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the west valley 2012 official visitors guide

Avondale Buckeye El Mirage Glendale Goodyear Litchfield Park Peoria Sun City Sun City West Surprise Tolleson Youngtown

Welcome

Arizona’s Avenues span a collection of signature communities • Avondale • Buckeye • El Mirage • G lendale • Goodyear • Litchfield Park • Peoria • Sun City • Sun City West • S urprise • Tolleson • Youngtown

Bicycling in Goodyear

Arizona Avenues 2012 Official Visitors Guide

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ABOVE: Glendale Glitters, Spring Training Surprise Stadium

Welcome to Arizona Avenues Greater Phoenix’s western communities. concerts, ice skating shows and the of the Grand Canyon State to realize that NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, call the West Valley is one of the this building home. Eight – fastest growing areas in the yes, count them – major league U.S. West Valley cities added Arizona baseball teams call the West 300,000 residents, a 69 Valley their Spring Training percent increase since 2000.

Avenues home.

Peoria, Surprise, The West Valley is home boast 325 Glendale and Goodyear all have to major league sports state-of-the-art Cactus League teams. Glendale lays claim days of Spring Training ballparks. to University of Phoenix And Avondale has Phoenix Stadium, home to the NFL’s sunshine International Raceway, a world2009 NFC Champions each year class professional raceway Arizona Cardinals.

A and home to a multitude of smaller, though no less NASCAR racing events. impressive venue, sits next Four regional parks offer plenty of door, the Jobing.com Arena. Major outdoor activities. The Estrella Mountains line the horizons of Goodyear, Tolleson and Avondale, while the White Tank Mountains are virtually surrounded by Buckeye, Surprise and Litchfield Park.

Thunderbird Mountain Park is part of Glendale, and in Peoria, the 10,000-acre

4 Northwest Valley Lake Pleasant is Arizona’s second-largest (El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Youngtown) and appropriately named. Two marinas

offer a full selection of fishing boats, 5 Peoria speedboats and Jet skis.

6 Glendale Spend a day, a weekend or a week

8 Surprise exploring the West Valley – home to

10 Goodyear activities and attractions to suit every

vacationer’s style and budget.

12 Southwest Valley (Avondale, Litchfield Park, Tolleson)

Located west of Central Avenue in Phoenix, each of the communities that make up Arizona’s “Avenues” is unique, but each shares an “Avenues” address and attitude. Signature streets lined with boutique shops, remarkable restaurants and quaint homes, Arizona’s Avenues are charming, noteworthy and even extraordinary.

It’s hard to imagine that only 30 years ago, the towns west of Phoenix were comprised of cotton fields, citrus groves, cattle ranches and an Air Force base.

Today, big-city attractions dominate as the entire area has exploded with growth in recent years. It astounds even natives

Table Of Contents Welcome

1 Welcome to the Arizona Avenues 2 Arizona Avenues Map

16 Calendar of Events

19 Arts Events

20 Resources &

Essential Information

West Valley Communities

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Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, 85338 623.932.3811 maricopa.gov/parks/estrella/ Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road Peoria, 85342 928.501.1710 maricopa.gov/parks/lake_ pleasant Thunderbird Mountain Park 59th Ave. just south of Pinnacle Peak Road Glendale, 85308 623.930.2820, glendaleaz.com White Tank Mountain Regional Park 13025 N. White Tank Mountain Road (Olive Ave. becomes White Tank Mountain Road) Waddell, 85355 623.935.2505 maricopa.gov/parks/white_tank

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Pleasures of the Northwest Valley • Hike, bike, or camp at the White Tank Mountains • With several courses to choose from enjoy a leisurely round of golf • Curl up and read a great book at one of the libraries • Look, don’t touch, the impressive display of cacti at the Caliche Cactus Garden • Come see what driving a golf cart is all about

Northwest Valley Within the Northwest Valley communities, visitors will discover diverse cultures, safe environments, familyoriented living and retirement living.

El Mirage

El Mirage is the gateway to the Northwest Valley. Located in the heart of the rapidly growing West Valley, the community has grown from a small town dependent on agriculture to a diverse urban economy. El Mirage is just minutes away from several professional sports venues, some of the best golf courses in the Valley and high-end retail outlets.

El Mirage boasts two community parks. The new 13-acre Gateway Park offers ramadas, a shaded playground and tot lot, a skate plaza (the first in Arizona), two baseball/softball fields with lights, three multi-purpose fields, two lighted basketball courts, a splash park, an amphitheater, a 1/2-mile walk/jog path, a dog park, drinking fountains, concession/retail store, and family restrooms.

Bill Gentry Park offers a youth ball field, basketball court, playground and workout stations.

More than 40,000 people call El Mirage home, a testament to their belief in the community and an increase of nearly 400 percent from five years ago. And the city is home to a nationally recognized retirement community, the Pueblo El Mirage Golf Resort.

Sun City

Founded in 1960, Sun City is a master-planned retirement community built by the Del Webb Corporation. It’s the largest retirement community in the nation and is worldfamous for its active, resort retirement lifestyle and has set the standard for other retirement communities to follow. Sun City is self-contained with

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many retail centers and restaurants offering a variety of shopping, dining and services. Sun City boasts the largest concentration of year round recreational facilities in the United States. Eleven golf courses and seven recreation centers provide swimming, tennis, bowling and a myriad of other activities. The Lakeview Recreation Center even has View Point Lake for fishing.

Sun City West

After its success with Sun City, Del Webb moved four miles down the road and launched Sun City West, a second community mirroring the lifestyle enjoyed by those in Sun City.

Like Sun City, the community is unincorporated and is age restricted.

