Green Valley

About Green Valley, Arizona

Green Valley, AZ, also known as retirement Mecca, is located about 25 miles south of Tucson. It is one of the largest retirement communities in the world. With clean air, pleasant weather, and plenty of activities to indulge in, Green Valley is the perfect destination for the golden-agers seeking an active lifestyle.

Investing in the Green Valley real estate market can be a lucrative venture, as this location is paramount to your profitability. But, as you set goals for buying a property in Green Valley, make sure you have every bit of information. You must make the investment decision that fits your long-term goals. Hiring an Arizona realty agent can be a great choice to make the property buying process smooth and efficient in the Green Valley real estate market.

Things to Do in Green Valley

In Green Valley, you can enjoy amenities like golf courses, shopping plazas, dozens of clubs and volunteer organizations, medical facilities, places of worship, and recreation centers. Visiting the Historic Hacienda de la Canoa and witnessing the new lake project is great to spend some quality time. Here are some things to do in Green Valley to enjoy the gorgeous landscaping in and around the place:

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Science & Technology

Pima Air & Space Museum

Whipple Observatory

ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center

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Nature

Madera Canyon
Sabino Canyon
Arizona Sonora
Desert Museum
Reid Park Zoo
Saguaro National Monument
Mt. Lemmon

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Golf

Haven Golf Course

Canoa Ranch Golf Club & Golf Course

San Ignacio Golf Club

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The Arts

Tucson Museum of Art

Tucson Symphony

Tucson Convention Center

Other Communities

Tucson Valley

Oro Valley

Green Valley Schools

Green Valley is home to one main school district, which is the Continental Elementary District. However, students who live in Arizona have the opportunity to attend any school within the state. Students within Green Valley who choose to go out of district typically pick Sahuarita schools and Tucson schools. Here are the names of and some information about schools in the Green Valley area.

Continental Elementary School is a public school that serves prekindergarten through 8th grade.
1991 E White House Canyon Rd
Green Valley, AZ 85614

Jack Thoman Air and Space Academy and Performing Arts Studio is a charter school that serves kindergarten through 8th grade.
730 W. Calle Arroyo Sur
Green Valley, AZ 85614

Sahuarita Unified SSD Early Childhood Center is a private Preschool.
52 W Calle Las Tiendas
Green Valley, AZ 85614

Los Ninos Del Valle Child Care is a private preschool.
780 S Park Ctr
Green Valley, AZ 85614

Shepherd’s Fold Day Care is a private preschool.
1111 N La Canada Dr
Green Valley, AZ 85614

For high schools, many residents seek out of district options listed below. The most commonly attended from Green Valley is the Sahuarita Unified School District.

For residents interested in out-of-district options:
Tucson Unified School District (Check out our page on relocating and Tucson schools)
Vail School District (Named #1 school district in Arizona)
Sahuarita Unified School District

Have you Heard of GVR?

GVR stands for Green Valley Recreation which is a non-profit organization that manages recreation centers throughout Green Valley. Membership is available to most, but not all residents of Green Valley.