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Peoria
is Arizona's ninth largest city with an estimated year 2006 population
of 138,143.
Peoria is
located in the Northwest Valley of Arizona with the state capital of
Phoenix and the neighboring city of Glendale to the east, and the
retirement community of Sun City to the west. The total city area is
177.9 sq mi, stretching northward to include Lake Pleasant.
Peoria's pleasant
desert climate and wide array of attractions make it a very attractive
place to live, do business, or visit.
A Little of
Peoria's History
The City of Peoria was established with the completion of the Arizona
Canal in 1885. Once this canal was completed, William J. Murphy went
East to interest people in settling in this new community. He was
successful in catching people’s attention – over 5,000 acres of land
in the new district was purchased by citizens from Peoria, Illinois.
Four families from Peoria, Illinois were among the first to move to
Arizona to occupy and work their land.
Residences in the new
community sprang up, and a school and Post Office were established by
1889. More people followed and Peoria continued to grow as a farming
community. The farmlands were fertile and the people made a good living,
despite having to battle swarms of red ants and the occasional
rattlesnake.
Peoria was incorporated in 1954,
with boundaries covering one square mile of land. The warm climate and
small-town atmosphere of Peoria continued to attract people, and still
do today. Currently, Peoria covers 162 square miles, and is home to over
120,000 residents. Peoria is Arizona's 4th largest city in terms of
incorporated area, and 9th largest city in terms of population. My, how
Peoria Arizona has grown!
Lake Pleasant
The City of Peoria, Arizona is proud to
be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant," one of the finest water
recreation areas in Arizona. The Lake Pleasant Regional Park is managed
by the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Revenue
collected from special events and entrance fees are used for operation
of the park.
The lake headquarters houses the Park
Supervisor, administrative staff, law enforcement agencies and other
organizations including the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and Coast
Guard Auxiliary.
The Lake Pleasant Regional
Park headquarters can be reached by calling (602) 372-7460.
For City of Peoria events at
the park, call the Community Services Department at (623) 773-7137.
Peoria Sports Complex
The Peoria Sports
Complex was
the first Major League Baseball spring training and player development
facility in the country that is shared by two teams. Built in 1994, the
San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, through 20 year leases, utilize
the Peoria Sports Complex all year round for Spring Training and player
development.
The Peoria Sports
Complex, comprised of the stadium and twelve
practice fields, is available for rent. The unique setup is ideal for
adult, college, high school and youth baseball tournaments and
championships. The Sports Complex is also available for special events
such as concerts, art shows, exhibits, trade shows, weddings and
receptions.
Current development in the area
surrounding the Peoria Sports Complex includes five new hotels, a
variety of restaurants, an office complex, two sheet ice rink and an 18
screen movie theatre complex.
Schools
Deer
Valley Unified School District
Peoria
Unified School District
623.824.5202
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