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Life at Gladden Farms

Gladden Farms promotes active, joyful living for toddlers to retirees. It’s a place where memories are made and traditions are treasured. Gladden Farms is a great place to make friends, play and call home. Our new homes — attractively priced starting in the lower $300Ks — are stylish, eco-smart and perfect for young professionals, families of all sizes, empty nesters and retirees.

The community

Located in Marana, Arizona, Gladden Farms is an active and diverse community recognized as one of the “Top 10 Master-Planned Communities in Arizona” by Ranking Arizona. The community features over 850 acres of lush green space, 30 parks, miles of landscaped paseos connecting to scenic trails, 24 playgrounds, playfields, a splash pad, picnic and BBQ areas and signature events.

Healthy living

Healthy living is a mind, body and soul experience at Gladden Farms. You’ll find residents who embrace joyful and active outdoor living and find tranquility within its acres of lush, green space. Whether it’s a leisurely sunrise walk, cycling winding paths or yoga under the trees, you’ll find activities to fit your lifestyle.

Community map

Explore the Gladden Farms community map for a bird's eye view of open neighborhoods, model home locations, school sites and outdoor recreational spaces throughout our community.

Schools

The Marana Unified School District has a long tradition of providing students with challenging 21st Century academics, full extracurricular offerings and programs to enhance the lives of its students.

Paseos & parks

Enjoy miles of landscaped paseos, perfect for a quick run, relaxing stroll or bike ride. The paseos connect residents to 850+ acres of lush green space and 30 parks, including our new Paws n' Claws Park with doggie play areas and zip lines as well as the Gladden Farms Community Park with its splash pad, sports fields, playground and more.

Marana Heritage Farm

The Marana Heritage Farm is a year-round, Certified Naturally Grown®, vegetable and native food farm that provides food for farmer's markets and food bank programs. Among other things, the farm rents out community garden plots, and is the site of special events.

Splash pad

The Marana Splash Pad, located at Gladden Farms Community Park, is a popular destination for families with young children. It’s nicely shaded and a fun place to cool off with changing facilities and a covered play area nearby.

Southern Arizona

Located in the Sonoran Desert, Marana and Tucson offer Southwest style, year-round sun and the perfect natural setting for a diversity of outdoor activities. The area has the charm and character of an old pueblo with the convenience, amenities and opportunity of a modern, thriving region.

Gladden Farms in the news and community

Gladden Farms keeps getting better!

  20 years and growing This year marks the 20th anniversary of Gladden Farms’ very first residents! Since those e ...

Another year of holiday cheer—and you’re invited!

  At Gladden Farms, we take the holidays seriously! Every year, the Community Association hosts an outdoor holiday ...

Why master-planned communities are so popular

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