Leisure World, Arizona facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leisure World
Gated community, County island
Leisure World Community Association
Leisure World Location in the United States
County island	Leisure World
County	Maricopa
State	Arizona
Founded	1972
Government
• Type	Homeowners' association
Area
• Total	1.5 sq mi (2.4 km2)
Elevation	1,240 ft (377.952 m)
Population
• Total	4,000+
• Density	2,666.7/sq mi (1,666.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP codes	85206
Area code(s)	480
FIPS code	04-46000

Leisure World is a special kind of neighborhood in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. It's a gated community, which means it has fences and gates to control who comes in and out. It's also an age-restricted community, so most people living there are 55 years old or older.

This community is like a small town all by itself, even though it's surrounded by the city of Mesa. It was started in 1973. Leisure World has about 2,664 homes, including nearly 500 condominiums and over 2,100 single family residences.

How Leisure World is Managed

Leisure World is run by a group called a homeowners' association (HOA). Think of an HOA as a local government for the community. It makes sure everything runs smoothly.

Community Leadership

The community is divided into seven areas, called voter districts. Each district chooses a representative. These representatives form a group called the board of directors. This board makes important decisions for the whole community.

Services Provided by the HOA

Because Leisure World is a special area not directly part of a city, the HOA provides many services that a city usually would. These include:

• Hiring private security to keep everyone safe.
• Collecting fees from residents to pay for community upkeep.
• Repairing roads inside the community.
• Arranging for fire and ambulance services.
• Managing trash collection and recycling.
• Making sure buildings follow rules and inspecting new construction.

Keeping Residents Safe

Leisure World has its own private security team. For more serious police matters, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department helps the residents.

Emergency Services

If there's a fire or someone needs medical help, the Rural Metro fire department provides these services through a special agreement with the community.

Fun and Activities at Leisure World

Leisure World has many places and activities for residents to enjoy. It's a great place for people to stay active and meet friends.

Recreation Center

The main Recreation Center has a fitness center that residents and their guests can use for free. There's also a building for arts and crafts.

Sports and Games

If you love sports, Leisure World has a lot to offer:

• Eight pickleball courts
• Ten tennis courts
• Shuffleboard courts
• A sports court
• Two community golf courses

Other Facilities

The community also has:

• A 75-seat auditorium for shows and events.
• A computer lab.
• A community library.
• An aquatic center with swimming pools.
• A woodworking shop.
• A billiard room.
• A large ballroom for dances and gatherings.
• Several meeting rooms for groups.

Clubs and Events

The Recreation Department helps plan many activities throughout the year. They offer educational opportunities, performing arts shows, and bus trips. There are also over 150 different clubs for residents to join, covering all sorts of interests!