So What’s It Really Like in Grayhawk?
If you curious about what Grayhawk is really like, we've set up a section for you. Created by local residents for local residents, you'll find some of the best restaurants, neighborhood hangouts, parks, and other Grayhawk area gems we think you'll love.
What's It Like
A master-planned-community full of outdoor recreation options such as parks and playgrounds, picnic areas and neighborhood activities.Grayhawk residents can take advantage of the wide range of community activities planned by Grayhawk's full-time resident Lifestyle Director.
Fun-filled events and year-round programs are designed to cater to a wide range of ages and interests. Grayhawk Elementary School, which has been nationally recognized and awarded for educational excellence, is located in the community on the southwest corner of Grayhawk Drive and 76th Street and is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. El Dorado Private School is also available for children in preschool through eighth grade, offering low student/teacher ratios, advanced curriculum, accelerated classes, integrated hands-on learning, after-school programs and extended before- and after-school care. Residents of all ages can enjoy more than 30 miles of multi-use trails perfect for hiking and biking plus several playgrounds, a large greenbelt, neighborhood pools, community tennis and basketball courts, ramadas, barbecue pavilions and more.
Casual meets resort-style living catering to busy families as well as posh neighbors and leisurely retirees. The Retreat is a guard-gated community featuring miles and miles of trails, community tennis courts and shimmering swimming pools all reserved for the private use of Retreat residents and guests. Casual dining venues include the Quill Creek Café, Isabella’s Kitchen and The Morning Joint, along with the pub-inspired Phil’s Grill, named after perennial PGA leader and ASU grad (he earned a degree in Psychology from the university in 1992) Phil Mickelson. Speaking of golfing greats, The Retreat is host to Grayhawk’s two greatly admired 18-hole golf courses, The Talon and The Raptor. Both courses have hosted high-profile PGA events and both have earned well-deserved accolades and awards since their opening in the mid-1990s.
Mike Mendoza
Top Local Expert Ahwatukee Foothills
Mike Mendoza has been succeeding in real estate for over 35 years. His commitment to excellence and to providing thorough, consistent, and unparalleled service to his clients has earned him the distinction of being a leading Realtor in the state of Arizona as well as internationally. Recognized throughout the industry as a successful producer, Mike’s accomplishments have secured his place as one of the real estate industry’s top professionals worldwide.Mike is no stranger to hard work; drafted as a pitcher into Major League Baseball, he played 10 years with the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets organizations. He retired from professional baseball in 1983 and turned his attention to real estate. From the very onset of his real estate career, Mike took the lessons he learned as a professional athlete and adapted them to his business. His work ethic and desire to be the best are ingrained in his psyche and are things he takes to work with him every single day.Mike’s hard work has paid off throughout the years. His success has followed him from Century 21, where he grew in only three years to be a top producer in his office, to Realty Executives where for 11 years he was consistently one of their top producers and was twice awarded as their #1 Producing Agent Internationally.In 1997, Mike made the move to Keller Williams Realty where he continues to earn accolades and provide amazing service to his clients today. Mike has on numerous occasions, been the #1 Producing Team for Keller Williams Realty International. Beyond that, he has taken on an active role with the corporate office of Keller Williams Realty International, sitting on their President’s Advisory Board for four years and has also been awarded the Keller Williams International Entrepreneur of the Year.Beyond his sales career, Mike is the Founder and past Operating Principle of the Northwest Region of Keller Williams Realty International. Starting with zero agents in 1998, and opening 26 offices that house over 4,500 agents all across the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska.
