Well we just returned from our first winter in Yuma.We rented a spot in the Foothills on a private lot.This venture had its pros and cons.For the pros:We got a chance to check out various RV parks/resorts. This was good to get a first hand look and discussion.We got the opportunity to get familiar with Yuma and the Foothills.Found a very good fitness center.Had good grocery shopping and fuel prices.The rent on the place was very reasonable for power, water and sewer.Found a couple good RV supply stores which helped out our stay.Saw a couple good car shows.For the cons:Made to long of a commitment (5 months).Staying on the private lot turned out to be very boring. Being at a park/resort with the amenities, people and activities would have been better.Decided to drive back home (Alberta) for Christmas which turned out to be a challenge weather wise.Sure can get windy with that darn blowing sand.If we decide to go back south next winter (good Lord willing), I might look at the Mesa area? I think there would be more to do around that area?If anyone can provide me with some personnel preferences for the Mesa area, please do so.Thanks in advance.

We're going to be at The Resort in Mesa next year. Been there before and liked it. For a more resort experience, across the road is Valle del Oro.Lots of other resorts out in the country nearby.

I know you said the Mesa area, but if you are still looking around, check out Desert Trails RV Park out of Tucson. Many activities and friendly people. We liked it so much that we decided to move from OR to Green Valley, AZ. Green Valley isn't Desert Trails, or even very close, but it is still the Tucson area and a great place to live.

Another vote for the Tucson area, and Desert Trails.

You did not say what your hobbies are, what do you do at home to keep from getting board? We have been Snowbirds for six years now but we move every few weeks so we always have new places to go.

corvettekent wrote:You did not say what your hobbies are, what do you do at home to keep from getting board?.Board games.

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Me_Again
Explorer III
Apr 21, 2016
Ruralgas wrote:
Been looking into the Val Vista park in Mesa. Seems like there's a lot of activities and a very good fitness center.
Also looks like the Superstitious Mall is close by as well as grocery stores.
Looks like there should be some areas that would have good hiking close by?
Phoenix has the Nascar and drag strip as well.
Anyway, thanks to those that have provided worth while info. It's much appreciated.
Garry

All the older parks (Val Vista is one, along with most Mesa parks) have narrow lot sizes. Think, built before slide outs! Had to be careful the truck door did not hit the MH next to us. Canyon Vistas is a newer park with 40w x 50-55 foot deep sites. Chris
bilmarde
Explorer
Apr 21, 2016
If you like traffic and lots of people, Mesa is the place to be. 432,000 people in Mesa. Too many people and too much traffic for me.
BarbaraOK
Explorer
Apr 17, 2016
We like Val Vista enough so that we purchased a park model here for our winter stays. You name it, you've got it in the park. Quick access to the Superstitions, lots of restaurants/shopping nearby, local Arts Centers in Mesa, Scottsdale, and Chandler are really very good, plus all of the activities at ASU, you can pick up the lite rail in Mesa to take to downtown Phoenix, and on and on.

Barb
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Apr 16, 2016
There are plenty of hiking areas near Val Vista. The Superstition Mountains have many, including from Lost Dutchman State Park. There are trails in Usery Maricopa County Park. Hiking trails won't be an issue and there is probably a hiking group in the park that goes out weekly.
Ruralgas
Explorer
Apr 16, 2016
Been looking into the Val Vista park in Mesa. Seems like there's a lot of activities and a very good fitness center.
Also looks like the Superstitious Mall is close by as well as grocery stores.
Looks like there should be some areas that would have good hiking close by?
Phoenix has the Nascar and drag strip as well.
Anyway, thanks to those that have provided worth while info. It's much appreciated.
Garry
EsoxLucius
Explorer
Apr 16, 2016
Me Again wrote:
EsoxLucius wrote:
Tucson has much more going on.

Such as???? Chris

Tucson has much more going on than Yuma.

http://m.visittucson.org/content.cfm?page=events&menuid=3101&pageid=2303

http://tucsonhappenings.com/today.asp
Dano1955
Explorer
Apr 14, 2016
2oldman wrote:
corvettekent wrote:
You did not say what your hobbies are, what do you do at home to keep from getting board?.
Board games.

:S :D
Me_Again
Explorer III
Apr 12, 2016
EsoxLucius wrote:
Tucson has much more going on.

Such as???? Chris
EsoxLucius
Explorer
Apr 11, 2016
Tucson has much more going on. I find Mesa and the Phoenix area depressing.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Apr 10, 2016
bjbear wrote:
Can highly recommend Canyon Vistas RV Resort in Gold Canyon. Just east of Mesa (10 minutes) at the foot of the superstition Mountains. Lots to do from cards to hiking to pickleball to you name it. Great facilities and great people. They pffer some deals in the fall so you can try it out to see if you like the place. There is a residents website where you can see some of the activities at www.mycanyonvista.com

What the bear said. We have been going to CVRVR since 2008. Great resort and great people. Chris

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