Resort-style living in the center of the action.
If a sophisticated “urban-suburban” lifestyle appeals to you, then welcome home to Del Webb’s Fireside at Desert Ridge, an all-ages community. Located in North Phoenix in one of the Valley’s most sought after and talked about addresses, Desert Ridge offers families the perfect combination of seclusion and serenity, yet access to upscale shopping, elegant dining, and unlimited entertainment.
The liveliness of the Desert Ridge Marketplace is just around the corner with great restaurants, shopping, comedy, and live music, but if you want to head into downtown Phoenix or Scottsdale, you’re minutes away. In fact, with such close proximity to the 101, any destination in the valley is accessible. You can head out to a number of 18-hole championship golf courses, drive to the desert for a date with nature, or into downtown to see the Arizona Diamondbacks play. Your choices are unlimited-right here within the community. With separate lap and resort-style pools, a children’s splash area, state-of-the-art fitness center, movement studio, and yoga garden you’ll feel like you’re at an upscale resort rather than your neighborhood community center. And that’s the beauty of Fireside at Desert Ridge-it’s right where the action is with every amenity possible.
Because Del Webb recognizes each family is different we have an abundance of floor plans for every lifestyle-whether you’re looking for a traditional single-family home or maintenance-free living. And you’ll have confidence knowing Del Webb’s outstanding quality can be found in each and every floor plan in such details as granite or Corian countertops, nine-foot and 10-foot ceilings, and generously sized walk-in closets. If you value the community you live in as much as you do your home, you’ll love Fireside at Desert Ridge. Welcome home.
- About Our Community
- Meet Your Lifestyle Director
- Clubs and Classes
- Fit for Life
- Get in the Game
- Become One with Nature
- Ready for a swim?
- Happy Trails to You
About Our Community
Del Webb residents see our incredible amenities as more than buildings, pools, playing surfaces, ball fields and gleaming fitness centers. They see amenities and our many clubs and classes as opportunities to make new acquaintances. And as venues where you might discover a side of yourself you never knew existed.
At Fireside, those opportunities present themselves across an incredible range of indoor and outdoor resort-style amenities. The community center is home to extensive fitness options with every conceivable exercise class, an exhibition kitchen, and a number of social areas. Outdoors you’ll discover lighted tennis and basketball courts, resort family pool with cabanas, children’s splash pad, hiking and biking trails that connect with the surrounding preserve, a playground, plus a grassy park featuring barbecues and picnic ramadas.
Features Include
- 11,000 + square foot Community Center that hosts a wide range of activities
- Resort-style pool with splash pad
- Lap pool and hot tub
- Community parks and picnic Ramadas
- Outdoor sport courts including lighted basketball and tennis courts
Meet Your Lifestyle Director
“People choose to live in this community because of the active lifestyle we provide for everyone to enjoy,” says Kim Rinehart, Fireside’s lifestyle director. “We offer so many activities for every age in the community.”
Residents attend Kim’s monthly calendar of events, but they’re also quick to start their own. “We have many active groups that get together, sharing a wide range of interests including Bunco, play dates, book discussions, movie outings and sports events.”
Even so, Kim plans an extensive list that grows every month, often with input from residents. “As the Lifestyle Director, I get to know all the residents here and become part of their daily lives.
Kim Rinehart
OurFiresideDesertRidge.net - people portal:
Fireside’s own community based intranet portal has been a big hit, Kim says. Residents find updates about stores coming to the area, there’s a resident directory, a calendar of events, classified ads, and message boards. It’s just one more way for people to feel connected to their community.
Clubs and Classes
A wide variety of clubs, special interest groups, and classes foster a fantastic environment for engaged learning, honing skills, and pursuing hobbies. They also provide a wonderful opportunity to forge new friendships and allow residents to reap innumerable rewards through social, educational, and fitness engagement.
Features Include
- Bagels and Brew - meet and greet your neighbors along with your morning breakfast
- Music, Dance and Me - music and movement for parents and children
- Simply Impressive Cooking Classes
- Monthly Book Club
- Bunco Girl's Night Out
- Tennis Lessons - ages 5 to adult
- Suzi's Wild Workout - Boot Camp style training
- Yoga Flow - Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates in one class
Fit for Life
You’ll no longer have an excuse not to workout while living at Fireside. Our state-of-the-art fitness center has everything you could possibly ever wish for or need: kick-boxing, Pilates, yoga, water aerobics and even dance classes. There is also an impressive free weights room along with cardio and strength training equipment.
Features Include
- Free Weights
- State-of-the-art Technogym Cardio and Strength Training equipment
- Movement Studio for aerobics, yoga and dance classes
- Men's and Women's Locker Rooms
Get in the Game
Whatever it is you’re game for Fireside at Desert Ridge has it all. Tennis anyone? Wednesday evening pick-up game of hoops? A friendly Billiards match? No need to look any further then outside your back door. Both inside and out, you’ll find a variety sports or games to participate in.
Features Include
- Two Lighted Tennis Courts
- Lighted Basketball Courts
- Billiards Table
- Foosball
- Organized adult and children's sports groups/teams
Become One with Nature
The native desert landscape is so majestic and so beautiful that Fireside at Desert Ridge enriches what is already there. Take an outdoor yoga class at sunrise, or enjoy an old-fashioned picnic in one of the open park spaces. Bring some hot chocolate on a cool evening and sit around the community fire pit. From fire pits to playgrounds it’s all here for your enjoyment.
Features Include
- Yoga garden
- Open park spaces
- Picnic Ramadas
- Playground Area and Equipment
- Community Fire Pits
Ready for a swim?
