Yes.  The Villages has an elementary school, Butterfield Elementary. 

There are almost 2000 homes in The Villages at Rancho El Dorado. 

Yes.  There are two pools in The Villages.  One is a lap pool and the other is play pool.

Yes.  The Villages features basketball courts and tennis courts.  The courts are for the use and enjoyment of The Villages at Rancho El Dorado Homeowners only.  This area is alcohol, drug and a weapon free zone. 

• The courts hours are 5am to 10pm.
• Maintain play in your own court.
• Retrieve stray balls. 
• Keep courts clean and dry.
• Obey The Villages rules and regulations. 
• Shirts and appropriate tennis / footwear required at all times.
• Maximum play time = 90 minutes if people are waiting to play.
• Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision. 
• Only beverages in plastic containers with lids are permitted.
• No smoking, littering, food, gum, alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed on courts.
• No pets except assistance animals. 
• Fighting, arguing, profanity or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
• No bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates / blades, etc…inside the gates. 

Yes.  The Villages features basketball courts and tennis courts. Hacienda Homes, Rylan Homes, Engle, Brown Homes, Centex and Canterra. 

Here are the rules for the basketball courts at The Villages in Maricopa:

Shoes are required at all times. 

Maximum play time = 90 minutes if people are waiting to play.

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.

No hanging on rims.

Only beverages in plastic containers with lids are permitted. 

No smoking, littering, food, gum, alcoholic beverages or glass containers.

No pets except assistance animals.

Fighting, arguing, profanity or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

No bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates / blades. 

The basketball courts hours are from 5am to 10pm.  The tennis courts are available from 5am to 10pm as well.  

Parking is prohibited from 12am – 430am.  Vehicles are subject to towing at owner expense.  

Here is information regarding the Recreation Center at The Villages:

Hours are from 430am – 12am.

Gate access cards are required for entry.

Do not prop gates open.

The property is reserved for use by residents and their guests only.

Maximum number of guests per owner is 6 (except in meeting room). 

No smoking allowed in buildings or pool areas.

No pets except for assistance animals.

No alcoholic beverages & glass containers.

No ATV’s, quads or motorized vehicles allowed.

No littering.  Dispose of all personal trash and pet waste. 

No bicycles ridden beyond the gate.  Bike racks are provided for your use with your own lock. 

Yes.  The office hours are Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm.  Friday 9am-3pm.