Just 14 miles northwest of Phoenix, Sun City West hosts four recreation centers, nine golf courses, a public and a private country club. Residents enjoy fitness, sports and over 106 charter and civic clubs. Residents continue to play baseball, participate in the Variety Show, choral groups and volunteer activities. Amenities are just minutes away which include shopping centers, a library, the Del E. Webb Hospital and Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s Health, several healthcare providers, grocery stores, drug stores and spas. Drive your golf cart or bike to visit friends and run errands. A lifestyle you need to see to believe.

Youngtown

Youngtown was the first fullfledged retirement community in the country and the first to restrict residency to those 59 and older, but in 1998 was opened to residents of all ages. Situated on the opposite bank of the Agua Fria River from El Mirage, Youngtown boasts its own Historical Society and the Caliche Cactus Garden, a collection of native cacti. While continuously growing, Youngtown offers a lake, numerous parks, a library, and a clubhouse. Come enjoy this smalltown friendly feel.

Pe oria

Still a visionary community, the City of Peoria was established in the 1880s after a settler’s vision.

Even with a setting as beautiful as the Sonoran Desert, Peoria’s attractions are definite standouts – from the second-largest lake in Arizona to nationally-recognized sporting events, and from arts and entertainment opportunities to new independent restaurants and shopping – Peoria has it all.

Peoria is a flourishing city that is swiftly growing to one of the largest in the Valley thanks to its accessibility via the Loop 101 and soon, the completion of Loop 303 will not only allow access through the city, but also add exciting new amenities.

Peoria Peoria Sports Complex is the Spring Training home for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. The 11,000-seat Complex, with 12 prides itself practice fields and team clubhouses, is used year-round for special events such as concerts, festivals, art shows, youth and adult national on having and local baseball tournaments.

Surrounding Peoria Sports Complex is the city’s Entertainment a wealth of District featuring a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities including live performances at several unique venues. recreational Arizona Broadway Theatre produces six to eight major musical theater productions each year, encompassing a wide spectrum of Broadway opportunities favorites in an elegant dinner setting. Anchoring the Old Town revitalization project is the $13 million, 20,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art Performing Arts Center. Home to Theater Works, Arizona’s largest community-based theater group, the center offers performances throughout the year as well as workshops and classes for all ages and performers.

Nearby, the Challenger Space Center of Arizona allows groups of visitors to simulate a two-and-one-half-hour space mission, varying from a trip to the moon to a visit to a comet. The center also offers educational programs for individuals, families and schools as well as camps, stargazing, and corporate programs and rentals. With its unique affiliation to the Smithsonian Institute, access to national quality museum exhibits is the bonus.

For anyone seeking activities, the 50-acre Rio Vista Park and Recreation Center includes: a skate park, sporting fields, a rockclimbing wall, indoor courts, a public gymnasium, picnic areas, sand volleyball and an urban lake which offers fishing. Peoria’s second community park, scheduled to open during the summer of 2012, will feature six lighted sports fields for baseball and softball, and four lighted regulation sized soccer fields. Shaded playgrounds for all ages of children, water splash and play areas for youth, and picnicking areas will make your visit to Peoria’s second community park memorable. You can even bring your canine pets to the offleash dog park to run, swim, and socialize with their peers.

On the northern end of the city, nature enthusiasts enjoy the luminous waters of the 10,000-acre Lake Pleasant, a paradise for waterskiers, jet-skiers, scuba divers, sailors and anglers. Lake Pleasant Regional Park, thought of by many as the “Jewel in the Desert” blends unrivaled beauty with unlimited outdoor recreation.

The bass fishing is excellent, and two marinas offer a full selection of fishing boats, speedboats and Jet skis. And, visit the Desert Outdoor Learning Center, which offers excellent learning opportunities about not only the lake, but also the surrounding desert area. The 26,000-square-foot facility provides 30 different programs ranging from dinosaur history and stargazing, to life in the desert complete with guided hikes.

Anchoring the south end of Peoria, complete with canopied walkways, Park West is Peoria’s premiere open-air shopping destination. This pedestrian-friendly center allows shoppers to enjoy a destination complete with upscale shopping, dining and entertainment. Find out more about Peoria at visitpeoriaaz.com.

Play in Peoria • Get wet at Lake Pleasant Regional Park • Soak up the sun with Spring Training at Peoria Sports Complex • Fly a space mission at the Challenger Space Center • Celebrate the performing arts at Theater Works or the Arizona Broadway Theatre • Enjoy open-air shopping, dining and entertainment at Park West • Hike on one of our 35 miles of trails

Challenger Space Center of Arizona

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Glendale As the Avenues’ largest city, Glendale is a perfect place to begin your journey.

Glendale Glitters

Boasting one of the nation’s top shopping and dining districts – it is also the same city that’s well-known for the largest sporting events and the • Go shopping, dining coolest attractions. and exploring in any visitors know Historic Downtown Glendale for football • Shop Cabela’s – the and hockey, but with Historic world’s foremost the words “play ball” outfitter Downtown announced by Dodger great Vin Scully, • Flirt with roaming Glendale is Glendale is also the peacocks at Historic Spring Training home to Sahuaro Ranch also famous the Los Angeles Dodgers • Watch your tyke take and the Chicago White for its to the playland at Sox, two of the highestArrowhead Towne Center drawing, most popular signature • Catch a Coyotes hockey teams in Major League game in the Jobing.com festivals.

Baseball. The state-ofArena the-art training facility is located just across Loop • Satisfy your sweet 101 from Glendale’s vtooth at Cerreta Sports and Entertainment District.

