Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes is a premier, gated 55+ active adult community pairing two distinct country club lifestyles under a single, unified HOA. Spanning over 3,800 homes, this resort-style enclave offers homeowners and their guests an unmatched standard of living driven by robust amenities, vibrant social dining, and continuous entertainment.

Dual Country Club Experience
Enjoy access to two distinct clubhouses, two golf courses (an 18-hole championship course at Cottonwood and an 18-hole executive course at Palo Verde), state-of-the-art fitness centers, and multiple resort-style swimming pools and spas.

Active Recreation & Sports
Stay active with dedicated courts for pickleball, tennis, racquetball, and bocce, alongside miles of scenic walking trails and private lakes.

Dining & Social Hubs
Savor diverse culinary experiences without leaving the community, featuring a full-service restaurant, sports bar, grill, and dynamic social spaces designed for gathering.

Vibrant Lifestyle & Entertainment
Choose from dozens of chartered clubs, dynamic interest groups, performing arts events, and a full calendar of social activities curated for dynamic adult living.

Our History

For over 40 years, Cottonwood Palo Verde has been providing homeowners with activities like golf, pickleball, tennis, swimming, and fitness. Our two country clubs have a very active social calendar with live music, entertainment, and theater. In addition, a large variety of clubs and organizations provide hours of programming every month of the year.

CWPV History

We invite you to explore our website to discover our amenities and find out why Cottonwood Palo Verde was named one of the top retirement communities in the country.  Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes is an age 55 and older housing community in accordance with the Arizona and Federal Fair Housing Acts.