Awesome is a fresh start. An opportunity to renew ourselves. Our health. Our spirit. Or whatever is most important to you. Springtime: A road to renewal. March 20th marks the first day of spring. The air is sweet, the trees are budding, the wildflowers are blooming and the drizzle of rain is washing away the […]

You know you remember it. The joy that getting dirty brought you as a child. There were no cares or concerns about the consequences. Just innocent fun to splash and splatter, play and get dirty. Luckily for us adults, we can relive our childhood thrill of getting down and dirty at Tough Mudder. What exactly […]

On January 31, 2015, over 200 Eastmark Originals received custom Eastmark beach cruisers. These were specially designed by Jim Decker, a local bike enthusiast and owner of Soul Beach Cruisers. Jim is a big believer in the power of community and promoting healthy environments. The Eastmark Cruiser Culture movement is helping neighbors meet neighbors, children […]

Music, at its essence is what gives us memories. And the longer a song existed in our lives the more memories we have of it. -Stevie Wonder This morning, standing in line at the local coffee shop, I hear it. It’s one of my favorites. The instrumental intro followed by the opening lyrics: “They say […]

What could make for a more perfect start to the weekend than music, food, family, and friends? March 6 marks the return of the First Friday Concert Series at The Eastmark Great Park® pairing live music and flavorful local eats for an evening of free entertainment under the stars. All you have to do is […]

Welcome to the third in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life in the year to come. This month, Eastmark Marketing Director Garilyn Bourgeois taps into curiosity and creativity. “Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret […]

“Leadership is about vision. The ability to not just see a garden, but the ability to touch and taste the tomato.” This was part of the inspirational message that former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith delivered to the 24 members of Eastmark Leadership’s inaugural class on Feb. 19. In addition to vision, Mayor Smith shared other […]

Eastmark is awesome, and we celebrate it! Please join us for the first annual Eastmark AwesomeFest, a celebration of all things awesome. The festivities are taking place on Saturday, April 18 from 5 to 10 pm at The Eastmark Great Park®.

You know the moment. It’s one of the purest moments of joy in life. It’s that moment when you hear a child giggle so hard that nothing comes out. If you were the one that made that child laugh, it feels spectacular. Even better if you are laughing with them. It’s a moment that feels […]

What’s large and twisted and orange all over? Only the most awesomely fun play structure ever created: The Orange Monster. Not your typical play structure, The Orange Monster is approximately ¾ acres – almost as long as a football field – with yard-upon-yard of bright orange steel piping, covered with braided rope netting. As if […]