Candy Company Visitors to the District can take a • Take a carriage ride tour of Glendale’s Peter Eisenmanbeneath the twinkling designed University of Phoenix lights of Glendale Glitters Stadium, home to the NFL’s 2009 • Watch the waters dance at NFC Champions Arizona Cardinals, Westgate City Center. the NCAA’s Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and special events, such as the 2008 Super • Start your Glendale journey Bowl, the BCS National Championship at the Glendale Visitor Game and WrestleMania XXVI. You Center. We look forward to won’t see a halftime show during meeting you! the tour, but you’ll learn how the retractable roof and field work. A smaller, though no less impressive Xeriscape Demonstration venue, sits next door, the Jobing.com Garden/Glendale Main Library Arena. The NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes Award-winning garden contains over and nationally touring concerts call 1,000 low-water-use plants excellent for this building home.

Arizona gardens. Listening wands can Next door, the Westgate City be checked out inside the library for a Center sports and retail complex self-guided garden tour. Free landscaping (often labeled “The Times Square brochures are also available inside the of the desert”), hosts a multitude of library. Be sure to visit the south area with events, including pre- and post-game displays of mosaic and tile artwork created activities for Cardinals home games, by children. Open dawn to dusk at 5959 concerts for New Year’s Eve, Fiesta W. Brown St., Glendale, 623.930.3596, and BCS Bowl games. Westgate’s glendaleaz.com/waterconservation WaterDance Plaza can accommodate thousands in a unique environment that includes high-style media boards 6 • arizona avenues

and “WaterDance,” a spectacular Bellagio-inspired water feature.

At the Zanjero District, just north of the Westgate City Center, is Cabela’s – the world’s foremost outfitter. In addition to quality outdoor merchandise, the 160,000-squarefoot showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums featuring native fish and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.

A few miles east of Glendale’s Sports and Entertainment District is Historic Downtown. Historic Downtown Glendale is actually two neighborhoods: Historic Catlin Court with its white picket fences and mature shade trees welcoming visitors to the bungalows-turned-specialty shops, and Old Towne boasting brick sidewalks and gaslights leading the way to the city’s famous antique stores. The neighborhoods span 10 square blocks which can easily be strolled in an afternoon.

Start your adventure at the Glendale Visitor Center and pick up a handy walking map. For a sugar rush, head down the street to Cerreta Candy Company. The family-owned business

Arrowhead Towne Center

Great Glendale Escapes

ABOVE: Historic Downtown Glendale, Cabela’s, Arizona Cardinals

delights in giving tours during which visitors receive samples of silky chocolate.

But, if you need real sustenance, the Downtown Dining District offers German, Austrian, Italian, Asian, Polish, Southern and Mexican cuisine.

Glendale is home to one-of-a-kind cultural attractions. Glendale hasn’t forgotten its history and heritage where cowboys, farmers and ranchers shaped the community. Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic area is one of the Valley’s oldest and most magnificent homesteads. It teaches visitors about the city’s agrarian past at the preserved 19th-century farm.

Walk through citrus orchards and a breathtaking rose garden, and then

tour the main house. Tours are also available of Manistee Ranch, a Glendale Historical Society crown jewel. Don’t miss the Glendale Police Museum, which chronicles the 100-year old history of the Glendale Police Department. Historic Downtown Glendale is also famous for its signature festivals, including the Glendale Chocolate Affaire, Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival and Glendale Glitters. The Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights Spectacular begins the day after Thanksgiving and lasts through midJanuary with more than a million multicolored lights creating a sparkling canopy over 10 square blocks.

In addition to Historic Downtown,

visitors will enjoy shopping at one of the largest malls in the region – the beautifully designed Arrowhead Towne Center. Conveniently located just off the Loop 101 freeway, the mall features more than 170 shops and restaurants, a movie theater and water fountains. This mall has spurred the successful development of the Bell Road Corridor, which now is the home to more than 100 restaurants.

Glendale’s Northern Shopping Corridor features boutique clothing shops, live entertainment, sports bars, restaurants and wine shops.

Glendale is a visitor’s treasure chest filled with fabulous options. We welcome you to discover our beautiful city.

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Surprise

Why is Surprise drawing thousands of new people from all over the United States? Is it our great recreation opportunities? Our friendly vibe? Maybe it’s the crackling energy that creative, dynamic people bring to a new, exciting city that still celebrates its small town roots.

Surprise Tennis & Raquet Complex

Surprise’s Secrets Revealed • Catch a game at award-winning Surprise Stadium, Spring Training home to the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. You’ll love the great sightlines, food court, warm sun and friendly atmosphere.

• Do the tennis thing at the 25-court Tennis and Racquet Center, which features 17 lighted courts open to everyone.

Catch the pros during great tournaments like the CTCA Outback Classic in the 2,500-seat center court.

• Enjoy an adventurous hike in the pristine desert of the White Tank Mountains, where you can puzzle over ancient petroglyphs and visit a seasonal waterfall at trail’s end.

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Parade, 4th of July fireworks and the Seek your own answer and connect December Surprise Party at 8-Acre Park. with Surprise! Live the Surprise family Connect with adventure and mystery lifestyle surrounded by warmth, activity, in the pristine desert of the White friends and creativity.

Tank Mountains, where you can get Do the tennis thing at our 25-court into our mountain biking trails, ancient Tennis and Racquet Center, which petroglyphs and year-round camping. features 17 lighted courts open to You and the relatives can enjoy warm everyone. Catch legends such as Andre sun and the friendly atmosphere of Agassi and John McEnroe at great Spring Training in Surprise at awardtournaments like the CTCA Outback winning Surprise Stadium, home to the Classic in our 2,500-seat center court.

