The two active adult communities of Tonto Verde and Rio Verde - collectively known as the Verdes - are located just north of Fountain Hills and east of Scottsdale. Tonto Verde is nestled along the western edge of the lower Verde River with the Tonto National Forest serving as its northern and eastern borders. Offering seclusion and pristine desert beauty, these communities are a short drive away from Scottsdale's array of first-rate amenities. Community theatre, a library, restaurants, services, and retail centers are available just minutes from the Verdes in the neighboring Town of Fountain Hills. The Shea Boulevard area just outside of Fountain Hills is becoming a center for commercial development.

Tonto Verde and Rio Verde both offer lovely residential development around the focal points of award-winning golf courses and spacious clubhouses. Rio Verde boasts a delightful patio dining area and one of the largest private country club dining rooms in the Valley. Equally impressive, the Tonto Verde clubhouse received a "Best in the West" award for design. In both communities, custom homes enjoy a natural desert setting graced by lush fairway views. Managed by Maricopa County, the vast Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park is a jewel in the Valley's nature preserves, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, and picnicking right outside the front door of an address in The Verdes.