Green Valley, AZ Active Adult Communities

Green Valley, Arizona is a conglomerate of 55+ active adult communities south of Tucson, Arizona. The town's mixture of 13 recreation centers, 8 golf courses, social activities and numerous home styles combine to offer a world-class lifestyle scarcely matched by any other active adult community in Arizona.

Green Valley Recreation, Inc. (GVR) is the organization serving the leisure and social needs of the 12,000+ age-restricted households in Green Valley. Over a dozen subdivisions combine to form the collective GVR association. Unlike most retirement communities that restrict residents to the amenities and social activity found within their particular neighborhood, GVR amenities and clubhouses are open to all members regardless of which community or subdivision in which they reside. The unique concept provides residents with a more robust, well-rounded community.

For more information on specific communities within Green Valley, check out some of these popular neighborhoods:

Canoa Ranch
Las Campanas
Traditions at Desert Creek
Sunrise Pointe
Legends at Santa Rita Springs
The Links at Santa Rita Springs

Green Valley Recreation Amenities

Being a member of GVR provides limitless access to the social and leisure activities offered in the valley. With a small annual fee, members have access to 13 recreation centers that include amenities such as fitness centers, hobby and craft areas, aerobics and dance studios, woodworking shops, and multi-purpose meeting rooms. Outside, the grounds of Green Valley are an active adult playground adorned with 13 swimming pools, scenic lakes, miles of walking and biking trails and tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard and basketball courts.

Golfers will find a variety of exciting and challenging courses in Green Valley including 8 championship golf courses and a number of courses in the surrounding area. Both novices and experts will find a course to match their style in Green Valley.

Green Valley Recreation Lifestyle

The community activities and entertainment venues of Green Valley provide the residents the opportunity to lead a socially active and culturally rich lifestyle. A host of restaurants, ballrooms, theaters and auditoriums provide great entertainment nearly any night of the week including musicals, plays, theater and dances. Plus, there are over 60 clubs and interest groups in Green Valley that include everything from tennis, hiking and golf to cards, crafts and dancing.

Green Valley Recreation Real Estate & Homes

There are numerous real estate options in Green Valley, Arizona that include a broad spectrum of housing styles, prices and neighborhoods. There are a variety of subdivisions that offer homes ranging from brand new to over 30 years old. Homebuyers can choose from small villas, patio homes, large estate homes and everything in between.

• 13 Recreation Centers
• 8 Golf Courses
• Restaurants
• 5 Fitness Centers
• 13 Heated Swimming Pools
• Aerobics & Dance Studios
• Ceramics Studios
• Arts & Craft Studios
• 3 Lapidary Studios
• Woodworking Shops
• Photography Studio
• Ballrooms
• 24 Meeting & Multi-Purpose Rooms
• Computer Labs

• 11 Billiard Tables
• Walking & Biking Trails
• 17 Tennis Courts (9 Lighted)
• Pickleball Courts
• Bocce Ball Courts
• 52 Shuffleboard Courts
• Basketball Court
• Volleyball Court
• 2 Racquetball Courts
• Table Tennis
• Scenic Lakes & Ponds
• RV Parking
• Picnic Areas

There are plenty of activities available in Green Valley Recreation. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.

• Tennis
• Aquabelles
• Bocce Ball
• Hiking
• Racquetball
• Swim
• Pickleball
• Table Tennis
• Shuffleboard
• Computer
• Camera
• Forum
• Women's Club
• Travel
• Ladies Bridge
• Men's Social Bridge
• Couples Social Bridge
• Duplicate Bridge
• Progressive Bridge
• Sheepshead (Schafskopf) Card Club
• Canasta
• Cribbage
• Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg
• Euchre
• Men's Poker
• Chess
• Hearts

• Pinochle
• Clay Studio
• Arts and Craft Association
• Woodworkers
• Irma's Crafters
• Fabric Painters
• La Tienda
• Santa Rita Art League
• Ceramics
• Lapidary and Silversmithing
• The Canadian Club
• Oregon Club
• Michigan Club
• Minnesota Club
• Eastern States Club
• The New England Club
• The Alaska Club
• The Colorado Club
• Green Bay Packers Club
• Iowa Club
• Line Dancers
• Tap Dancers
• Roun-de-lays
• Los Bailadores
• Squares
• Folk Dancers
• The Valley Players