Your Guide to Buying a Home in Litchfield Park, AZ

Buying a Home in Litchfield Park, Arizona

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(The 'Patio Area' in the nearby Sierra Estrella Mountains)

Litchfield Park is located in Maricopa County

Population: 3,793 "Suburban Community, Small-Town Feel"

Litchfield Park is a planned residential community located just 16 miles west of Phoenix. Its convenient location just a few miles north of I-10 provides quick access to greater Phoenix.

The highlight of Litchfield Park is the Wigwam Resort hotel, originally built for executives from Goodyear who visited the area's farming operations. Currently, the resort employs 700 people and is a major center of Litchfield Park's economy. In addition, Morton Salt has a facility just north of town and nearby Goodyear is home to Rubbermaid, Inc., Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa German Airlines Pilot School. Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is 30 miles away and provides additional job opportunities.

Many of the Litchfield Park's citizens are retired army personnel. In fact, Luke AFB is just 2 miles north and is the largest training center for F-16 fighter pilots in the world.

Litchfield Park enjoys the same scenic beauty as the entire Phoenix area. Major attractions include the White Tanks Regional Park, a 26,000-acre park complete with authentic Indiana carvings and unusual rock formations. Estrella Mountain Regional Park and Wildlife World Zoo are within a quick drive of Litchfield Park and provide enjoyment for the entire family. Desert Sky Pavilion hosts about 50 different shows throughout the year and Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale will thrill race fans with NASCAR Winston Cup racing.

Litchfield Park is a planned residential community, 16 miles west of central Phoenix. It is a unique suburban community boasting a small town atmosphere and casual lifestyle. Litchfield Park is just north of Interstate 10 with easy access to metropolitan Phoenix.

Principal Economic Activities:

The Wigwam Resort hotel, a four-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.

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., Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa German Airlines Pilot School. Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is 30 miles away and provides additional job opportunities.

Scenic Attractions:

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-acra 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 seating 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, hockey and baseball, and a wide range of popular entertainment.