• 2719 S. Reyes
  • Mesa, AZ 85202
  • Administration: 480-831-8314
  • Recreation Department: 480-831-7464

Our Lakes

Our Lakes: Water Quality Report

The Lakes at Dobson Ranch are tested monthly to monitor water quality and aquatic life in the lakes. These tests are done by Dr. Amalfi with Aquatic Consulting and Testing, Inc. These tests inform us on whether we need to treat our lakes for harmful algae, find out what types of fish need to be stocked, and other important factors. This information is reviewed by our Water and Lake Management Committee who then make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed.

Our Lakes

Many of our 18,000 residents agree that the most outstanding feature in the neighborhood is the lakes. In fact, Dobson Ranch is the largest lake community in Mesa, AZ. Out of 100 acres of common areas, 78 acres are comprised of the lakes.

We have seven artificial lakes throughout the Ranch where there are walking paths, catch and release fishing and boating. Fishing and boating licenses are required. These are available at our Recreation Department at La Casita.

Feeding of wildlife (fish, fowl, feral cats or turtles) is not permitted in the common areas/lakes.

Rentals

Private Function Rental

La Casita Recreation Center is designed to accommodate weddings, reunions, birthdays and many other events, both large and small; and available to residents only. To reserve a space, please call the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464 during weekday business hours to check availability and rates.

Rental Information: Dobson Ranch HOA > Home (recdesk.com) 

  1. Room rentals shall be booked outside of a 30-day window in order to staff and prepare properly for your event. 
  2. All reservations shall be made through Dobson Ranch HOA > Home (recdesk.com) using a debit or credit card. 
  3. All room rental space includes the use of tables and chairs.
  4. Rental fees are due two weeks prior to your event date. Your security deposit is due at the time of the reservation which reserves your space. No payments can be made over the phone and must be processed through RecDesk.
  5. Reservations may be canceled up to 14 days before scheduled event and all deposits will be refunded.  Any reservations canceled less than 14 days before a scheduled event shall forfeit all of the deposit.
  6. Rental Fee payments are not collected until a copy of the responsible parties Declaration page of homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, Special Event Insurance (alcohol only), Certificate of Insurance from outside vendors (when applicable), Room Layout, and signed Rules and Regulations form are received.
  7. certificate of insurance must be submitted to the Recreation Department for all outside vendors 14 days prior to the event date. Outside vendors include but are not limited to food caterers or inflatables. Dobson Ranch reserves the right to cancel the event if all payments, insurance and documents are not presented on time. 
  8. Please read the facility rules and regulations below.

Room Rental Hours: Facilities may be rented Sunday through Saturday 8:00 am to 9:00pm. 

Security Deposit: The full deposit amount will be refunded within thirty (30) days after your event is held, contingent upon all rules and regulations of the rental contract being followed.  The security deposit cannot be applied toward the rental fee. The refund will be processed to your debit or credit card through RecDesk. 

Alcohol: Alcohol is permitted for either the Grande or the Chica Room Rental. An off-duty police officer must be hired through Dobson Ranch from the City of Mesa with a 3-hour minimum. For rentals with 151 or more attendees, two officers must be hired  for a minimum of 3 hours. Please ask the Recreation Department for current pricing.  In addition, you must submit proof of a special event insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage naming Dobson Ranch Homeowners Association as additionally insured. 

La Casita Recreation Center’s Grande Room Capacity: 115

La Casita Recreation Center’s Chica Room Capacity: 50

Both Grande Room and Chica Room NOTE: Partition between both the Grande Room and Chica Room opens up to allow for the extra space* Capacity: 165 

Kitchen NOTE: Attached to Grande and can only be rented with the Grande Room.

La Casita Entertainment Area (Available to residents only, not available to reserve online) NOTE: Holds 30 people in the gated area to the west of La Casita Pool. The pool is not inclusive use during this rental and will still be open to the residents. This includes use of 2 Rectangle tables and 15 folding chairs in addition to the picnic benches. Capacity: 30

Sunset Plaza: Capacity: 100

Laguna Park 

NOTE: The Recreation Department requires residents to please fill out a Park Reservation Application in order to reserve an area of the park. Please contact them at 480-831-7464 for any questions. *A certificate of insurance must be submitted for all outside vendors 14 days prior to the event date. Outside vendors include but are not limited to, food caterers, porta potties, and inflatables.

