Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center (MARC)
MARANA, ARIZ. (July 18, 2025) – The Town of Marana has acquired a 3.11-acre vacant parcel at 13416 and 13420 N. Sandario Road for $1,000,000, purchasing the land from Marana Healthcare in an off-market transaction that closed on June 27. The strategically located site sits directly adjacent to the recently opened Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center (MARC) and is being held for future municipal investment and potential expansion.
Currently zoned A (Agricultural) under Marana’s Land Development Code, the property offers flexibility for future use but would require rezoning for any non-agricultural development. The parcel lies within Marana’s rapidly growing Northwest submarket, near Interstate 10 and Cortaro Farms Road, in a corridor earmarked for long-term civic and recreational growth.
The adjacent MARC, a 120,000-square-foot regional recreation facility, officially opened in May 2025 and includes indoor and outdoor amenities such as a lap pool, zero-depth-entry pool, splash pad, waterslides, fitness and weight rooms, a walking track, and multi-purpose community space. Funded in part by a dedicated half-cent sales tax, the MARC represents a $64 million investment in the health, wellness, and recreational needs of Marana residents.
While the Town reported it has no immediate development plans for the newly acquired parcel, officials cited its proximity to the MARC as a key reason for the purchase. Future uses under consideration may include overflow parking, support facilities, event space, or programmatic expansion areas to meet growing public demand.
No brokers were involved in the sale. The acquisition underscores Marana’s proactive land-use strategy to secure property near major public assets, ensuring flexibility in future civic development and reinforcing long-term community planning objectives.
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