The Ahwatukee
community is located in south Phoenix. It is bordered on the north
by South Mountain Park, on the south by
the Gila River Indian reservation, on the
east by Interstate 10 and on the west by state owned land. Before
the 1800s Indians hunted and farmed the land that is now know as Ahwatukee.
At one point, there were 32 gold and silver mines registered
in this Arizona.
The first
home was built for a wealthy dentist, Dr. Ames in 1921. Later, in
1935, Helen Brinton purchased the home and named it Ahwatukee
(Ah-wa-too-kee), a Crow Indian word that means 'House of Dreams'.
It seems hard
to believe that as few as 15 years ago, none of this was here. But
in 1971 development companies bought large tracks of land next to
South Mountain for future planned communities. Ahwatukee is now one
of the fastest growing areas in the Valley. Currently the population
stands at around 85,000 and could reach a high of 120,000. Although
the area still has the feel of a small town, all the amenities of
a big city are right over the hill.
Great weather,
plenty of sunshine, gorgeous landscapes, golf courses, miles of trails
and South Mountain Park (one of the largest city parks in the United
States) it's easy to see why the community has grown so quickly. There
is something to do for everyone, year round in Ahwatukee!
Ahwatukee
History
Ahwatukee Living
Ahwatukee Schools
Ahwatukee
Homes
