Leisure World, an active adult community in East Mesa, Arizona, opened new walking trails that follow the outline of several community lakes. To celebrate the opening of the trails and celebrate national fitness month, the Fitness Center promoted an evening Walk A Bout. Approximately 80 participants enjoyed the scenic walk as the sun was setting in the west. Following the walk, participants enjoyed a catered meal in the comfort of a covered poolside cabana.

Each loop begins and ends at the state of the art Fitness Center. The south loop measures 1.9 miles and the north loop, 1.2 miles or a total of three miles for those more ambitious walkers. Each loop has quarter, half and mile markers and a number of turn-around points for those who wish to walk shorter distances. The trails are open to walkers, runners, bikers and golf carts.

The development of a measured trail system is another step in Leisure World’s modernization program to appeal to fitness minded people who are interested in living in an active adult community. Since 2001 the community has made a multi million-dollar investment in a state of the art fitness center, computer center with an open lab and classroom, and woodshop, as well as a new community clubhouse at the Heron Lakes golf course. The community is also in the process of raising $3.7 million dollars to renovate a Recreation Center located at its Coyote Run golf course.

A marketing committee of residents promoted the development of the walking trails. With the assistance of Recreation Director, Jan Zale, Director of Landscape Maintenance, Joe Marquez, and Fitness Supervisor, Rhonda Cap they planned and measured the trails, designed and installed trail markers.

Leisure World is an active adult community in Mesa, Arizona. Our gate-guarded community is home to over 4,100 residents. These east valley residents enjoy a golf resort environment with a host of activities and modern facilities to support an active adult lifestyle. As a 55+ community we also have up to 20% of homes available for 45+ adults, who may be working, semi-retired, or retired. For information you may contact webmaster@leisureworldarizona.org, or call our Real Estate Department at (480) 832-7451 or visit our website at www.leisureworldarizona.org.