Chandler Arizona Information
Chandler is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is a prominent suburb of the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area and the fifth largest city in the state. It is bordered to the north and west by Tempe, to the north by Mesa, to the west by Phoenix, to the south by the Gila River Indian Reservation and to the east by Gilbert. As of 2006, Chandler’s population was approximately 240,595. Chandler has 330 days of sunshine per year with an average of 85 degrees. On top of beautiful weather, Chandler boasts unmatched scenic vistas. Residents of Chandler enjoy a strong, diversified economy balanced by a family-oriented way of life that offers everything you need all year long.
Chandler History
In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, who was the first veterinary surgeon in Arizona Territory, settled on a ranch south of Mesa, studying
irrigation engineering. By 1900 he had acquired 18,000 acres of land and began drawing up plans for a townsite on what was then known as the Chandler Ranch. By 1913, a town center had become established, featuring the luxurious Hotel San Marcos, the first golf resort in the state.
Most of Chandler’s economy was successfully sustained during the Great Depression, but the cotton crash a few years later had a much deeper impact on the city’s residents. Later, the founding of Williams Air Force Base in 1941 led to a small surge in population, but Chandler still only held 3,800 people by 1950. On May 24, 1954, the status of Chandler was upgraded from town to City. By 1980, it had grown to 30,000, and it has since paced the Phoenix metropolitan area’s high rate of growth, with vast suburban residential areas swallowing former agricultural plots. Some of this growth was fueled by the establishment of manufacturing plants for communications and computing firms such as Motorola and Intel, but despite the inclusion of many large businesses, Chandler is often considered a bedroom community for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
Chandler Parks and Recreation
Chandler offers more than 50 amazing parks for visitors and residents to enjoy. Chandler features large regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks and special use facilities.
Desert Breeze Park
The Hummingbird Habitat at Desert Breeze Park demonstrates to visitors the beauty of native and desert adapted plants in a shady and inviting garden. The garden features over fifty species of plants that not only survive on very little water but also are attractive to hummingbirds and other wildlife.
Tumbleweed Park
Playtopia is a free, 2.5-acre playground and picnic section in Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park. It features several play zones with themes based on Chandler’s heritage. Playtopia is an ideal place for endless imaginative play, and attracts families from all over town.
Chandler Skate Park
The Chandler Skatepark has earned a reputation that attracts some of the best skateboarders in the world to south Chandler. This spacious, 35,000-square-foot facility has been designed for all skaters no matter how skilled. It is a free, non-supervised facility for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters.
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Chandler Events
There are many fantastic events in Chandler that are bound to keep you and your family entertained all year long. Come enjoy 
Chandler’s Annual Jazz Festival or Fall Rhythm Fest and create memories that will last a lifetime!
10th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival
Come and enjoy a spectacular weekend of great Jazz in a variety of outdoor and indoor venues. All performances are free. While listening to the live music, you can also visit the galleries, restaurants and shops that make Historic Downtown Chandler a great place to visit. The downtown area has plenty of free parking available.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races
The 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration honors the Hispanic community’s many contributions to the City of Chandler. The festival also features the popular Chihuahua Races and the crowning of the King and Queen Chihuahua.
Juneteenth Celebration
Chandler residents of all races, nationalities and religions are invited to come together in June to commemorate one of the greatest events in the history of our nation, the abolishment of slavery in 1865.
Fall Rhythm Fest
Enjoy an evening of great music, family fun, and fireworks at the annual Fall Rhythm Fest at Tumbleweed Park.
Raku Arts and Crafts Festival
The ancient Japanese Raku art form, first created in the 16th century, produces highly prized pottery in dynamic colors, textures, luster and patterns, and no two pieces are ever the same. This annual festival celebrates the Raku art form and showcases the works of local artisans.
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Chandler Attractions
Chandler is the place to be if you are looking for fun! Here you can visit the Apache Trail, Arizona Railway Museum, Firebird International Raceway and more. There is something perfect for everyone in the family. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the great memories you’ll be making in Chandler!
Apache Trail and Superstition Mountains
The Apache Trail is forty miles of steep, winding and mostly unpaved roads past magnificent scenery of twisted igneous mountains with dense forests of saguaro and ferocactus and several deep blue lakes. Within the Superstition Mountains is the Lost Dutchman State Park. Here you can learn about the varied stories and legends associated with the Mountains.
Arizona Railway Museum
The Arizona Railway Museum features restored train cars from different time periods in our country’s rail history. The main building is a re-
creation of the original Chandler depot, and showcases original rail company china and glass, rail cars, movie set rail cars and many others reside at this museum, and can be explored at your leisure.
Firebird International Raceway
The Firebird International Raceway sits on 440 acres and is devoted entirely to the world of motor sports. This facility boasts an NHRA Winston Drag Racing national event, IHBA Drag Boat Racing, and four test courses including a CART-certified East Course, home of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving and ProFormance Driving Events.
USA Skateland
USA Skateland is equipped with solid wood skate floors, modern lighting and sound systems, concession and birthday areas, rental skates and roller blades, large game rooms and novelty shops.
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