Basic Information
Founded in 1892
Incorporated in 1910
Arizona's 4th largest city
47.7 % growth rate from 1990 to 2000 |
Additional Statistics
Elevation: 1,154
Located 13 miles from Phoenix
Located 124 miles from Tucson |
Population
| Year: 2005 |
236,030 |
| Year: 2000 |
218,812 |
| Year: 1990 |
147,864 |
|
Principal Economic Activities
| Manufacturing |
Services |
| Warehousing |
Aerospace |
| Communications |
Electronics |
| Precision Metal Working |
Chemicals |
|
Major Private Employers
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Bechtel
Gilbert Engineering
Glendale Truss Industries
Honeywell Satellite Avionics
Schuck Component Systems |
Major Public Employers
City of Glendale
Glendale Community College
Luke Air Force Base
U.S. Postal Service |
Community Facilities
Adult Center
61 parks
3 libraries
3 dog parks
2 golf courses
Tennis Center
Indoor and Outdoor Theaters
7 Swimming Pools
3 Bowling Centers
Roller Skating Rink
2 Skateboarding Parks
33 Banks |
Educational Institutions
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Community College
University 4 year
|
Airport
477-acre modern airport
Lighted and paved 7,200 foot runway
2-story, 18,000 square-foot terminal
FAA controlled tower
Complete airport services for general aviation and corporate jet traffic |
Utilities
Electricity - APS and Salt River Project
Natural Gas - Southwest Gas Corp
Telephone - AT&T and Qwest
Water - Municipal (Glendale)
Sewer - Municipal (Glendale) |
Scenic Attractions (see links for more information)
Historic downtown Glendale and antique shops
Sahuaro Ranch Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Thunderbird Park, with over 1,000 acres of desert preserve and trails
Cerreta Candy Factory with self-guided tours
Jobing.com Arena, home to the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes
University of Phoenix Stadium, home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals |
