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About the Chandler, Arizona Area
Chandler is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona. Its hometown feel, and affordable housing, continue to draw new residents annually. In addition to many local community events in Chandler, premiere resorts, world-class golf, and numerous recreational activities, there is the attraction of nearby Phoenix, and the cultural offerings of a metropolitan urban area. Chandler continues to preserve its city’s rich history, and roots as an agricultural community, while looking to the future, and the development required for its growth as a major city in the Valley of the Sun. Location/Distances Between Towns/Cities Airports Terrain Population
The primary industries providing employment are: manufacturing (18.9%), educational, health and social services (15.6%) and retail trade (11.9%). The average commute for Chandler residents who are employed in other cities in the Valley of the Sun, is 25 minutes. Colleges/Universities Housing Historic Sites Recreation The weather in Chandler allows for year-round outdoor living, and there are many activities to enjoy in this community. The many parks include Doctor Chandler Memorial Park (in honor of its founder), Elgin park, Palo Verde Park, Arrowhead Meadows Park, Armstrong Park, Apache Park, Folley Park, East Mine Well Park and West Mine Well Park. The Desert Breeze Railroad Park has a reproduction of an 1880’s locomotive, offering residents a train ride in a beautiful park setting. There are also old-fashioned amusement park rides for the children. Firebird International Raceway has three tracks where drag races are regularly held, and Firebird Lake has drag-boat racing. Of course, golfers will find an abundance of beautiful courses in the area. Chandler is home to Springfield Golf Course, a public 18-hole course, and the Ocotillo Golf Course, with three 27-hole courses. There are also semi-private clubs and courses, including Ironwood Country Club, Lone Tree Golf Club, and Sunbird Golf Resort. The Sheraton San Marcos Country Club has an 18-hole resort course, and Whirlwind at Gila River Resort has two 36-hole resort courses; the Cat Tail Course and the Devil’s Claw Course. Special Attractions/Events The annual Ostrich Festival is in March, a unique event that includes ostrich races and other activities that the residents look forward to each year. The Gila River Casino Lakefest in held every April, and a Cotton Festival occurs every October. Chandler was once a primary cotton producing region. In December, the city has a Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony and parade, with a unique tree created entirely of local tumbleweed! The city of Chandler also hosts a “Concerts in the Parks” series, with a range of musical offerings, from jazz to Brazilian music. They are held all over the city in a variety of parks. The city is also home to the uniquely-designed Chandler Center for the Arts. The auditorium has a turntable design, allowing for seating areas in the rear of the main auditorium to rotate to face two smaller intimate stages. The walls move as well, allowing for three separate enclosed events to occur simultaneously. Interesting Facts Chandler is the only city in Arizona to light a tree created of tumbleweed every December. Chandler was the filming location for the 1995 movie “Waiting to Exhale”.
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