Kansas City Royals and When you arrive, talk to all the Texas Rangers. Everyone people taking up tennis for the talks about the great first time because of this USTA A new sightlines and extensive Public Facility of the Year and food court. our friendly instructors. Then city where As befits a new city get out there! of creative, dynamic Get the kids involved in community, people, Surprise is the dozens of high quality improving all the time. recreation programs that have family and We are staying sensitive made Surprise a statewide traditions to our spectacular desert leader in community recreation. environment while Join your friends in innovative are built integrating sustainable and fulfilling activities with transportation, jobs, unique Surprise connections. creativity, compassion The Communiversity is located and educational excellence. on the new city hall campus and offers Our hallmarks include a commitment certificates, two-and four-year degree to building sustainable industries that programs, and post graduate degrees bring good jobs to Surprise, such as for all ages. our recent advances in attracting solar Your giving, volunteer nature will find manufacturing. We also value higher satisfaction at our nationally recognized education, with a vision of attracting a multigenerational facility and lifelong full four-year college to our community. learning center, complete with a Your thoughts and ideas are always walkable city park and a breezy bistro welcome! As a resident of Surprise, you for lunch and tea. will find opportunities to have your say You feel the friendly spirit of Surprise sprouting up everywhere, from the many all over, from our distinctive new volunteer boards and commissions that neighborhoods, clean, safe streets, advise city leaders, to internet opinion and excelling schools to our great polls, to bi-weekly opportunities to restaurants. Greet neighbors who strike address the City Council. up conversations just about anywhere, Check out Surprise! Cruise and who have come from all over the surpriseaz.gov for more information, U.S. to the great southwestern lifestyle and get connected.

Surprise offers to all. We still savor our small town feel at our Memorial Day

Go odyear

This young “go-getter” city celebrates the pastimes of baseball and golf in a community of unsurpassed quality.

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Goodyear’s Best Bets • Catch a game and foul ball at the new Goodyear Ballpark, Spring Training home of the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds • Taste some of the hottest AssKickin’ sauce this side of the Mississippi at Southwest Specialty’s Gift Shop • Study words that were printed more than 500 years ago at the Bible Museum • Gaze at breathtaking desert views and watch native wildlife while walking along the banks of the same rivers that once led gold rushers to their California fortunes • Tackle some of the Valley’s toughest fairways at Goodyear’s spectacular golf courses • Get your heart pumping while hiking the incredibly beautiful Sierra Estrella Mountains • Satisfy your shopping fix at one of the city’s dozens of shopping locations

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Goodyear plays host to some of the Goodyear, Arizona, recipient of state’s most challenging and dramatic both the prestigious All-America City golf courses. The Golf Club at Estrella designation and the esteemed Most provides breathtaking views on this Livable City Award, constantly strives rolling desert course with multiple to distinguish itself. As the fourth fastest elevation changes. In sharp contrast growing suburban city in the country are the green gently rolling fairways of between 2000 and 2006, Goodyear’s Estrella Mountain Park, Palm Valley, desert vistas, majestic mountains, and PebbleCreek’s Tuscany Falls and master planned communities with Eagle’s Nest courses. To top off the golf lakes, country clubs, golf courses, and experience, the lush, mature greenery active outdoor lifestyle have already of the three championship courses at attracted almost 70,000 people from the nearby Wigwam Resort beckon all over the country. Planned from the any golfer looking for a challenge. beginning with “unsurpassed quality” Already known as the “Retail in mind, this dynamic and progressive Center of the Southwest Valley,” city is definitely generating a “buzz” Goodyear will add over a million in the hospitality, housing and retail square feet to the five million that industries. Plus, in the past few years, already exist when the planned this “go-getter” city has attracted Estrella Falls super regional mall major companies like Amazon.com, debuts In 2014. When the mall opens, Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s Fullfilment it will provide a hub of energetic Center, Sub-Zero, Tower Solar, shopping and dining activity for area Suntech Solar Power from China, visitors and residents.

Schoellar Arca Systems Design is completed from the Netherlands and for Phase I of a livable, St. Gobain Solar from 39 miles walkable downtown France. These notable destined to become companies have brought of hiking, another bustling retail more than 1,800 jobs to area in addition to office, this city of opportunity. mountain university and residential Make your reservations uses. This future “heart for Goodyear’s 2012 Spring biking and and soul” of Goodyear Training season when both will also be home to major league teams from horseback civic buildings including the Buckeye state – the riding a new City Hall and Cleveland Indians and the library. Everyone is Cincinnati Reds – play at trails can eagerly waiting for the the new state-of-the-art economy to pick up so Goodyear Ballpark. be found construction can begin Thanks to its location on on this new City Center. the coast-to-coast Interstate The annual Spring 10, just 17 miles west of Training experience, great golf, downtown Phoenix, Goodyear is numerous hotels, scenic mountains, already home to nine national chain a thriving retail market, fabulous hotels with plans for several more. housing developments, and great Nestled in the shadow of the majestic outdoor amenities – it’s all here!

Sierra Estrella Mountains, 39 miles Check out the Visitors Section of of hiking, mountain biking and Goodyear’s website – goodyearaz.gov horseback riding trails in the 20,000– for all there is to see and do in the acre Estrella Mountain Regional Park area and to view interactive maps of make Goodyear a mecca for both up-to-date Goodyear retail, dining leisurely and stimulating activities. and hotel guides. But don’t stop there With such spectacular mountain – come see for yourself! surroundings, it’s not surprising that

Southwest Valley

Spread out at the foot of the towering Estrella Mountains, the Southwest Valley is no longer a “best kept secret”. It is blossoming with new residential, retail, light industry, places to stay and places to play.

