McCormick Ranch is one of Scottsdale's earliest planned communities. It's located near the McDowell Mountain range and covers over 4,200 acres. McCormick offers many amenities such as public tennis courts and public basketball courts. There are over 25 miles of paths that connect all the neighborhoods together with the local businesses. The designers also incorporated 130 acres of man-made lakes that are stocked year round with fish and two of the lakes allow for boating. If golf is your passion then you'll love the two 18 hole courses located near by: the McCormick Ranch Golf Club and the Starfire Country Club.