Homes near the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt in Scottsdale

The 11-mile linear park and floodway that follows Indian Bend Wash from Shea Blvd in central Scottsdale south through McCormick Ranch, then roughly parallel to Hayden Rd past Indian School, Thomas and McDowell roads to McKellips Rd at the Tempe line.

Drawn along the road or wash itself.

In 1961 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a concrete channel about 140 feet wide and 25 feet deep through Scottsdale to control flash floods. Residents pushed instead for a multi-use greenbelt floodway, and construction began in the 1970s, accelerating after a major 1972 flood; the project was completed in 1984.

The lakes and ponds that store runoff date from the 1970s. In March 2020 the City Council approved a site plan to rebuild the southern two miles between McKellips and Thomas roads, including Vista del Camino and Eldorado parks.

No housing inside the park itself; it is lined by 1960s to 1980s neighborhoods, golf course frontage and townhome and condo communities that market greenbelt views.

When homes were built

Adjacent homes mostly 1960s to 1980s.

Home styles

Ranch and mid-century to the south; 1970s and 1980s master-planned product in McCormick Ranch to the north.

Lots

Varies by neighborhood.

Home types

Single-family, townhomes and condos alongside.

HOAs and gates

Varies.

School districts (county records)

Scottsdale Unified School District (100%)

Inside the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt: Paved shared-use path with more than 24 grade-separated crossings, lakes, ball fields, disc golf, Chaparral Park, Indian School Park, Eldorado Park, Vista del Camino Park, golf courses including Coronado Golf Course.

Nearby: McCormick Ranch to the north, Old Town to the west, SkySong and McDowell Rd to the south, Tempe Town Lake beyond the city line.