TOWN OF MARANA

The Town of Marana (map) is one of the fastest growing communities in Arizona and poised to be a hub for the region. It is diverse in population and topography.  The town has transformed from its roots in agriculture to a diverse community with shopping, residential and industrial centers. With vast amounts of open land still remaining, and only 26,000 residents, there is a lot of room for Marana to grow!

People move to Marana for its close proximity to Tucson and the amenities a big city offers; however, there remains a small-town lifestyle and many treasures. The elevation is listed as 2,000 feet but Marana has a varied landscape with areas nestled in mountain ranges, along riverbanks and in the desert.

Newcomers can choose from affordable homes in Master Planned Communities built on the flat farm fields or the million-dollar homes of the golf resort communities built in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains. In between these communities one will find exceptional shopping centers, restaurants, parks and recreation facilities and industrial parks, and a large swath of protected desert has been set aside for the preservation of endangered plants and animals.

The largest livestock auction house in the region, Marana Stockyards, remains a town fixture, as do the numerous guest ranches and horse properties sprinkled around the town. Agriculture, the heart and soul of the town and the reason it exists, has also been integrated in areas for continued farming and agricultural uses that will blend with the more modern suburbia.

The Marana Regional Airport, owned and operated by the Town of Marana and classified as a general aviation reliever airport for Tucson International, is located approximately fifteen nautical miles northwest of Tucson and five miles west of Interstate 10.  The airport is home to more than 300 based aircraft and had over 90,000 takeoffs and landings in 2004.  The airport's main runway is 6,900 feet and the crosswind runway is 3,900 feet. 

The airport's full service FBO, Tucson Aeroservice Center, offers Jet A, 100LL, rental cars, air charter flights, aircraft maintenance and repair, and flight instruction.

The Marana Unified School District, encompasses 550 square miles, making it one of the largest districts in the state. The district’s boundaries include several unincorporated communities and an ever-increasing number of residential developments. The Marana Unified School District takes pride in the quality of its staff and the academic achievements of its students.  Marana Unified School District is a leader in education in Arizona.

Marana has ensured that plenty of open spaces are preserved, including over one hundred square miles of desert. Residents here benefit from their close proximity to Tucson, enjoying all of that city's amenities, employment opportunities and recreational options, while living in a close-knit environment that maintains the feel of a small town.

Marana has truly become a desirable relocation destination. It is expected that Marana's population will double again in the coming decade. City leaders have created and implemented a strong overall plan to not only accommodate these newcomers, but enrich the lives of all who live in Marana.

Marana is the kind of place where people arrive and immediately want to put down roots. In their free time, residents have a multitude of recreational options to take advantage of. There are community rodeos, arts and cultural events, and lots of recreational opportunities.

The Tortolita Mountain Park in northwest Marana offers 3,000 undisturbed acres for hiking, camping, horseback riding or the simple enjoyment of experiencing some of the most eye-pleasing vistas in the Southwest. The Saguaro National Park, an awe-inspiring federal preserve is located on the southwest side of Marana and a must see destination for visitors as well as residents.

Marana maintains two private and one public golf course with varying levels of play. The Gallery at Dove Mountain, is the new home of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. The top 64 players in the world will compete on The Gallery South Course in the most challenging match play event in golf, February 21-25, 2007.

The local Marana Parks and Recreation Department also offers organized events for every age range, from children to seniors. And there are several much-anticipated special events throughout the year, including the Founders' Day Weekend, Corona de Marana Bike Tour and the annual Christmas Tree lighting.

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