Maricopa’s newest master-planned community is opening its amenity center this month with a public event featuring city leaders, model home tours and free food.

Forestar Group plans a grand opening celebration for the Moonlight community’s Twilight Park amenity center from 10 a.m. to noon April 16 at 46770 W. Eagles Landing Place. The event includes remarks from Mayor Nancy Smith, appearances by city council members, a DJ, tours of model homes and grab bags for the first 50 attendees.

The 460-acre development is being built out by D.R. Horton, Oakwood and Risewell, with homes currently selling from the low to mid $300,000s.

“Celestial-themed amenities” at the site include a branded community pool, pickleball courts, sand volleyball, a fire pit, ramada, walking trails and open flex fields designed for activities such as yoga or community events.

Forestar Phoenix Division President Roman Gorecki described the project as a “nature-inspired” community built around gathering spaces and shared experiences.

“The next generation of locals and newcomers can grow here,” he said.

Smith highlighted coordination between the developer and city departments.

“That level of collaboration helps ensure new communities are thoughtfully designed and contribute to the kind of place people want to live, work, play and stay in Maricopa for years to come,” she said.

Once complete, Moonlight is expected to include nearly 1,300 homes.

A ramada and outdoor gathering space at Twilight Park overlook walking paths and open desert landscape in Moonlight. [Forestar]

Moonlight’s entrance monument welcomes residents to the new master-planned community set against the Sierra Estrella foothills. [Forestar]

The Moonlight amenity center pool anchors the community’s recreation area with shaded seating and gathering spaces. [Forestar]

Aerial view of the Twilight Park amenity center shows the pool, playground and surrounding residential development. [Forestar]

The Moonlight amenity center glows at dusk as neighborhood lights come on across the growing community. [Forestar]