There are many reasons to call Marana home! Marana Schools have been awarded multiple Statewide “A+ School” recognitions, “National Blue Ribbon” awards and was home of the ‘Arizona Teacher of the Year’ in 2007. Major employers in the area include Marana Unified School District, Town of Marana, Army Reserve/National Guard, Comcast and Silverbell Mining. The Marana area has a variety of outdoor amenities including baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, 145 acres of parks, community swimming and 28 miles of trails. The Marana Parks and Recreation offers community events throughout the year including movies in the park, teen dances, races and the Marana Summer Concert Series. Visitors to the area enjoy the world class Ritz Carlton, home to the former PGA TOUR World Golf Championship Accenture Match Play Championship.