Leisure World

Discover Leisure World (Mesa)—a premier 55+ community offering resort-style recreation, championship golf, vibrant clubs, and low-maintenance living just minutes from downtown Mesa.

Welcome to Leisure World

Your 55+ Lifestyle Destination

Leisure World (Mesa) is an award-winning, guard-gated active-adult community nestled at the base of the Camelback and Superstition Mountains. Spanning over 3,500 acres, this Del Webb development features tree-lined streets, carefully landscaped parks, and a variety of home styles—from single-level ranch homes to paired villas—designed for easy, low-maintenance living.

Residents enjoy three state-of-the-art recreation centers—Sunset, Sunrise, and SunRidge—each equipped with heated pools, fitness studios, indoor walking tracks, and well-stocked hobby and craft rooms. Golf enthusiasts tee off on the nine-hole Executive Hills Golf Course, known for its well-manicured greens and panoramic mountain views. With over 100 clubs and interest groups—ranging from ceramics and dance to bocce ball and woodworking—the community fosters a close-knit social environment where neighbors become lifelong friends.

Conveniently located off Loop 202, Leisure World sits just 20 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and offers easy access to shopping centers, medical facilities, and cultural attractions in Mesa and Phoenix. Whether you seek a leisurely lakeside stroll around Luna Lake or an afternoon at the user-friendly library and arts center, Leisure World strikes the perfect balance between active desert living and modern convenience.

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Leisure World (Mesa) opened in 1994 as Del Webb’s answer to the growing demand for upscale 55+ communities in the East Valley. Designed by landscape architects to blend seamlessly with the Sonoran Desert, its inception prioritized recreation, social engagement, and architectural harmony. Over the past three decades, Leisure World has maintained its original appeal—pristine common areas, resort-grade amenities, and a welcoming social calendar—while continually updating facilities to meet today’s active-adult lifestyle standards.

What to Love

  • Resort-Style Recreation Centers: Three clubs (Sunset, Sunrise, SunRidge) featuring indoor/outdoor pools, fitness equipment, hobby studios, and billiards.
  • Executive Hills Golf Course: A scenic nine-hole, par-36 course with challenging fairways and breathtaking mountain vistas.
  • Luna Lake & Parks: A man-made lake ideal for fishing and paddle boating, surrounded by landscaped walking paths and picnic areas.
  • Vibrant Club Life: Over 100 clubs spanning arts, fitness, volunteerism, and special-interest groups—ensuring endless social opportunities.
  • Prime Location: Minutes from Loop 202, with quick access to Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mesa Riverview shopping, and Mesa Arts Center.

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