Playa Del ReyE S T A T E S
Playa Del Rey Estates, Gilbert, Arizona — Superstition Mountains and an oval ski lake

Lake life.
Desert soul.

A private lake community in Gilbert, Arizona.
More ways to enjoy the place you call home.

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A DIFFERENT SIDE OF ARIZONA

A ski boat towing a rider across Playa Del Rey’s lake beside the palm-lined island
A rider carving a turn on a stand-up jet ski on the community lake
An Arizona sunset reflected on the lake with palms along the shoreline
PLAYA DEL REY ESTATES
GILBERT, ARIZONA

OUR COMMUNITY

A little out
of the ordinary.

Palm-lined shores.
Familiar faces.

Playa Del Rey Estates brings 127 homes together around a private ski lake in Gilbert. Life here moves easily from an afternoon on the water to an evening with neighbors.

There’s a story behind this lake

CLOSE TO WHAT MATTERS

Just outside
the gate.

Walk to McQueen Park and Playa del Rey Elementary. Downtown Gilbert is a short bike ride away.

Aerial view of Playa Del Rey’s lakes and homes beside the McQueen Park playing fields
PLAYA DEL REY & THE NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND IT
01 / STEPS AWAY

McQueen Park

The 41-acre park is just steps from the community gate.

  • Two playgrounds with inclusive play features
  • Basketball, tennis & sand volleyball courts
  • Baseball, softball & multi-use fields
  • A two-acre fishing lake
  • Ramadas with BBQ grills & multi-use trails
  • Activity center with an indoor gym, classes, game tables & toddler play area
Explore the park ↗
03 / A SHORT BIKE RIDE

Downtown Gilbert

Take the local canal and trail connections toward the Heritage District for restaurants, coffee, and a change of pace.

Western Canal & Powerline trails ↗

FROM ARIZONA SKI SPRINGS TO PLAYA DEL REY

The lake came first.

Before the homes, Arizona Ski Springs brought cable skiing and jet ski racing to this corner of Gilbert.

Black-and-white archival photo of Clay Bishop on a jet ski jumping beside the island at Arizona Ski Springs, with the cable park visible behind him
YAMAHA HOT WATER TOUR

Clay Bishop, Arizona Ski Springs.

A jump over the island, before the neighborhood.

PWI archives / Jeff Hain
January 1993 aerial of Arizona Ski Springs showing the ski lake, long island, park buildings, parking area, adjacent basin, and open land before the housing subdivision
JANUARY 21, 1993

The park before the homes.

The lake and island already defined this place.

Maricopa County Historical Aerial Photography ↗
June 1986 aerial showing cultivated fields at the future site of Arizona Ski Springs and Playa Del Rey Estates
JUNE 7, 1986

Before the lake.

Fields where Playa Del Rey stands today.

Maricopa County Historical Aerial Photography ↗
Dan Montoya riding a stand-up jet ski at Ski Springs, identified by the archive as circa 1990
CIRCA 1990

Stand-up jet ski days.

Dan Montoya on Victor Sheldon’s former 550 Pro Mod.

Meyer Racing archive ↗
APRIL 21, 1995

A neighborhood takes shape.

Playa Del Rey Estates’ original declaration was recorded.

MAKE THE MOST OF HOME

Get out.
Get together.

Spend the day on the water, cast a line, or enjoy an afternoon with neighbors.

A rider carving a turn on a stand-up jet ski on the private community lake

Out on the water

Waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, jet skiing, and hot dog tubing. This is lake life with a little more freedom.

Lake activities are subject to community rules.
Aerial view of Deco Lake running between waterfront homes and their backyards

Fishing on Deco Lake

Homeowners along Deco Lake can fish right from their own backyards.

Aerial view of the community mini golf course and landscaped gathering spaces

One more round

Mini golf, fountains, and shared green spaces for an easy afternoon with family and friends.

The community clubhouse beside the ski lake, with shared shoreline access for homeowners

Clubhouse & boat launch

A place to gather, plus a community launch ramp next to the clubhouse so homeowners off the lake can get out on the water.

FIND YOUR PLACE HERE

Make the next
chapter yours.

Explore homes for sale in Playa Del Rey Estates.

See homes on Zillow

Listings and availability are provided by the linked real estate website.

The palm-lined entrance to Playa Del Rey EstatesYOUR NEXT CHAPTER / PLAYA DEL REY

FOR HOMEOWNERS

Your community.
One easy connection.

Find community resources on Frontsteps. For help, contact Brandon Moore at Brown Community Management.

Open Frontsteps
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Community resources

Sign in to Playa Del Rey’s Frontsteps portal for community information, documents, and updates.

PLAYA DEL REY · FRONTSTEPS
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Payment information

Find Brown’s current assessment payment instructions.

BROWN COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
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Contact Brandon Moore

Your community manager at Brown.

EMAIL & PHONE

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLACE

A community
shaped by neighbors.

Board of directors

Our volunteer board serves the community, while Brown Community Management is the primary contact for questions and resident support.

Community and meeting information

Effective

Trevor Murray
President
Paul Pfauser
Vice President
Chuck Harper
Treasurer
Arthur Kirakosyan
Secretary

Community committees

Work committee

Community projects and shared spaces.

Social committee

Events and opportunities to bring neighbors together.

Interested in getting involved? Contact Brandon ↘

The clubhouse and gathering spaces seen from the lake, framed by tall palms

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Good days.
Great neighbors.

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

A question?
Start with Brown.

For HOA questions, resident support, and help with Frontsteps.

Brandon Moore

Senior Community Manager
Brown Community Management

Brandon.Moore@brownmanagement.com
Brown office
480.539.1396
Office email
info@brownmanagement.com

Office hours · Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm

Brown’s contact page ↗
ALREADY A HOMEOWNER?

Your community resources are on Frontsteps.

Open the homeowner portal ↗

Around the shoreline

Playa Del Rey Estates · Community footage