GLENDALE ARIZONA - A Great Place to Live

Glendale, Arizona is located northwest of Phoenix and is considered part of the greater Phoenix area. During the past decade it has been one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and is Arizona's 4th largest city.

GLENDALE ARIZONA LOCATION AND INDUSTRY: The population of Glendale, Arizona is just over 233,330 as of 2004. Glendale has 66 parks and features historic places such as Sahuaro Ranch Park and over 1000 acres of prime desert preserve in Thunderbird Park.  Within Thunderbird Park there are many fantastic hiking paths that overlook much of the valley. The major employers in Glendale, Arizona are Luke Air Force Base, Arrowhead Towne Center, Thunderbird Samaritan Medical Center, Honeywell Satellite Avionics and the City of Glendale.

GLENDALE ARIZONA REAL ESTATE MARKET: The Glendale real estate market continues to boom.    Glendale is the home of several well known subdivisions.  Within Glendale City limits is Arrowhead Ranch, which is made up on Arrowhead Ranch, Arrowhead Lakes and several other smaller additions.   Sierra Verde is a wonderful community with lakes and walking paths in the midst of the community.  Hillcrest and Chaminade are other larger communities in the Glendale city limits.  

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GLENDALE HISTORY:  The New England Land Company created the city of Glendale in 1892. The company purchased the land for the Church of the Brethren of Illinois. It began as a religious and temperance colony.

However, the city soon became a trading center for pioneer farmers. At one time, the area was an ostrich raising center for women's plumed hats and had a giant sugar beet factory. Later, it was an icing center for railroad cars transporting produce to the east. "The City of Perpetual Harvest" is the nickname that was given to Glendale early on. The nickname seems to be a good description of the city. World War II brought servicemen from all over the United States and foreign countries to train at Thunderbird and Luke airfields in Glendale.

GLENDALE ARIZONA EDUCATION: There are four elementary and secondary school districts in Glendale. The American Graduate School of International Management ("Thunderbird") is internationally recognized as one of the best schools in the world for international business. Midwestern University is the first private health sciences school in Arizona. In addition, the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale Community College, and Arizona State University's West Campus are all located in Glendale.

GLENDALE  ARIZONA ATTRACTIONS:

1) SHOPPING DOWNTOWN GLENDALE - Historic downtown Glendale is the home to more than 90 specialty and antique shops.   These shops include antiques, art, prints, runs, collectibles, home accents, beads and an array of quaint dining venues. 

2)  GLENDALE ARENA - Opened December 27, 2003 the Glendale Hockey Arena became the home to Coyotes fans.  The arena brags authentic Arizonan architecture and hosts concerts as well as serves as the home to our Phoenix Coyote National Hockey team and Arizona Sting - professional indoor Lacrosse.

3)  HISTORIC SAHUARO RANCH - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent homestead consists of 13 original building and breathtaking rose gardens.   Be careful for the stately peacocks that meander through the park. 

4)  ARIZONA CARDINALS - Our Arizona Cardinals start the 2006 season in the new Glendale stadium.  Our new stadium will host the 2008 Super Bowl and boasts to be the first stadium in the United States with a retractable roof and roll out grass field.   The stadium resides on over 25 acres and has 63000 permanent seats.   It can seat 73000 for mega events.

5)  SHOPPING - Great shopping awaits you at the Arrowhead Town Center.   Arrowhead includes 170 shops, Starbuck's and a movie theater. 

6)  HIKING - Purchased from the City of Phoenix in 1956, Thunderbird Park is over 1066 acres of hiking paths which include picnic areas and horsebackriding.  The mutli-use trails cover over 20 miles. 

7)  WEST VALLEY SYMPHONY -  This professional symphony orchestra features Classical & Pops concerts annually. 

8)  GOLF - Test your skill at hitting little white ball at the many golf courses in Glendale, Arizona.  Courses include the Legend at Arrowhead, Bellair and Glen Lakes Golf Courses.