"South Mountain Village" South Phoenix by Aaron7

South Mountain Village is part of the incorporated city of Phoenix. It is south of the rio salado and north of South Mountain Park between 48th Street and 27th Ave. The village is in transition. It has been known in years past as a poor section of town with high crime levels. In recent years as the demand for property has risen in Phoenix, the area has been developed with new neighborhoods. So now, while the older developments are still in place, new developments are filling in in the fields and orchards with new expensive developments. This is infusing the area with a variety of cultures.

South Mountain Village's main feature is of course it's namesake the South Mountains. The main entrance to the park is found by following Central Ave straight south. This leads into the park and can be followed to the top of the mountains for a great view of Phoenix.

South Moutain Village has two Phoenix Points of Pride. The park and Mystery castle, an eccentric building from the 30's bording the park near 7th street.

Historic landmarks include: Scorpion Gulch, Del Monte Market, Neighborhood House, Rancho Ko-Mat-Ke House, Sierra Vista Residence, and Heard Ranch Grain Silos.

South Mountain Village also features several golf courses and a variety of other parks.

http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/PLANNING/vpbrosm.pdf

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