Ahwatukee is a fabulous community located on the southern side of the popular South Mountain. It has been said that the word "Ahwatukee" comes from the Crow words awe chuuke, which means "land on the other side of the hills" or "land in the next valley".
The Kyrene School District serves the students from grades K-8, while Tempe Union High School District serves the high school students. There are also several private and charter schools located in the area.
There are many recreational activities available to the residents of Ahwatukee, including, but not limited to, cycling, hiking, running, golf and various club sports.
There are several restaurants and shopping areas in or near Ahwatukee as well as resorts which offer resort dining, water activities, golf and tennis.
