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Join us for Mesquite District Parkfest on Saturday, April 29
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I would like to invite you to the Mesquite District Parkfest event on Saturday,April 29th. ParkFest events are designed to connect the community by introducing neighbors and providing information about City services through free, entertaining, and informative activities such as movies in the park, live music, free food, and other family-friendly entertainment. Come and enjoy a Movie in the Park: Puss in Boots 2 – The Last Wish, Saturday, April 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Sunset Park, 29698 N Sunrise Point.
The Peoria Trails team has recently completed the expansion of both the Westwing Mountain and Calderwood Butte Preserve trail networks. The City is seeking community input on the names of these new trails, which can be found by scanning the QR code. Pick your favorite and look for the release of the new trail names May 1st.
Current Development Cases in the District
Citizen participation is an important component for successful planning and development of our community. For an interactive map to the current development cases in the City, visit the Planning Case Mapping Tool at www.peoriaaz.gov/business/maps. If you have any questions or would like additional information on a case, please do not hesitate to contact me at mesquite@peoriaaz.gov.
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Peoria’s Great Outdoors!
The outdoor weather is amazing this time of year. It is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. Peoria residents have access to more than 18 miles of multi-use trails for walking, jogging, hiking, cycling, and horseback riding along New River from Northern Avenue to Happy Valley Rd, and 5.7 miles along Skunk Creek from 83rd Ave to 51st Ave in Glendale.There are also 30.8 miles of mountain hiking trails in Peoria, as well as bike lanes, bike routes, and trailheads to explore. You can use Peoria’s trail map and difficulty rating scale to find the right trail for your skill and abilities.You can find the trail maps at www. peoriaaz.gov/trails
The Mesquite District has several popular trails located at Calderwood Butte, Sunrise Mountain, and WestWing Mountain and Paloma Regional Preserve. Many of these locations have several trails to choose from – so you can take a short or long hike.