The Southwest Valley abounds with recreational opportunities ranging from family fun at the park to a day on the golf course. Enjoy the largest collection of exotic animals in the state at Wildlife Zoo and Aquarium, cheer on your favorite NASCAR driver at PIR or watch a Spring Training baseball game at the new Goodyear Sports and Recreational Complex.

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Phoenix International Raceway

Splendid options in the Southwest Valley • Lounge poolside at the historic and famed Wigwam Resort • Enjoy a wine tasting in the Historic Main Street of Litchfield Park • Feed a giraffe by hand at the Wildlife World Zoo • Tap your foot to the drumbeat at the West Valley Art Council’s Native American Arts Festival • Summit the Estrella Mountains and revel in the views of Greater Phoenix • Rejoice in the roar of the engines at Phoenix International Raceway

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Towering palm trees intermingle with ornamental orange trees to make residents and visitors alike feel a sense of welcome. Founded in 1917 and incorporated in August of 1987, this lovely community features a quaint downtown business district and the beautiful and historic; newly renovated Wigwam resort. This “oasis in the desert” is a favorite destination for many in the Valley.

The town center boasts a locally owned and operated collection of shops and restaurants. Visitors and residents enjoy indoor or outdoor patio dining from a menu of American, Italian, Mexican, or Japanese foods served with a variety of specialty wines and other spirits as well as traditional non adult beverages.

Litchfield Park is quickly becoming known for its celebration of the arts.

Award-winning festivals such as Christmas in the Park, the Fine Art and Culinary Festival, the Native American Arts Festival, the annual Library Festival of the Arts and six awardwinning Arts in the Park outdoor concerts, truly makes Litchfield Park a destination for all art and music lovers. A stroll around the City’s fiveacre lake and the landscaped open spaces makes your trip to historic Litchfield Park a visit you will remember and a place you will want to visit time see and time again.

Avondale is a vibrant city, and premier destination for NASCAR racing, education, arts, wildlife watching, festivals, shopping, dining, recreation and family living.

Nestled at the base of the scenic Sierra Estrella Mountains where the Agua Fria and Gila Rivers meet, Avondale is just 15 minutes from metro Phoenix. An array of shopping, restaurants, fine hotels and other commercial ventures have developed in the last few years. Home to Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) and host to two NASCAR races annually, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Avondale every year to experience these national sporting events. The brand new Randall McDaniel Sports Complex is a uniquely designed indoor sports facility offering six volleyball courts, four basketball courts, two indoor soccer fields, and a 4,000-squarefoot multi-purpose room.

Come For nature lovers, what the Avondale offers wildlife Tolleson viewing, hiking, biking and Founded by W.G. southwest trail running opportunities Tolleson of South Carolina on the developing Tres Rios in 1912 and incorporated valley has Recreation Corridor and in 1929, Tolleson boasts Maricopa County’s Estrella three city parks, five to offer Mountain Regional Park, lighted basketball courts, which is located at the tennis and racquet ball base of the Sierra Estrella courts. Through the years Mountains. the city has retained its foundation as a family-oriented, friendly small town Litchfield Park while creating a regional employment A beautiful city of approximately base and an important distribution 5,000 residents, Litchfield Park is hub for companies wishing to deliver located 15 miles west of Phoenix. products to Southwestern markets.

Buckeye

An amazing place to live, work, play and learn!

Buckeye sits on the western edge of the Southwest Valley, nestled between the White Tank Mountains and the confluence of the Gila and Hassayampa rivers. Named the second fastest growing town in the nation in 2007, Buckeye is still holding its own at number nine!

With a current population of 52,000, projected to rise to over 200,000 by the year 2020, Buckeye is one of the largest “small towns” in Arizona. Nature abounds in Buckeye interspersed with very livable master planned communities, smaller housing developments and family farms. Farming is still a big part of Buckeye, as the crops yield cotton, soy beans, alfalfa and grain. Buckeye Hills is home to Robbins Butte, the destination for “watchable wildlife” and the Joe Foss Shooting Range.

A recent agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will Buckeye provide access into the White Tank Mountains Regional Park directly from Buckeye, and guarantee future generations will enjoy this pristine is one of wilderness by protecting it from development. The perfect backdrop for hiking, mountain biking and trail rides, this new access area will feature the largest parking, camping and covered ramadas. If you’re here in the early spring, “small you may even get to see the famous and elusive waterfall!

Icons of the early town remain in the downtown area. Remnants of towns” Historic Route 80, the southern sister of the famed Route 66, and once the only all-weather, all-year route to California, remain intact. Exterior renovations to the Ware Building are complete, restoring a lovely piece of 1910 to downtown. Named Sidney when the first town site plat was filed in 1888, the area of the original settlement remains near Centre and 6th Streets. Kell Store, c.1898, was the first “store” in the township and is today a private residence, bearing no resemblance to the original building. St. Henry’s Mission Church was established in 1906.

Buckeye Town Park is home to the Buckeye Historical and Archeological Museum, a replica of the Kell Store, with an impressive collection of artifacts of the Hohokam and Anasazi tribes, early inhabitants of the Valley. Town Park is also home to the Buckeye Aquatic Center, volleyball pits, ball fields, picnic tables and Skate Park.

Visitors will enjoy the many local events taking place throughout the year, including Pioneer Days in March, featuring the Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo, and Country Fest in November, with the Home Town Holiday Boutique, Car Show and Fall Demolition Derby in November.

Buckeye’s proximity to Phoenix allows access to art and culture, sporting events, nightlife, major transportation and upscale shopping, while allowing residents a little place of peace in the country.