Chair and Table Rental

table and chairs

 (Available to residents only, not available to reserve online) Chairs and tables may be rented from La Casita Recreation Center for private functions that are not held in Dobson Ranch recreation facilities. The resident must provide full pickup and return of items. Equipment must be returned clean and in working condition. If not, deposit will be forfeited. The deposit is due at time of rental to hold your reservation. Deposit: $50.00 refundable deposit (49 or less chairs) $75.00 refundable deposit (50-74 chairs) $100.00 refundable deposit (75 + chairs). Rental fees: $1.00 per chair. $8.00 per 6’x3′ rectangle table. Dobson Ranch HOA activities, events and meetings take precedent over the reservations.

Laguna Park

Laguna Park

 

Laguna Park is the main community park in Dobson Ranch, located at 2455 W. Laguna Azul. Many special events such as Bark in the Park are held year-round at Laguna Park by the Dobson Ranch Recreation Department.

 

The park also provides outdoor exercise equipment, pathways, benches, boat docks, a large playground, lake views, practice disc golf, and a large open grass area. The park also boasts a ramada with picnic benches, a water fountain, and a charcoal grill.

Los Altos


Los Altos Recreation Center

Address:  2524 W. Campo Alegre, Mesa, AZ  85202

Phone: 480-838-9530

Hours: (September 5th - Memorial Day): Monday through Saturday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

(Memorial Day - Labor Day): Monday through Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Activities:

The center offers one Junior Olympic lap pool, one regular 8 foot deep pool, one lighted tennis court, two pickelball courts, a basketball court, playground, picnic area and lakefront with boat docks. Restrooms are provided within the facility.

The Los Altos Recreation Center is perfect for pool parties, family reunions and other large get-togethers. This is strictly an outdoor facility. All outside facilities are on a first-come, first-serve basis. This includes the park Ramada’s and pool Ramada’s. The Dobson Dolphins swim team practices at this facility during the summer from 6:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Friday with swim meets on two Saturdays (dates TBD). Please see the teams schedule on our event calendar.

NOTE: The Recreation Department does ask if you are planning a large get together please contact them at 480-831-7464 to have your party information on file. Please see the Ramada and park rental form that must be filled out for the recreation department to have on file.

NOTE: A Fob is required to enter this facility. One resident can have up to 4 guests with them at a time.

Saratoga

Saratoga Recreation Center

BUILDING AND POOL ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

We will let you know when the pool will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. 

Our Saratoga Recreation Center, located at 2345 S. Saratoga, has a swimming pool, outdoor fireplace, two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, a picnic area, and a lakefront park with boat docks. Restrooms are located within the fenced pool area. The meeting room has laminate flooring and has large windows that look out over the pool. A FOB is required to enter this facility. One resident can have up to 4 guests with them at a time.

The Saratoga Recreation Center is suitable for small to medium-size business meetings, luncheons, socials, and parties. To reserve this space, please call the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464 to check availability.

 

La Casita

La Casita Recreation Center

OPEN NOW

Winter Building Hours:   Labor Day (September 5) – Memorial Day (May 29)

Sunday               10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday              8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tuesday              8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wednesday        8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Thursday            8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday                 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday             8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Open Holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Winter Pool/Splash Pad Hours:   Labor Day (September 5) – Memorial Day (May 29)

Sunday               10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday              8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tuesday              8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wednesday        8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Thursday            8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday                 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday             8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Open Holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Recreation Holiday Hours  10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Administration Closed Holidays  

The La Casita Pool is currently open.

The La Casita Recreation Center houses the Recreation Department and Management Offices and is located at 2719 S. Reyes.

Indoors, two multi-purpose rooms are available. A divider wall can be retracted to combine the larger Grande Room with the smaller adjacent Chica Room. Both rooms have a wood floor perfect for dancing. The Grande Room is equipped with a kitchen for warming food and features a double sink, electric range, microwave oven, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and granite countertops. A large pass-through window allows food to be easily served from the kitchen to the Grande Room.

Outdoors, the facility has a fenced Junior Olympic-size swimming pool and water splash pad, and a shaded grass play area with playground equipment. La Casita also has four tennis court and two racquetball courts all lighted for nighttime enjoyment. Sunset Plaza features a lighted stage area, overhead misters, and plenty of room for tables and chairs, and can be rented for special occasions. A FOB is required to enter this facility. One resident can have up to 4 guests with them at a time.

The La Casita Recreation Center is designed to accommodate weddings, reunions, birthdays and many other events, both large and small. To reserve a space, please call the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464 to check availability