Nestled against the McDowell Mountains on 3200 acres, McDowell Mountain Ranch is a diverse, family oriented community with a wide range of amenities designed for an active lifestyle. At the heart of this award winning community is a five-acre park and community center with a swimming pool, spa, basketball court, tennis courts, sand volleyball court and a splash fountain. Miles of improved trails connect neighborhoods to each other and to the Scottsdale Public Library, Citizen Service Center, elementary/middle school and the recreation center. The trails also give access to the mountain preserve. Scottsdale Unified School System. McDowell Mountain Ranch Information