Phoenix purchased the original 13,000 acres of South Mountain Park from the federal government in 1924 for 17,000. A large number of the structures and trails were built in the park throughout the ‘30s. Today, visitors enjoy more than 50 miles of trails suitable for hiking, as well as riding bikes and horses.

Condo complexes are the new neighborhoods. When you buy a condo, neighborhood life centers around the clubhouse. That's where you can hang out with friends, catch up on the gossip and play bridge, chess, pool and other games with your neighbors.