Venture Out At Mesa

Our winter home since 2012. We love this place. One of only 4 area resorts where you own your own land and your «house». So many activities and sports and wonderful people and staff. A-​1

The largest most sophisiticated park-​model RV park in Arizona. Many amenities, well maintained. Two pools, tennis, putting, four hot tubs, gym, Bocce, laundry, arts-​crafts, entertainment, clubs, full hook-​ups. This park isn’t cheap either.
Convenient access to nearby stores and attractions. Public bus stop near the front gate can take you to the airports. Probably ought to investigate rental properties at least sixteen months in advance.
Majority of lot owners are over the age of 65, active retired people. Conspicous consumption is not unknown in this facility. Hyperactive security, poor management, great facility maintenance. If you have a pet you need to be wary of wild animals that eat cats and dogs (like the rest of AZ) sneaking into VO. Scorpions are a problem in some areas. Dog walking is restricted to one corner of the complex, your doggie cannot pee in your lot or you’ll get busted, maybe fined.
There are tons of; NO, DON’T, NOT, and NEVER signs all over the park, many are laughable. They LOVE their signs.
There is no world-​wide economic depression in Venture Out, they love spending money like a drunken Canadian sailor. You’ll pay for that as a renter or owner.
The real estate office in the park is top-​notch.
Cons:
Mesa Police helicopter: They’re based at Falcon Field a few miles north of VO. There’s a bad neighborhood (s) just east and north-​east of VO, so we get the helicopter hovering in circles, passing directly over VO a few nights a week. It’s loud, it’s dangerous. My State Farm agent told me they will not insure properties here due to ‘airport traffic.‘
Cable-​TV: the 1970’s era technology has a horrible, snowy picture. In this era of digital TV and flat screen TVs this little VO cable system is a sad relic from the days of transistors and glass tube TV sets. No wonder most homes have TV antennas, cable TV, or satellite dishes.
Costs: They go up and up, there is seldom a building project they say no to. There is no awareness of a world-​wide economic depression at VO. Without controlling spending and increasing costs this park will eventually price itself out of business. There’s a huge number of properties for sale right now, maybe it’s already started.
Badges: Are to be worn at all park activities, to prevent or remedy what problem? Elderly visitors scaling the walls from nearby communities to sneak in and play shuffleboard without paying? I believe it’s intended to help secure the budget of the ‘security’ department and rapidly cut off those who might fall behind on their condo fees.
Name: Even with a name like ‘Venture Out’ this is not the most gay friendly place. The complex is home to a mostly WASP population. Show your colors only if you dare, a few brave souls do.
Pros:
East pool complex. The gym, the pool, the hot tubs. The place is fantastic.
Maintenance: top notch group maintains the grounds and buildings.
Community: the community of owners are generally great people.
Quiet: the park is generally quiet and peaceful.
Activities: if you’re into tours, trips, and small adventures, some local companies offer lots of excursions to residents. Flyers for the trips are on the large board in the mail department.