Litchfield Park started in 1916 when Goodyear Tire and Rubber bought farmland to grow Egyptian long-staple cotton to use in tire cords. This project was developed by Paul Litchfield, then a junior executive with Goodyear. The company town was given his name in 1926. Litchfield Park was headquarters for Goodyear Farms, which had thousands of acres under cultivation. From 1931 to 1944, it was also the test site for Goodyear auto, truck and tractor tires. In the 1960s, Litchfield Park designed a master-plan for development including
several self-sufficient villages. Positive aspects of the village concept can still be seen today.
The Wigwam resort hotel, a five-star establishment, is a highlight of Litchfield Park. It was originally built for Goodyear executives visiting the farming operations. In 1929, the Wigwam opened to the public and soon became a fashionable and exclusive resort. The Wigwam provides some 700 jobs to the
local economy.
The Tierra Verde business district makes Litchfield Park a self-sufficient community and is the center of town. A full range of shopping and service businesses are found there. Several housing subdivisions are either under construction or in the planning stages.
Luke Air Force Base, two miles north of Litchfield Park, is
the largest training center for F16 fighter pilots in the world.
Many Litchfield Park residents are retired military personnel.
Morton Salt has a facility just north of Litchfield Park. Nearby
Goodyear is home to Rubbermaid, Inc., Loral Defense Systems
and the Lufthansa German Airlines Pilot School. Palo Verde
Nuclear Generating Station is 30 miles away and provides additional
job opportunities.
White Tanks Regional Park is located west of Litchfield Park. It is
named for natural rock water tanks once used by local Indians.
Many unusual petroglyphs or rock carvings are found in the
26,000-acre park. Estrella Mountain Regional Park to the south has 19,000 acres with an 18-hole golf course, as well as camping,
horseback riding, hiking, and picnic facilities. The Wildlife
World Zoo, located four miles northwest of Litchfield Park, provides
a natural habitat for many endangered species.
Nearby Desert Sky Pavilion has to seat for 18,000 with
about 50 major shows each year. Phoenix International Raceway
hosts major auto races including Indy cars in March and NASCAR
in October. Phoenix also has a symphony, many theater groups,
a host of museums, professional football, basketball and baseball,
and a wide range of popular entertainment.
Area Golf Courses
Litchfield Park Golf Courses
Take your golf bag and head out to a local Litchfield Park, Arizona course today!
There are so many golf courses located in and around the Litchfield Park area. It is time for you to check out the list of golf courses.
You will find a course that will suit your needs. Then contact the golf course to find out more information on times and prices. It is time to play golf at Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Wigwam Golf Resort – Resort
451 North Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340
Cotton Lane RV Park & Golf Resort – Executive
17506 West Van Buren Street
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Country Meadows Golf Course – Executive
8411 North 107th Avenue
Peoria, Arizona 85345
Desert Mirage Golf Course – Public
870 West Maryland Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85305
Eagles Nest Golf Course – Semi-Private
3645 Clubhouse Drive
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Estrella Mountain Ranch Golf Club – Public
11800 South Golf Club Drive
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Falcon Dunes Golf Club – Military
15100 West Northern Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85355
Falcon Golf Course – Public
15152 West Camelback Road
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340
Glen Lakes Golf Course – Public
5450 West Northern Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Maryvale Golf Course – Public
5902 West Indian School Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85033
Palmbrook Country Club – Private
9350 West Greenway Road
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Palm Valley Golf Course – Public
2211 North Litchfield Road
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Quail Run Golf Course – Private
9774 Alabama Avenue
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Raven Golf Course at Verrado – Public
4242 North Golf Drive
Buckeye, Arizona 85326
Sun City Country Club – Private
9433 North 107th Avenue
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Sun City Lakes Golf Course – Private
10433 West Talisman Road
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Sun City North Golf Course – Private
12650 North 107th Avenue
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Sun City Riverview Golf Course – Semi-Private
16401 North Del Webb Boulevard
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Sun City South Golf Course – Private
11000 North 103rd Avenue
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Tuscany Falls Golf Course – Public
16262 South Clubhouse Drive
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Villa de Paz Golf Course – Public
4220 North 103rd Avenue