Sun City, Retirement community in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Sun City extends across 14.6 square miles of land near Phoenix, featuring eight golf courses and seven recreation centers for its 39,931 residents.
Del Webb Development Company purchased the Marinette and Santa Fe ranches in 1959, transforming the agricultural land into the first planned retirement community.
The community maintains specific age requirements for permanent residents, creating a specialized environment focused on recreational activities for retirees.
Valley Metro bus routes connect Sun City to the broader Phoenix metropolitan area, with local services concentrated around the central shopping districts.
The Sun Bowl Amphitheatre hosts outdoor performances and community gatherings throughout the year, taking advantage of the desert climate conditions.
Location: Maricopa County
Elevation above the sea: 348 m
Shares border with: Peoria, El Mirage
GPS coordinates: 33.60944,-112.28722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 14:15
State Farm Stadium
9.4 km
Desert Sky Pavilion
16.1 km
Wet'n'Wild Phoenix
15.9 km
Castles N' Coasters
16.1 km
Wildlife World Zoo
13.5 km
Main Event
16.3 km
Martin Auto Museum
16.6 km
Phoenix Arizona Temple
14.6 km
Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
15.8 km
Manistee Ranch
12.6 km
Desert Storm
16.2 km
Sahuaro Ranch
9.7 km
Cartwright Elementary School District
17.2 km
Phoenix Air Defense Sector
9.8 km
North Mountain Park
20.1 km
Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude
18.2 km
Sun Bowl Amphitheatre
3.5 km
Glendale Veterans War Memorial
10 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale
12.2 km
Phoenix Show Palace
18.7 km
Wigwam Resort
13.4 km
Floralcroft Historic District
11.8 km
Sterling Grove Golf Course
14 km
Harkins Christown
20.5 km
Peoria Theatre
5.6 km
Avon Theatre
20.2 km
Agua Fria River Bridge
1.6 km
Glendale Main Library
9.9 kmReviews
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