The diverse community of Marana offers plenty to see and do for longtime residents and newcomers alike. Skydiving is a wildly popular sport in Marana, and a number of companies offer lessons and jumps based out of the Marana Northwest Regional Airport. Golf is another local sporting activity mainstay, with several great golf courses (public and private) in and around Marana including Heritage Highlands Golf Club, Gallery Golf Club, and The Pines at Marana. Camping, hiking and mountain biking are all popular activities in Marana as well. A number of exceptional community facilities are available in Marana, including a library, swimming pool, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, a recreation center and a senior citizen center. Four public parks are found in Marana, including the 44-acre Ora Mae Harn Park.
A selection of local events entertain Marana real estate owners visitors throughout the year. The annual Marana Rodeo and the Multiple Sclerosis Society's annual Corona de Marana Bike Tour in September are prominent, with several other special yearly events drawing locals and visitors from all over the country. In July, Marana hosts southern Arizona's largest Independence Day celebration featuring family games, food, live music and a massive, professionally-orchestrated fireworks show.
Keep in mind that Marana is less than 30 minutes through scenic Saguaro National park to Tucson and its many world-famous attractions, including the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum located at Saguaro National Park. When you own Marana real estate, you are just a quick drive away from Columbia University's Biosphere 2 Center, the International Wildlife Museum, Kitt Peak, Catalina and Picacho Peak State. Day trips to Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone, Bisbee, Mexico and dozens of other attractions are all easily accessible from Marana.
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