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A LETTER FROM OUR MAYOR<br />
WELCOME TO MESA<br />
Bell Bank Park, located in <strong>Mesa</strong>, AZ. is an immersive 320-acre multi-purpose park with a 2.7-acre great<br />
lawn for concerts and events, plus indoor and outdoor facilities for a broad range of sports and activities,<br />
including soccer, baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, futsal, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, gymnastics,<br />
cheer, dance, obstacle course racing, multiuse arcade and e-sports, family fitness, youth camps and<br />
recreational sports, and performance training.<br />
Welcome to<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong>, Arizona! I’m<br />
thrilled to share with<br />
you a few things<br />
that make <strong>Mesa</strong> a<br />
great place to visit<br />
and live.<br />
With 300+ days of<br />
sunshine, it’s almost always a beautiful day<br />
in <strong>Mesa</strong>. And even though we’re one of the<br />
largest cities in the nation, you can easily<br />
get from our exciting urban center to wide<br />
open spaces in minutes. If you’re here for<br />
a change of scenery, you can escape into<br />
the desert landscape or immerse yourself<br />
in the arts and explore the cultural and<br />
historical amenities that give <strong>Mesa</strong> its<br />
unique character. No matter your style,<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> is a destination to discover and<br />
make memories.<br />
Not to be missed are the opportunities<br />
to explore our trails and desert<br />
landscape. You can’t leave <strong>Mesa</strong> without<br />
a picture in front of a giant saguaro<br />
cactus. Hikers, mountain bikers and<br />
those looking for a scenic stroll can<br />
enjoy Usery Mountain Regional Park.<br />
People of all ages will enjoy the i.d.e.a.<br />
Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural<br />
History, or exploring <strong>Mesa</strong>’s unique parks.<br />
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting<br />
during Spring Training, plan to check out<br />
the Chicago Cubs’ Sloan Park or Oakland<br />
A’s Hohokam Stadium to take in a<br />
baseball game. <strong>Mesa</strong> has been the proud<br />
Spring Training home of the Chicago<br />
Cubs since 1952!<br />
Be sure to include time to explore<br />
Main Street in Downtown <strong>Mesa</strong>, a<br />
popular destination for craft beverage<br />
enthusiasts. It’s a great stretch for the<br />
ultimate pub crawl. It’s also home to the<br />
largest arts center in the Southwest, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
Arts Center, where you’ll find world-class<br />
live performances and a contemporary arts<br />
museum. ASU @ <strong>Mesa</strong> City Center, home<br />
of the Sidney Poitier New American Film<br />
School and augmented reality programs,<br />
anchors the downtown innovation district,<br />
and the stunning new Plaza @ <strong>Mesa</strong> City<br />
Center is a great place to take a rest and<br />
enjoy the cityscape.<br />
I invite you to dive into <strong>Mesa</strong>’s great<br />
character and treasured stories and<br />
discover more about <strong>Mesa</strong> City Limitless ® .<br />
The Honorable John Giles<br />
Mayor, City of <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
MESA BY<br />
THE NUMBERS<br />
504,258<br />
Population (Census, 2020)<br />
37 TH LARGEST<br />
City in the U.S.<br />
300+<br />
Sunny Days per Year<br />
(on average)<br />
900+<br />
Restaurants<br />
3 RD LARGEST<br />
City in Arizona<br />
40+<br />
Golf Courses (200+<br />
in Greater Phoenix)<br />
202<br />
Parks<br />
8 MILES<br />
from Phoenix Sky Harbor<br />
Int’l Airport<br />
2<br />
Major Airports including<br />
Phoenix-<strong>Mesa</strong> Gateway Airport<br />
and Falcon Field<br />
5,301<br />
Hotel Rooms in <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
28 MILES<br />
of light rail access from <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
hotels and Downtown <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong> <strong>Visitors</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> | City Limitless® | 01