirit, and diversity of the desert. From the Phoenix Art Museum and the Heard Museum, to the Orpheum Theatre, Symphony Hall, Cricket Pavilion and the Celebrity Theatre, which brings in the most popular acts, there’s plenty for the whole family to do here.

Schools

The local Anthem school district-Deer Valley Unified School District, has consistently scored the best in the Valley for several years. The district offers safe, secure, and attractive campuses, qualified caring staff, rigorous curriculum, award-winning programs, and high-academic achievement. There is one elementary school ranging from K-6, four K-8 schools, and one high school.

Utilities

Several local utility companies service the area, including Arizona American Water Company, Arizona Public Service (electricity), City of Phoenix (water), Cox Cable, Qwest (cable and telephone), and Southwest Gas.