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Best of Buckeye • Visit the Buckeye Historical and Archeological Museum to see artifacts of the Hohokam and Anasazi.

• Get active at Town Park, home to the Buckeye Aquatic Center, volleyball pits, ball fields, picnic tables and Skate Park.

• Enjoy events like Pioneer Days in March, featuring the Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo.

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Arizona Scenic Tours

Custom Tours and Personalized Day Trips throughout Arizona. Phoenix City Tours, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Apache Trail, Tombstone, wineries and much more! Residential and hotel pickup from all Valley locations. Please call 480.459.7144 or 800.724.1251 or e-mail info@arizonascenictours.com for details. Visit our website for more info at ArizonaScenicTours.com

Embassy Suites North

Centrally located in the Valley of the Sun on 17 lush acres and within minutes of the University of Phoenix Stadium, Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, Westgate, Peoria and Sky Harbor Int’l Airport.

Featuring 314 two-room suites, Complimentary Cooked to Order Breakfast and Managers Reception Daily. Enjoy the pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, Cabaña bar, fitness center, tennis and more! Dine in Lafitte’s Restaurant and relax in the Lobby Lounge. Starbucks coffee is available in our Café. 2577 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix, 602.375.1777, phoenixnorth.embassysuites.com, phxno_ds@hilton.com

Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Avondale

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium

The Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Avondale hotel is located in the progressive West corridor of Phoenix, conveniently located off I-10 and Avondale Boulevard. We are very close to restaurants, golf, shopping, movie theaters and other attractions such as the Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix International Raceway and the University of Phoenix Stadium! Contact the sales department. 11460 W. Hilton Way, Avondale, 623.882.3351, phxavondale.hgi.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton® Phoenix-Avondale

The Homewood Suites by Hilton® PhoenixAvondale hotel is an upscale all-suite hotel located in progressive West Phoenix. Conveniently located off I-10 and Avondale Boulevard, we are very close to restaurants, golf, shopping, and movie theaters. Other nearby attractions includes the Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix International Raceway and the University of Phoenix Stadium! Contact our sales department.

11450 W. Hilton Way, Avondale, 623.882.3315, phoenixavondale.homewoodsuites.com

Raven Golf Club at Verrado

Crafted by John Fought and 2006 Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman, the Raven Golf Club at Verrado is a must-play for those seeking the very best golf the Sonoran Desert has to offer. From jaw dropping views and rugged natural beauty, to exceptional conditioning and the finest guest service in the business, the Raven Golf Club at Verrado has it all. 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, 623.388.3000, ravenatverrado.com

White Tanks Riding Stables

At White Tanks Riding Stables, you can take advantage of the glorious mild winter in the Sonoran desert. A one-hour, two-hour, or half-day guided trail ride is a joy for novice or seasoned riders. Led rides are offered for those riders under 8 years old. November-April, Managers: Jennifer Zickefoose and Will Lehn 20300 W. Olive Ave. (White Tank Park entrance), Waddell, 623.935.7455, whitetanksriding.com

Wildlife World Zoo

Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals, giraffes, camels, zebras, white tigers, jaguars, leopards, 5 rides, and over 75 new exhibits in Arizona’s first Aquarium, sharks, sting rays, penguins, flamingos and new Flume Ride. Open daily, 9am-5pm. 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, 623.935.WILD, wildlifeworld.com arizona avenues

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Peoria Spring Training

MARCH Cactus League Spring Training • Chicago White Sox 623.877.8585, glendalesgotgame.com • Cincinnati Reds 623.882.3120, goodyearaz.gov/ballpark • Cleveland Indians 623.882.3120, goodyearaz.gov/ballpark • Kansas City Royals 623.222.2222, surprisespringtraining.com • Los Angeles Dodgers 866.DODGERS, glendalesgotgame.com • San Diego Padres 623.773.8720, peoriaaz.gov/springtraining

• Texas Rangers 623.222.2222, surpriseaz.com

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• Seattle Mariners 623.773.8720, peoriaaz.gov/springtraining

ABOVE: Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, Avondale Spanish Dancer

Upcoming West Valley events to plan your next outing including sports, live music, dining, nightlife and much more.

JANUARY 2012 Jan. - May, Arts in the Park Live Series, 3-5pm, Free, Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park 623.935.9040, litchfield-park.org Jan. - May, Goodyear City Market, First Sat. of Every Month, Goodyear Ballpark, 623.882.3120 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, $, University of Phoenix Stadium, glendalesgotgame.com Spring Training Box Office Opening, 9am-5pm, Peoria Sports Complex, 623.773.8720, peoriaspringtraining.com Glendale’s Glitter and Glow Block Party, 4-10pm, Free, Downtown Glendale 623.930.2299, visitglendale.com Litchfield Park Native American Art Festival – “The Gathering”, 10am-5pm, $, Scout Park Litchfield Park, 623.935.9040, litchfield-park.org Litchfield Park Winter Trout Fishing Derby, 7am-3pm, $, Tierra Verde Lake Park 623.935.9040, litchfield-park.org

FEBRUARY 2012 Glendale Chocolate Affaire, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.930.2299, visitglendale.com

Centennial Celebration Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, 623.773.8700, peoriasportscomplex.com “Fan Fest”, Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, 623.773.8700, peoriaspringtraining.com Arizona Major League Alumni Game and FanFest, Surprise Recreation, Campus, Surprise, surprisespringtraining.com

MARCH 2012 Subway Fresh Fit 500, $, Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale 866.408.7223, phoenixinternationalraceway.com Paris in the Spring French Marketplace, 10am-4pm, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.930.4500, visitglendale.com Friends of the Rec 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run and Celebration of Life Walk, 6:30am, $, Litchfield Park Recreation Center 623.935.9040, litchfield-park.org Tres Rios Nature Festival, 9am-4pm, Free, B&M Wildlife Area, Avondale 623.204.2130, tresriosnaturefestival.com “Bravo! Peoria”, 9am-4pm, Free, Sunrise Mountain Library, Peoria, 623.773.8650, peoriaaz.gov

Litchfield Park, Spring Art & Culinary Festival 10am-5pm, Free, Downtown Litchfield Park, 623.393.7820, CVfestival@aol.com

Although events were correct at time of publication, it’s a good idea to call ahead and make sure no one has rained on your parade.

