Westbrook Village Golf Club (WBVGC) has had a story of community and support since its beginning in 1994. Both the courses were originally built by development company, Universal Development and Construction (UDC), with the Lakes course opening in 1983 and the Vistas in 1990. As the final homes were being built by UDC, they began to look for companies to purchase and operate the courses individually. In September of 1994, UDC had accepted an offer for purchase of the Lakes course, provided the homeowners did not purchase the course. This is when a group of astute members and homeowners stepped in and requested to have a presentation for purchase of both the Lakes and Vistas courses by the members of the club. At first, UDC was reluctant to the notion, but as the members and homeowners put forth their proposal and business plan. After review, an acquisition price and its guidelines were set on October 27th, 1994. The group of members now had the task of procuring a set membership fee from 1000 members by December 15th. In true Westbrook fashion the committee had the 1000th membership sold on November 18th, merely days after the goal was set! Final papers were signed on November 23rd and the Westbrook Village Golf Club began operation on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 1994.
Community and camaraderie are two things that stand out with Westbrook Village. Many of the original purchasing members are still members today, including Les Wilson, board president during the acquisition and WBVGC member #0001. In his own words, “When the pressures became greatest and volunteers were needed, literally 100 or more residents responded. Thousands of hours were given to make this effort a success. It would be improper to single out any individual as so many gave their time and efforts. The golf course purchase became a group and community effort.”
If you’ve been thinking about moving to an active-adult community in the Phoenix area, it’s definitely time to look at Westbrook Village. We are one of the most attractive and desirable age-restricted communities in the greater Phoenix area. Offering two Recreation Centers, Fine Arts & Learning Center, tennis & pickleball courts, two 18-hole golf courses complete with pro shops and two full service restaurants, a library and its own Sheriff's Posse. With over 70 charter clubs and numerous health and fitness programs there is something for everyone! We pride ourselves on our working relationship with the Westbrook Village Golf Club. WVA is the home of many talented residents that have transformed our ballrooms and entertained our residents.
Westbrook Village has just under 4,000 homes of all sizes and styles –from spacious single-family homes to condos and casitas designed with both winter visitor and full-time residents in mind. With over 40 individual neighborhoods offering numerous home styles from condominiums to large golf course properties, finding the right property at Westbrook Village is simple. Westbrook Village’s age restrictions are as low as “40-plus”, making it THE place to live for active adults who want a sense of community without isolating themselves from the rest of what the Valley has to offer.
Arrowhead Towne Center Mall and P83 Shopping Center are just a little over 2 miles away and has more than 159 stores and restaurants. Peoria’s Sports Complex (spring training home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners) with all your familiar restaurants next door is only slightly further away. Also within a short drive’s distance are two other spring training stadiums: Surprise Stadium (just 10 miles West) Spring home to the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers, and Camelback Ranch (15 miles South) with the L.A. Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox.
Further down Loop 101 is the Westgate City Center anchored by Gila River Arena, home of the Arizona Coyotes, and University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals and the Fiesta Bowl.
If you enjoy the Great Outdoors, Peoria’s Lake Pleasant Regional Park is short drive to the north, where boating and fishing in the Arizona sunshine await! If you’re into hiking and other desert activities, you’ll enjoy Maricopa County’s nearly 30,000 acre White Tank Regional Park just 40 minutes West of Westbrook Village.
The P83 Entertainment District is home to sports, theater, shopping and dining. Here, you can find a perfect destination for date night with Modern Round, a virtual shooting entertainment concept, and dozens of restaurants offering unique dining experiences. Have the kids in tow? P83 has a Harkin's Movie Theater and multiple kid-friendly restaurants like Red Robin, Chik-fil-A and yummy deep dish pizza at Giordano's.
Thanks to our mild winters with cool breezes and warm sunshine, spring training baseball attracts visitors from around the world. Peoria Sports Complex is the Cactus League spring training home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners where thousands of fans flock to the complex to enjoy America's favorite pastime. Here, you'll enjoy local flavors, craft beer and upscale patio seating. Younger fans can stay cool in Peoria Cove, the complex's shipwreck-themed playground and water play area
Gila River Arena, home of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility located at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue. The arena anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion development Westgate Entertainment District, the "crown jewel" of sports and entertainment complexes.
Home of the Arizona Cardinals, State Farm Stadium is recognized as one of the top multi-purpose sports & entertainment facilities in the country and a marvel of engineering, technology, and design. Guests are invited for a "behind the scenes" tour of the areas rarely seen by the public and some of the unique operational features of the only stadium in North America with a roll-out natural grass field and retractable roof.
One of the most scenic water recreation areas in the Valley of the Sun, Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a recreationist’s dream. This 23,362-acre park offers activities on both land and water! Lake Pleasant is open 365 days a year with more than 10 miles of pedestrian trails, shoreline access, boating ramps, two marinas, with rentals and restaurants. Some of the best fishing in the valley, stocked with 12 species of fish.
Arizona Broadway Theatre produces award-winning musical productions each year, encompassing a wide spectrum of Broadway favorites in an intimate dinner setting, making it a popular attraction. In fact, this theater is the only year-round dinner theater in Arizona!
Westbrook Village may be in the big city, but we still have our fair share of wildlife seeking the cool grass from the dry desert heat. You will become accustomed to our native coyote packs. As well as our many predator hawks and owls that prey on the many cottontail rabbits throughout the course. We have even been known from time to time to have a few visiting javelina and fox.
