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City of Peoria
Peoria Location
Peoria is the largest city in the Northwest Valley. The city of Glendale is to the south and east, the cities of both El Mirage and Surprise are to the west, open desert stretches to the city’s north. The city’s boundary begins at its southernmost edge at Northern Avenue, then stretches northward to Lake Pleasant and includes its western boundaries varying between 115th Avenue and 91st Avenue, and its eastern edge fluctuates between 67thand 75thAvenues. This irregular shaped city of over 115 square miles continues to grow and expand in size through land annexations.
Great access to the entire Valley of the Sun has made the city of Peoria a perfect choice for residents. The Loop 101 runs the length of the city, connecting to Interstate 17 to the north and Interstate 10 in the south. Close proximity to the freeway allows drivers choices of routes to various parts of the metropolitan Phoenix area.
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Peoria Property
the city of Peoria offers a wide range of home styles, from single family homes to estates with large lots. Prospective residents can find older neighborhoods in the southern portion of the city and newer communities in the northern sections of the city.Since Peoria is such a large city, there is a property that will suit anyone’s needs. Small properties such as condominiums, townhouses, and patio homes can be found. Large properties with ranch estates, custom homes, and large lots with residences are also available. The city’s diversity makes Peoria a unique place to call home.
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Peoria History
From the area’s early years, Peoria was destined to grow.
It all began in the 1880’s, when William Murphy arrived in Peoria with a
vision. Murphy believed that once the Arizona Canal was completed, the area
which is now Peoria would become a rich farm land. With the water from the Salt
River, the once desert land would become a farmers dream. He was so convinced
of this vision that he decided to travel back east to tell others.
Murphy was able to locate enough interested parties to purchase 5,000 acres. The first eastern families to arrive were from Peoria, Illinois, thus the city’s namesake. From that moment on, the area has prospered. Today, it has become the second largest city in the Northwest Valley, making it a popular place to live. Once the city of Peoria was a rural agricultural small town, but today it is a growing suburban community. It is a dynamic desert city.
Outdoor Recreation
the city of Peoria is proud to be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant." Lake Pleasant Regional Park is known as one of the finest water recreation areas in Arizona. The park covers about 25,000 acres and is the second largest lake in the state. Lake Pleasant offers a full service marina in Pleasant Harbor. the lake is a water reservoir. It was built to store water from the Agua Fria River and the Central Arizona Project. Most of the lake is encompassed by untouched desert land. This oasis in the Arizona desert is a sight to see.Peoria residents flock to Lake Pleasant year round for boating, sailing, swimming, and more water fun. For those who have “land legs,” there are hiking trails, camping, and picnicking. Lake Pleasant Regional Park is one of the many perks to living in the city of Peoria.
Peoria Entertainment
Downtown Peoria has revealed a new face. The area has been refurbished. A combination of new and renovated buildings have boosted the city and drawn residents to downtown Peoria. A new city hall, public library, and public safety complex have energized the area. Pioneer Days and Fall Fest are two of the community’s activities that are hosted in downtown Peoria. The community is working hard to continue its small town feeling through entertainment and events.
One of the big highlights in the city is the Peoria Sports Complex. Located just off the 101 Loop, to the east on Bell Avenue, the Peoria Sports Complex’s convenient location brings visitors from all over the Valley of the Sun. It is home of the baseball spring training games for the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. There are 10,000 seats and 12 lighted practice fields. The complex also has concerts, festivals, car shows, an Annual Fourth of July Extravaganza, and other events which create a friendly hometown feeling that Peoria residents enjoy every day.
Peoria is in Central Arizona . It is in Maricopa County. Peoria is one of the largest cities in Arizona both in land area and population. The town is located 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix in the West Valley. It covers 117 square miles. Peoria is on Highway 101-Loop, which is a freeway extension that connects Interstate 17 with Interstate 10 providing access to all parts of the Valley. Peoria is bordered by Glendale and Sun City.
Peoria is a popular outdoor recreational spot. Visitors can choose from boating and camping at Lake Pleasant to Spring Training at the Peoria Sports Complex. It is a growing town, which began as a small agricultural town site. Today Peoria's population is 78,310. It sits at an elevation of 1,140 feet. The southwest climate of Peoria has summer highs of 107 degrees and winter lows of 34 degrees. Peoria began as a vision of a farming town from one man and has grown to a vibrant desert city.
Peoria has a terrific attraction in town. The Peoria Sports Complex is one of the nation's largest spring training facilities. It is home for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres with 10,000 seats and 12 lighted practice fields. The complex is used for concerts, car shows and other baseball leagues when spring training in not in full force.
There are many outdoor activities to choose from in Peoria. Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a 24,000-acre area, which includes the second largest lake in Arizona . Visitors can choose from camping, picnicking and hiking. The Pleasant Harbor Marina at Lake Pleasant is the perfect launching spot for boats. There are fishing excursions and watercraft rentals available here too.
History
In the 1880's, William J. Murphy was in the area when he made his prediction. He predicted the land that is now Peoria would become very valuable after the Arizona Canal was built. So Murphy decided he would head east to convince others of his prediction. He just knew that the land would be fertile with the new canal system.
He was successful in persuading four families from Illinois to come out. They purchased 5,00 acres and tried their hand at farming. In 1885, the Arizona Canal was built and soon the desert landscape turned into farmland. Murphy's prediction came true. But it took until 1987, before the group filed their original Plat of the Townsite of Peoria, Arizona .
Eventually, more families followed the original families and the town began to grow. Then in 1889, the post office and school were established. Peoria remained an agricultural community up until 1954, when it was incorporated. At the time the town was incorporated, the town consisted of one square mile.
Since then, Peoria has grown in size by annexations. These annexations have increased the town's size to 144 square miles. One of Peoria's recent annexations included Lake Pleasant, which is Arizona 's second largest lake.
Today, Peoria continues to grow. It is one of the largest cities in Arizona in size of area and in population.