Phone numbers are included with the listings, and “$” denotes admission is charged.

5th Annual Skatefest, 11am-1pm, Free, Goodyear Community Park Skatepark, Goodyear, 623.882.7525, goodyearaz.gov/rec Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo, Fri. and Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm, $, Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena, Buckeye 623.386.2727, buckeyevalleychamber.org

Buckeye Pioneer Days, 9am Parade, 7am Pancake Breakfast, $, downtown, Buckeye, Main Street Coalition, 623.327.3798

APRIL 2012 Fridays, Family Concert Series, 6:30pm, Free, Goodyear Community Park 623.882.7525, goodyearaz.gov Peoria Pioneer Days, 7am-noon, Free, Old Town Peoria 623.773.7137, peoriaaz.gov/specialevents Whoopee Daze Festival, Fri. 5pm-midnight, Sat. 10am-midnight, Sun. noon9:30pm, Free, Tolleson Veterans Park, 623.936.2705 or 623.936.7111, tollesonaz.org Glendale’s Jazz & Blues Festival, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.930.2299, visitglendale.com 5th Annual Kiwanis, Sprint in the Park Triathlon, 623.935.9040, litchfield-park.org Peoria’s Dolly Sanchez Easter Egg Hunt, 8am-noon, Free, Peoria Sports Complex 623.773.8700, peoriasportscomplex.com “Relay for Life”, 7pm-7am, Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, 623.773.8700, peoriasportscomplex.com arizona avenues

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ABOVE: Peoria Concert, Arizona Cardinals

MAY 2012 Goodyear’s “Movie in the Park”, Free, Goodyear Ballpark, 623.882.3120 Friends of the Rec “Golf FORE Kids” Golf Tournament, 623.935.9040, $, Wigwam Resort, litchfield-park.org Mother’s Day Celebration, 10am-4pm, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.930.2299, visitglendale.com Spring Demolition Derby, 7-10pm, $, Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena 623.386.2727, buckeyevalleychamber.org

JUNE 2012 Glendale Summer Band Concerts, 8pm, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.903.2299, visitglendale.com

JULY 2012 4th of July Celebration, TBD, 623.935.9040, litchfield-park.org July 4th Celebration, Free, Surprise Recreation Campus 623.222.2000, surpriseaz.com/specialevents July 4th All-American Festival, 5-10pm, $, Ages 13 and older, Peoria Sports Complex 623.773.8700, peoriasportscomplex.com Goodyear’s Star Spangled 4th, 5-9:30pm, Free, Goodyear Ballpark 623.882.3120, goodyearaz.com Litchfield Park July 4th Celebration, Free, City of Litchfield Park, 623.935.9040, litchfield-park.org

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Glendale Summer Band Concerts, 8pm, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.903.2299, visitglendale.com Christmas in July, 10am-4pm, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.930.4500, VisitGlendale.com

AUGUST 2012 Fridays, Goodyear’s “Dry Heat Comedy Night”, 8pm, Free, Goodyear Community Park, 623.882.7525, goodyearaz.gov

SEPTEMBER 2012 Sept. - Oct., Family Concert Series, 6:30pm, Free, Goodyear Community Park, 623.882.7525, goodyearaz.gov Teddy Bear Day, 10am-4pm, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale 623.930.4500, visitglendale.com

Holiday Boutique & Winter in the Park, Buckeye Town Park, 623.349.6352, buckeyeaz.gov Arizona Road Racers Thanksgiving Day Classic, 6:30am, $, Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, 602.954.8341, peoriasportscomplex.com Glendale Glitters Spectacular, 5-10pm, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale, 623.930.2299, visitglendale.com

DECEMBER 2012 Surprise Party Surprise Recreation Campus supriseaz.com/specialevents City of Peoria’s Old Town Holiday Festival, 5-9pm, Free, Osuna Park, Peoria 623.773.7137, peoriaaz.gov/specialevents Glendale Glitters Holiday Weekends, 6-10pm, Free, Historic Downtown Glendale 623.930.2299, visitglendale.com Glow on Monroe, Downtown Buckeye, Main Street Coalition, 623.386.2221

OCTOBER 2012 Halloween Monster Bash & Balloon Illumination, 5-9pm, Free with canned food donation, Peoria Sports Complex 623.773.8700, peoriasportscomplex.com Goodyear’s “Field of Screams”, 5-8:30pm, Free, Goodyear Ballpark, 623.882.3120, goodyearaz.gov

NOVEMBER 2012 Fall Demolition Derby, 7-10pm, $, Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena, Buckeye, 623.386.2727, buckeyevalleychamber.org

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Resou rces City of Avondale

11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323 623.333.1400 • avondale.org

Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce

Rainbow Valley Bike Trail

Essential Information Time Zone The State of Arizona is located in the Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST).

Arizona is one of only two U.S. states that does not make an adjustment for Daylight Savings Time, and during the months of April through October, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight Time.

