2022 Mesa Visitors Guide

A LETTER FROM OUR MAYOR
WELCOME TO MESA
Bell Bank Park, located in Mesa, AZ. is an immersive 320-acre multi-purpose park with a 2.7-acre great
lawn for concerts and events, plus indoor and outdoor facilities for a broad range of sports and activities,
including soccer, baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, futsal, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, gymnastics,
cheer, dance, obstacle course racing, multiuse arcade and e-sports, family fitness, youth camps and
recreational sports, and performance training.
Welcome to
Mesa, Arizona! I’m
thrilled to share with
you a few things
that make Mesa a
great place to visit
and live.
With 300+ days of
sunshine, it’s almost always a beautiful day
in Mesa. And even though we’re one of the
largest cities in the nation, you can easily
get from our exciting urban center to wide
open spaces in minutes. If you’re here for
a change of scenery, you can escape into
the desert landscape or immerse yourself
in the arts and explore the cultural and
historical amenities that give Mesa its
unique character. No matter your style,
Mesa is a destination to discover and
make memories.
Not to be missed are the opportunities
to explore our trails and desert
landscape. You can’t leave Mesa without
a picture in front of a giant saguaro
cactus. Hikers, mountain bikers and
those looking for a scenic stroll can
enjoy Usery Mountain Regional Park.
People of all ages will enjoy the i.d.e.a.
Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural
History, or exploring Mesa’s unique parks.
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting
during Spring Training, plan to check out
the Chicago Cubs’ Sloan Park or Oakland
A’s Hohokam Stadium to take in a
baseball game. Mesa has been the proud
Spring Training home of the Chicago
Cubs since 1952!
Be sure to include time to explore
Main Street in Downtown Mesa, a
popular destination for craft beverage
enthusiasts. It’s a great stretch for the
ultimate pub crawl. It’s also home to the
largest arts center in the Southwest, Mesa
Arts Center, where you’ll find world-class
live performances and a contemporary arts
museum. ASU @ Mesa City Center, home
of the Sidney Poitier New American Film
School and augmented reality programs,
anchors the downtown innovation district,
and the stunning new Plaza @ Mesa City
Center is a great place to take a rest and
enjoy the cityscape.
I invite you to dive into Mesa’s great
character and treasured stories and
discover more about Mesa City Limitless ® .
The Honorable John Giles
Mayor, City of Mesa
MESA BY
THE NUMBERS
504,258
Population (Census, 2020)
37 TH LARGEST
City in the U.S.
300+
Sunny Days per Year
(on average)
900+
Restaurants
3 RD LARGEST
City in Arizona
40+
Golf Courses (200+
in Greater Phoenix)
202
Parks
8 MILES
from Phoenix Sky Harbor
Int’l Airport
2
Major Airports including
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
and Falcon Field
5,301
Hotel Rooms in Mesa
28 MILES
of light rail access from Mesa
hotels and Downtown Mesa
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