With several community pools, your only decision will be which one to go to. You can choose from the resort-style pool, or head over to the lap pool and test your Olympic swimming abilities. Want to bring the kids out for an afternoon swim? What better place for them to play and have fun then in the children’s splash pad. There’s something for everyone and it’s fun for the entire family.
Features Include
- Resort-style play pool
- Children's splash pad
- Heated lap pool
- Hot tub
- Cabana's and lounge chairs
Happy Trails to You
With the agreeable weather and the majestic desert beauty, you’ll want to spend as much time outdoors as you can-and with the biking trails and walking trails you’ll be able to. Grab your mountain bike and go for an early morning ride before the desert comes alive. Or grab your jogging shoes and take a run after work. It’s beautiful and a great way to fit a good workout in.
Features Include
- Walking trails
- Biking trails
About the Area
Living at Fireside at Desert Ridge means waking up in an esteemed desert destination everyday. Balancing an urban and suburban feel, upscale and relaxed atmospheres, privacy and convenience, the Fireside lifestyle has it all. With effortless access to the 101, any destination in the valley is easily accessible. And if you have that occasional itch to get further out of town, Las Vegas and San Diego are a very do-able five-hour drive.
Shopping
Whether you need to pick up a few groceries for the barbecue, or something for your new home, you can find it at Desert Ridge Marketplace, an elite shopping and dining scene that’s just around the corner. In addition, Kierland Commons, the Outlets at Anthem, Albertson’s Grocery Store, and the Wal-Mart Supercenter are a short drive away.
Recreation
You couldn’t live in a better location for outdoor recreation, whether you’re a hiker, swimmer, road or mountain biker, golfer, or climber. Make a day of it at Cave Buttes Recreation Area, Waterworld Safari Water Park, Castles N’ Coasters, Kierland Golf Club, or Anthem Golf and Country Club. Fireside is also just moments from the world-class spa and golf courses of the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge and the Nick Faldo-designed Arnold Palmer’s Signature golf course.
Medical
If you need medical assistance, you’ll feel confident knowing John C. Lincoln Deer Valley, Paradise Valley Hospital, and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic are just minutes from Fireside at Desert Ridge.
Culture / Entertainment
If you’re a professional sports fan, you’re in luck because nearby Chase Field is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks, U.S. Airways Center is the home of the Phoenix Suns, while Glendale Arena is the home to the Phoenix Coyotes, and Cardinals Stadium is where the Arizona Cardinals play. If you’re in the mood for something a little more cultural, you can head to Dodge Theatre or Cricket Pavilion.
Transportation
If you’re heading out of town, or simply need to pick friends or family up from the airport, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just a quick 30-minute drive. Williams Gateway Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport are also all located within a short drive from Fireside at Desert Ridge.
Schools
Fireside at Desert Ridge is located in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, with some of the best schools in the Phoenix valley. Children may attend Wildfire Elementary School, Eldorado Private School, Scottsdale Christian Academy, and the Explorer Middle School. It’s also part of the Deer Valley School system, and home to Foothills Elementary School, Esperanza Elementary School, Explorer Middle School, Barry Goldwater High School, and Pinnacle High School. For higher education Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University-Paradise Valley, and Paradise Valley Community College are all conveniently located.
Utilities
The following utilities serve this community: Cox Communications for Cable and Qwest for telephone service.
Lisa Hinckley
At Fireside, Lisa Hinckley found for her kids the close-knit community experience she had growing up in rural Iowa. That means everything to me.
As a stay-at-home mom, she’s been delighted to find many opportunities to meet people who share her interests and whose children are her kids’ age. From making gingerbread houses, to sharing in progressive dinners, to the fitness center and walking club, I love being involved, she says. The location is ideal for Lisa and her husband, who enjoys a short commute, and because Lisa’s parents live just on the other side of the Loop 101. She loves being so close to Desert Ridge. I’m there at least once at day. And the school district is perfect for my kids.
It’s warm, it’s friendly, it’s inviting. It just feels right.
Chuck Fosberg
Downsizing from larger custom homes, Chuck and his wife Jenny were ecstatic to find a townhome they love. What’s more, they found the community caters to their active lifestyle and their desire for low-maintenance living. With the pool and fitness center we have everything we need without the upkeep, Chuck says. They also saw the community center and resort style amenities as big pluses for guests. We have children and grandchildren out of town and they’ll be very happy to use the pool, fitness center, and playground equipment, Chuck says.
The value we found here was so much greater than anything we could find in North Scottsdale. There wasn’t even any comparison.
Raymond Yoro
Raymond, a systems engineer, and his wife Mia, a doctor, found Fireside at Desert Ridge after renting for about a year. We absolutely love it here. The activities and the scenery are awesome, enthuses Raymond. The Recreation Center, the tennis courts, basketball courts and gym, he says, are really intense, really cool. Raymond goes on to say, we looked at other builders but the Del Webb designs were more fresh, youthful. The whole vibe we got from this neighborhood made us feel very welcome. And with the Yoro’s planning a family in the future, this booming area is a perfect fit. It’s convenient to have schools so close by. You see a lot of families, you see kids. It’s where we see ourselves in five years.
Directions
From Sky Harbor Airport:
- Head west on I-10, north on US-51, east on US-101, exit Tatum Boulevard and turn left
- Continue north on Tatum and turn left on Deer Valley
- Continue west to Aviano Way
- Turn left (south) onto Aviano Way and follow the signage to the designated parking area
From the West Valley:
- Head east on I-10, north on US-101 Loop, Exit Tatum Boulevard and turn left
- Continue north on Tatum and turn left on Deer Valley
- Continue west to Aviano Way
- Turn left (south) onto Aviano Way and follow the signage to the designated parking area
