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ORO VALLEY Popular Choice for Pleasant Living
Just north of Tucson is the bedroom community of Oro Valley, bordered on
skill levels. The importance of the town’s connection to nature is demonstrated
its east side by the Santa Catalina Mountains and a scenic state park. The
by its popular Adopt-A-Trail program, which encourages local involvement in
convenience of its proximity to both the “big city” and the adjacent park is a
the upkeep and maintenance of this excellent source of outdoor enjoyment.
significant draw for the year-round residents as well as the large population with a second (typically winter) home in Arizona.
The well-attended Heirloom Farmers Market is another perfect example of the kind of pleasant community spirit that reigns in Oro Valley. Purveyors of fresh
Pusch Ridge, a prominent feature in the picturesque mountain range, holds
produce and various other vendors gather at Steam Pump Ranch on Saturday
historical significance for the town. The ridge itself takes its name from George
mornings, attracting browsers, tasters and buyers of all ages.
Pusch, one of the entrepreneurial immigrants who established a substantially large cattle ranch – the Steam Pump Ranch – in 1874 in the foothills where
The sociable, family-friendly atmosphere in the town has been noted in recent
Oro Valley now lies. Despite early acknowledgement from Pusch and other
years by a number of reputable publications and organizations. Among its
pioneers that this was a desirable area to settle, it was quite some time
impressive accolades are inclusion on lists of the “Safest Cities in Arizona,”
before residential development really took hold – not until after World War II.
“Arizona’s Best Small Cities” (with a 2020 population of nearly 47,000) and the
Incorporation of the city followed in 1974. Since then, the number of lovely
“Top Ten Best Towns for Families.” Oro Valley schools also consistently rank
gated and golf communities has truly blossomed.
high among other education systems across the state.
The various hiking and biking trails that snake their way throughout the
To these agreeable characteristics, add a beautiful setting and an extraordinarily
region run the gamut of accessibility, from smoothly paved paths to so-called
mild climate. It’s no wonder Oro Valley has become a place that residents are
“primitive” trails comprised of considerably rougher terrain, accommodating all
pleased and proud to call home.
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