Ocotillo, Chandler.
162 acres of lakes
in south Chandler.
Ocotillo is a master-planned community in south Chandler built around 162 acres of interconnected lakes, filled with the City of Chandler's reclaimed wastewater, with more than 23 miles of shoreline. The Ocotillo Community Association governs every home, and the 27-hole Ocotillo Golf Club sits inside it.
Ocotillo on the map
Approximate outline drawn around the recorded subdivision plats named for Ocotillo on the Maricopa County Assessor map. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
A master-planned community built around lakes
Ocotillo is a master-planned community in Chandler. A master-planned community is a large area designed at one time, with its own streets, lakes, parks and shared rules for every home.
The Ocotillo Community Association governs the community. Its office is at 2577 W. Queen Creek Road, Suite 105, Chandler, AZ 85248, in the retail area the association calls downtown Ocotillo. The association is managed by CCMC, a community association management company.
The association lists the Ocotillo Golf Club, parks, walking paths and recreation areas inside the community, along with many man-made lakes.
Lakes filled with reclaimed water
The association lists 162 acres of interconnected lakes and water features. They are filled with reclaimed wastewater, called effluent, from the City of Chandler. Effluent is treated wastewater that is reused for irrigation and lakes instead of drinking water.
Pumps and mainlines move this water from the lakes to irrigate the golf course and the common areas. The association says this helps conserve Arizona's groundwater. It monitors more than 23 miles of shoreline, and a contractor, Aquatic Consulting, Inc., maintains the lake system.
The association lists tilapia, grass carp, smallmouth bass, catfish, bluegill and goldfish in the lakes, and coots, herons, ducks, geese, sandpipers and terns along the water.
Water source
Reclaimed wastewater from the City of Chandler, which also irrigates the golf course and common areas.
Boats and docks
The association keeps a watercraft registration form and boat dock plans in its posted documents.
Maintenance
Aquatic Consulting, Inc. maintains the lake system under contract with the association.
Golf, tennis and the water
The golf course is privately owned. The tennis courts belong to the association.
- Ocotillo Golf Club, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr.27 holes designed by Ted Robinson, played as three nine-hole courses named Oasis, Sky and Valley, per the club. The association notes the course is privately owned and maintained.
- Association tennis courts.Two courts in the center of the community, open year round to members of the Ocotillo Community Association, reserved online.
- Downtown Ocotillo, Queen Creek Road.The retail area that holds the association office at 2577 W. Queen Creek Road.
One master association, several sub-associations
Every home in Ocotillo is under the Ocotillo Community Association. Some neighborhoods inside it also have their own sub-association, a second HOA with its own rules and, in some cases, its own architectural board. The association's 2021 newsletter notes that sub-association rules, for example on street parking and design review, can be stricter than the master association's.
The association's governing documents are its CC&Rs with two amendments, its articles and its bylaws. CC&Rs are the covenants, conditions and restrictions recorded against each lot. Exterior changes go through the association's Design Standards and Community Rules, most recently dated July 28, 2026. These are posted on the association's documents page.
South Chandler, measured in straight lines
Distances below are straight lines from the association office at 2577 W. Queen Creek Road. Driving distances are longer.
- Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave.About 4 miles north and east, in downtown Chandler.
- Tempe City Hall, 31 E. Fifth St.About 12 miles north.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.About 14 miles northwest.
Ocotillo, answered
Where is Ocotillo in Chandler?
Ocotillo is in south Chandler. Its community association office is at 2577 W. Queen Creek Road, about 4 miles in a straight line from Chandler City Hall.
How big are the lakes in Ocotillo?
The association lists 162 acres of interconnected lakes and water features with more than 23 miles of shoreline.
Where does the lake water in Ocotillo come from?
The lakes use reclaimed wastewater from the City of Chandler. The same water is pumped to irrigate the golf course and common areas.
Is there a golf course in Ocotillo?
Yes. Ocotillo Golf Club, at 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive, has 27 holes designed by Ted Robinson in three nines named Oasis, Sky and Valley. It is privately owned.
Does Ocotillo have an HOA?
Yes. The Ocotillo Community Association governs the whole community, and some neighborhoods inside it also have a sub-association.
Can you keep a boat in Ocotillo?
The association keeps a watercraft registration form and boat dock plans among its documents. Check the current rules with the association before buying.
Who maintains the lakes in Ocotillo?
The association monitors the lakes and shoreline, and Aquatic Consulting, Inc. maintains the lake system under contract.
How far is Ocotillo from Sky Harbor Airport?
About 14 miles in a straight line from the association office.
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Sources: The Ocotillo Community Association home page, amenities page, documents page and 2021 newsletter; Ocotillo Golf Club course page; City of Chandler City Hall page; City of Tempe City Hall listing. Distances computed from U.S. Census Bureau geocoder coordinates, and airport coordinates from Wikipedia. All checked 28 October 2026.