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Located in the suburban area of Maricopa County, Mesa, Arizona is the beautifully quaint hub to the bustling cities of Tempe and Phoenix. The third largest city in Arizona, Mesa is home to over 460,000 citizens, however the small-town community atmosphere is undeniably homey. Come see what makes Mesa so perfect.

Visit the city’s official website for more information: http://www.mesaaz.gov/Home/

History

Mesa, Arizona was first discovered approximately 2,000 years ago by the Hohokam tribe, who were responsible for building the original base of the present day canal system. The Hohokam people had built hundreds of miles of canals by A.D. 1450, transforming the Sonoran Desert into an oasis, rather than a wasteland. Eventually, U.S. Army troops forced the Hohokam people out of present-day Mesa and by 1878 the First Mesa Company had arrived from Utah and Idaho and had settled in Mesa, restoring the Hohokam canals. Since then, Mesa has used the canals to help build a working community. For a long period of time, the canals made agricultural careers very popular, but in more recent years Mesa has become more suburban, known as the place many commuting Phoenix workers call home. In the early 1940s, Falcon Field and Williams Field, two military bases were opened, bringing many military families to Mesa, then with the invention of air conditioning, more tourists were motivated to come visit Mesa, becoming the source of the city’s massive population boom in recent history.

To learn more about Mesa’s history visit this website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesa,_Arizona#History

Attractions & Activities

Mesa Museum for Youth
For a fun day of learning and adventuring, the Mesa Museum is the perfect destination. Tours are available throughout the day so that visitors can view the awesome exhibits the museum has to offer.

Discover more at their official website: http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com/

Arizona Museum of Natural History
View the massive dinosaur exhibit, learn about panning for gold or the Native Americans that once inhabited all of Arizona’s land. No matter what you’re interested in, the Arizona Museum of Natural History has something to entertain you!

Learn more at the museum’s official website: http://www.azmnh.org/Home.aspx

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

This 18-hole championship golf course features pristine landscaping and breathtaking natural trees and greens. Ranked as the Best Muncipal Golf Course in Arizona, the Dobson Ranch Golf Course is a golfer’s dreamland.

For more information, visit their website: http://www.dobsonranchgolfcourse.com/Home.aspx

Parks & Recreation

The Mesa Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing area citizens with a number of perfectly manicured and beautiful parks and enjoyable community activities. People of any age are invited to get involved with area events and take advantage of the community opportunities presented by the Parks and Recreation Department.

For a full list of area parks and recreation opportunities, visit their official website: http://www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec/parks/default.aspx

Events Calendar

The Mesa area holds a number of annual events for community members to have fun with friends and family. No matter the time of year, there are always plenty of activities occurring.

For a full calendar of events, visit the city’s official website: http://apps.mesaaz.gov/EventCalendar/EventsView.aspx