Mesa, AZ Relocation Guide Mesa Arizona Relocation Guide By Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry, REALTOR® All about this wonderful city, schools, and neighborhoods to help you with purchasing your next home. Call or text Jean: 480 721- 1195 Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry Realtor 480 721-1195 www.HomesWithJean.com June 30,2015 1 Mesa, AZ Relocation Guide Copyrights Copyright 2015 Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry. All rights reserved. Printed in United States The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of: Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry DPR Realty LLC 3850 E Baseline Rd #119 Mesa, AZ 85206 Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this guide. 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Why I love Mesa……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….6 Where to stay when you visit…………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Extended stay in Mesa…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….9 Overview of Mesa AZ Description of Mesa AZ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 History of Mesa AZ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Timeline of Mesa AZ…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…12 Mesa Weather……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..16 Mesa Demographics………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..17 Mesa Quick View……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18 Mesa Crime Statistics………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….18 Mesa Activities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…19 Arts and Culture………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…19 Museums……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Performing Arts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22 Local Theater……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23 Native American Culture………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Downtown Mesa Sculpture Walk…………………………………………………………………………………..24 Mesa Public Art Program……………………………………………………………………………………………..24 Mesa AZ Community Sports, Programs, Library………………………………………………………………………..25 Adaptive Leisure Programs………………………………………………………………………………………….25 Aquatic Programs……………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 Youth Programs………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 Adult Sports Programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Recreation Center Programs………………………………………………………………………………….……..25 Senior Programs………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 Library………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………..25 Entertainment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….26 Family Fun………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………26 Wild West Experience………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…28 Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry Realtor 480 721-1195 www.HomesWithJean.com June 30,2015 2 Mesa, AZ Relocation Guide Grown-up Fun……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…....29 Casinos…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…….....29 Brewery Tours…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…29 Festivals and Holidays……………………………………………………………………………………………………………30 Sports for the spectator……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………31 Outdoor Activities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….32 Golf………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…32 Cycling and Biking in Mesa…………………………………………………………………………………….……..33 City Cycling…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………33 Mountain Biking………………………………………………………………………………………….....…33 Trail Biking…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…….34 Horseback Riding…………………………………………………………………………………………………………34 Water Recreation………………………………………………………………………………………………………...36 Hiking…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..38 Parks and Zoos…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………39 Waterparks and pools…………………………………………………………………………………………………..43 Mesa AZ Public Pools…………………………………………………………………………………………………….44 Shopping and Dining…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….……45 Mesa News Outlets……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..47 Newspapers & Magazines………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47 Television and Radio…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………47 Mesa Online………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………47 Mesa Medical Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………49 Mesa Colleges and Universities…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….50 Airports……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….52 Important Phone Numbers………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………….53 Best Real Estate Agent in Mesa……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..55 What you get………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………56 Mesa Schools.....................................................................................................................................…...57 Open Enrollment……………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………58 School. Ratings, Locations………………………………………………………………………………………………………….59 10 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code………………………………………………………………………….60 9 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code……..…………………………………………………………………….61 8 Rated Schools Alphabetically ...............................................................................................…....62 Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry Realtor 480 721-1195 www.HomesWithJean.com June 30,2015 3 Mesa, AZ Relocation Guide 8 Rated Schools by Zip Code……..……………………………………………………………………………………………….63 7 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code……..…………………………………………………………………….64 6 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code……..…………………………………………………………………….65 5 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code……..…………………………………………………………………….66 4 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code……..…………………………………………………………………….67 3 Rated Schools Alphabetically……..…………………………………………………………………………………………….68 3 Rated Schools by Zip Code……..……………………………………………………………………………………………….69 2 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code……..…………………………………………………………………….70 1 Rated Schools Alphabetically and by Zip Code……..…………………………………………………………………….71 Non Rated Schools Alphabetically………………….……………………………….……………………………….………….72 Non Rated Schools by Zip Code….………………………………….……………….………………………..…….………….79 Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry Realtor 480 721-1195 www.HomesWithJean.com June 30,2015 4 Mesa, AZ Relocation Guide Why I Love Mesa I can’t tell you how much I love living in the Mesa area, and if you’re in the process of relocating to Mesa, I know you’re going to love this Mesa Relocation Guide! It has over 170 pages of detailed information on our wonderful city, school, neighborhoods, activities, home values…everything that you need to know. There are so many benefits to living in the Phoenix area, and Mesa is one of its top suburbs. Why do I think Mesa Arizona is great! I am not going to parrot facts from Sperlings or Street Advisor. Everyone is different….This is my opinion…...Mountain views, people, weather, outdoor activities, economic stability and culture are my hot points. Mountain views Superstition Mountains I live in far east Mesa, almost in Apache junction. I just love driving down the road and seeing the superstition mountains. When I bought my house I needed at least a small mountain view. Mesa has views of Usery Mountain, Superstition Mountain, Goldfield Mountains, McDowell Mountains, and Phoenix Mountains. I used to hike Usery mountain trails. I love the vast views. This is my Nirvana. Jean Wawrzyniak-Fry Realtor 480 721-1195 www.HomesWithJean.com June 30,2015 5 Mesa, AZ Relocation Guide People Great People My personal experience with the people is very positive. There is a strong sense of community here. People reach out and help each other. For example I was driving in a downpour, I needed to make a u turn in a fairly rural area in Mesa….my front wheel inched into the mud on the side of the road and my whole car slid into the mud. I was stuck. I called auto club….as I waited 3 different sets of gentlemen (I use that term specifically) stopped in the driving rain, slogged into the mud and tried to pull me out. The 3rd gentleman succeeded. There were also people that stopped to make sure help was coming. This was a rural area….traffic was light t best. I must add I am not a young cutie men will stop to impress. My husband and daughter have had similar experiences. So my overall impression is a people that truly do care for each other. Weather Sun I grew up in Illinois. I had 4 seasons (2 were wonderful…spring and fall). I miss fall the most. There were clear crisp days enjoying the fall colors. I had a lot of cold and wet and overcast days. I do not miss that. Mesa is sunny and warm. Winter is amazing here with temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s. Our bad weather is the intense heat in the summer, while 100 and dry is