Parks, trails, and luxurious amenities in North Scottsdale's gem
DC Ranch is a 4,400-acre community located adjacent to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in North Scottsdale. Inspired by the original beauty and authenticity of the land, DC Ranch is the result of thoughtful planning and careful consideration of how the elements that contribute to creating a community fit together.
The community is composed of 25 diverse neighborhoods within four distinct villages that interact with shared open spaces to create the sense of living with the land. The first home was completed in 1997, and there are currently 2,800 homes and approximately 7,000 residents on the Ranch.
DC Ranch is made up of four residential villages—Country Club, Desert Camp, Silverleaf, and Desert Parks—each with a distinct architectural scheme and character. The four villages are comprised of 25 neighborhoods.
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Historic DC Ranch surrounds this community of the same name, where settlers once worked cattle and savored the cowboy’s life. The story of the Ranch brings together land, cattle, enterprise, and the optimism of people from the mid-west, southwest, and Mexico whose lives distill the essence of Arizona.

DC Ranch provides 24-hour security services, through a third-party contractor, operating 23 gates throughout the community and two Community Patrol vehicles. A third path and trail vehicle patrols off-road during daylight and weekend hours.
The community offers numerous clubs and activities for adults and youths. Desert Camp and The Homestead Community Centers are the heart of all DC Ranch community activities, events, and social gatherings. Stop by to exercise, have a cup of coffee, meet up with your friends and go for a walk, or participate in clubs, social groups and culinary events.
The DC Ranch Country Club’s “Fun, Family and Friendliness” mission statement underscores its commitment to serving its members’ diverse interests in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
Club members enjoy its Tom Lehman and John Fought golf course, the elegant Hacienda with relaxing patios and dining, a fitness room, tennis, and swimming.
Silverleaf Club offers world-class facilities and a broad range of personalized programming for its discerning membership and their guests. It features a Tom Weiskopf-designed, 18 hole championship golf course and a rural Mediterranean-style clubhouse highlighted by spa facilities, resort and lap pools, and fine and casual dining areas.
The DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa has separate, spacious cardio and weight rooms with top-of-the-line equipment, a large pool and separate lap pool, and a resort-style day spa and onsite MedSpa providing personalized treatments including massage, facials, body care and salon services. With 170+ group fitness and yoga classes a week and personal trainers offering 1:1 and small group training, members are sure to find a class that fits their fitness needs.

Whether you are in the mood for a casual meal, a celebration dinner, or a drink with friends, DC Ranch restaurants offer a full range of dining options, right near home.
Living in DC Ranch is a dream come true for active people seeking a spirit of connectedness. The community has 47 parks, located at the heart of each neighborhood, that are interconnected by over 50 miles of landscaped paths and trails. It’s easy to enjoy nature and walk all around the community without crossing busy streets. That connectivity promotes healthy lifestyles and a sense of community, two of DC Ranch’s founding values.
Market Street provides the residents of DC Ranch and Silverleaf a dynamic mix of local services and a place to dine, shop and work.
Life at The Boulders is about rejuvenation of one’s body and soul. Its rugged, yet graceful setting is designed as an oasis to create a sense of peace and solitude. The luxurious spa, along with the fitness and sports facilities promote the feeling of renewal.
A variety of activities allow members to gather while enjoying delicious food, stunning atmosphere and exceptional service. The Boulders also offers meeting rooms, catered private parties and wedding facilities and services, as well as holiday celebrations and social opportunities.
Boutique shopping and restaurants are conveniently located in nearby historic Cave Creek and Carefree. A broader array of shopping, dining venues and movie theatres are just 20 minutes south. Daily essentials such as grocery shopping, hair salons, coffee shops, postal services and banking are less than five minutes away.