McDowell Mountain Ranch is a diverse, family oriented community with a wide range of amenities designed for an active lifestyle.   At the heart of this award winning community is a five-acre park and community center with a swimming pool, spa, basketball court, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and the very popular splash fountain.   Miles of improved trails connect neighborhoods to each other and to the Scottsdale Public Library, Citizen Service Center, elementary/middle school and the recreation center.   Convienient to downtown Scottsdale (20 minutes) and central Phoenix (35 minutes).