Arizona Nickname: Grand Canyon State State Motto: Ditat Deus - God enriches Land Area: 113,634 sq. miles Capital: Phoenix Colors: blue and old gold Neckwear: bola tie Fossil: petrified wood Flower: saguaro cactus blossom Tree: palo verde Gemstone: turquoise Mammal: ringtail cat Bird: cactus wren Reptile: Arizona ridgenose rattlesnake Fish: Arizona trout

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508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326 623.386.2727 buckeyevalleychamber.org The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce is the Business Organization of Buckeye, an official Arizona Office of Tourism Visitor’s Center and the hub of information in the community. The Chamber can provide you with local relocation information and visitor brochures on all major cities and attractions in Arizona. Buckeye offers residents and visitors alike a welcoming “small town” atmosphere; preserving its history while moving forward into the 21st century. Amazing Buckeye, the place to live, play, work, learn…It’s a great life!

City of El Mirage

12145 NW Grand Ave., El Mirage, AZ 85335 623.972.8116 Economic Development: 623.876.2940 cityofelmirage.org

Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau

(Home of the Glendale Visitor Center) 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Ste. 140, Glendale, AZ 85301 623.930.4500 • 877.800.2601 Economic Development: 623.930.2983 VisitGlendale.com Welcome to Glendale! From football frenzy to signature festivals filled with family fun, unique culinary flavors, holiday splendor and more – when it comes to enjoying the sweet life, Glendale’s got you covered! We’re cuisine. We’re art. We’re discovery, treasures and adventure. Glendale offers travelers a wide variety of amenities, including the famous Historic Downtown shopping district, legendary special events and festivals, museums and cultural attractions, as well as our award-winning professional sports facilities and entertainment district. We’re home of

one of the nation’s top shopping and dining districts. Glendale is Arizona’s most dynamic city, yet remains most famous for its well-preserved traditions and heritage. We welcome you to discover Glendale.

Glendale Chamber of Commerce 7105 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 623.937.4754 • 800.437.8669 glendaleazchamber.org The chamber represents the Glendale area business community. Your onestop information center, the chamber can help you with everything from relocating to the West Valley to opening a business in Glendale.

Goodyear City Hall

190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338 623.932.3910 • goodyearaz.gov Marketing/Communication: 623.882.7820 Goodyear – one of the fastest growing communities in Arizona, 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Spectacular master-planned communities of unsurpassed quality offer country clubs, lakes and golf courses. Palmlined avenues with a wide array of dining and shopping co-exist with rural open spaces, set against a majestic desert mountain backdrop.

It’s a relaxed community where you will feel at home right away.

For relocation information, contact the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 623.932.2260, southwestvalleychamber.org.

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ABOVE: White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Lake Pleasant, Neighborhood Bike Trail

City of Litchfield Park

City Hall: 214 W. Wigwam Blvd.

Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623.935.5033 • litchfield-park.org Located just 15 miles from Phoenix, Litchfield Park was founded in 1917 and incorporated in 1987. Here the streets are lined with palm and orange trees, quaint restaurants, featuring outdoor patio dining at its best. The Four Star Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa offers three championship golf courses, nine tennis courts, a new Red Door Spa and fine resort dining. The City Recreation Center offers year round youth and adult activities. The City hosts many award-winning festivals and events. For a complete listing of these special events, please see the Calendar of Events. Log onto litchfield-park.org.

Airports

Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce

16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374 623.583.0692 Economic Development: 623.875.4273 supriseregionalchamber.com Serving the communities of Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, El Mirage and Youngtown.

Peoria Chamber of Commerce 8765 W. Kelton Lane, Building C-1, Peoria, AZ 85382 623.979.3601 • 800.580.2645 visitpeoriaaz.com

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338 623.932.2260, southwestvalleychamber.org Serving the communities of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Arizona’s main airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, serves approximately 40 million passengers annually and is served by 19 airlines.

These carriers provide nonstop service from more than 100 cities in the U.S. and around the world. Nonstop international service is provided by Aeromexico, British Airways, Air Canada, WestJet and US Airways.

Reliever Airports

Glendale Municipal Airport provides complete airport services for general aviation and corporate jet traffic. Amenities include the Airport Restaurant (open all day), corporate meeting space, enclosed hangars, flight instruction and car rentals. The Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Goodyear operates as a general reliever airport for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, offering fuel sales, overnight parking, a flight-planning and lounge area and a conference room.

Sun City Visitors Center

16824 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 623.977.5000 • 800.437.8146 suncityaz.org/ave Sun City Arizona offers the best value in retirement living. Seven recreation/ fitness centers, Banner Boswell Hospital, over 120 clubs and activities, plus low taxes and a low cost of living create this unbeatable value. If golf is your game we also have eight golf courses plus three country clubs.

Sun City West Visitors Center 13823 Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, AZ 85375 623.214.8629 • 800.482.3798 suncitywest.org visitorscenter@suncitywest.org

City of Surprise

16000 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374 623.222.1000 • surpriseaz.gov Economic Development: 623.222.3300 Surprise is the place where all the pieces of family life come together. Connect to home, community, school, kids, your personal goals and more. Connecting them all is what makes Surprise the most promising new city in Arizona. Join new friends and pursue two- and four-year, even Masters level courses at our unique Communiversity. Celebrate the beauty of our state in the magnificent White Tanks Mountains. Learn a new sport or polish old skills with a match at our Tennis and Racquet Complex, then catch stars like John McEnroe and Andre Agassi at our pro tournaments. Above all, come to Surprise….and connect!

Tolleson City Hall

9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ 85353 623.936.7111 • tollesonaz.org

Youngtown Town Hall

12030 Clubhouse Square, Youngtown, AZ 85363 623.933.8286 • youngtownaz.org arizona avenues

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