Six Things to Love About Peoria, Arizona
Jan 28, 2025 • Phoenix Area, AZ • Ridgecrest™—a Trilogy® Boutique Community™
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Jan 28, 2025 • Phoenix Area, AZ • Ridgecrest™—a Trilogy® Boutique Community™
Sunshine, scenery and adventure are just a few of the perk’s homeowners can enjoy in beautiful Peoria, AZ located just 40 minutes northwest of downtown Phoenix. Between the 300 days of sunshine, the Sonoran Desert Mountain landscape, and the seemingly endless list of attractions throughout the greater Phoenix area, it’s no wonder over 200,000 people call Peoria home! Here are some of the best things about life in this picturesque, vibrant city:
Lake Pleasant Regional Park – Lake Pleasant is a beloved local destination for good reason. The ~23,000-acre park has more than 10 miles of hiking trails, two marinas with restaurants and watercraft rentals, and opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, fishing, camping, stargazing, and even scuba diving. There’s so much to do here, whether you want to soak up the great outdoors or set sail on a sunset dinner cruise.
Parks and trails – There are ~3,800 acres of parks and ~65 miles of trails to explore in Peoria! The fabulous Arizona weather is ideal for enjoying the city’s 40 parks, including three community parks with splash pads, playgrounds, fishing lakes, and picnic areas—not to mention off-leash areas for your four-legged friends. Peoria’s awesome trail system includes mountain biking and hiking trails for all levels with lovely, 360-degree views of the Northwest Valley.
Golf, golf, and more golf! – If you love the game of golf, you’ll also love Peoria, which has 94 courses within a 20-mile radius and six of its own in the city:
Trilogy® Golf Club at Vistancia
Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia – Ranked #1 private course in Arizona in 2022 by Ranking Arizona
Quintero Golf & Country Club - Ranked #1 Best Public Golf Course in 2016 by Golf Digest and Golfweek and #1 in Arizona by Golf Advisor
Westbrook Village Golf Club Vistas Course
Westbrook Village Golf Club Lakes Course
Peoria Pines Golf Course
Sports teams – Phoenix is home to several professional sports teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks (Major League Baseball), the Arizona Cardinals (National Football League), the Phoenix Suns (National Basketball Association), and Phoenix Rising (U.S. Soccer League). Without a doubt, sports are a way of life here—in fact, the Valley of the Sun is host to 15 MLB teams for spring training at various sports complexes around the metro area. Peoria is home to the Peoria Sports Complex, where you can catch pre-season games of the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres in late February and March.
Shopping, dining, and entertainment – Foodies are in luck: Peoria has many restaurants, pubs, and breweries to choose from, with a wide range of cuisines, from casual to upscale. You’ll find dining, shopping, entertainment, and more in the Peoria 83—known as P83—Entertainment District, Park West, and at the Lake Pleasant Towne Center. And of course, neighboring cities and Phoenix offer even more to do, eat, see, and explore!
Arts and culture – Greater Phoenix has a diverse arts and cultural scene, but there are several wonderful venues right in Peoria. The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts in the historic downtown district is the home of Theater Works, which offers theater and dance performances, concerts, classes, and events. Arizona Broadway Theater in the heart of the P83 entertainment district showcases acclaimed artists and serves sit-down meals during the shows. And then there is the amazing public art throughout the city’s downtown, parks, and other public spaces.
Ready to begin your Peoria adventure? Discover Ridgecrest™– a Trilogy® Boutique Community™. This exclusive 55+ community brought to you by Shea Homes® is nestled in the stunning Sonoran foothills and located in Northpointe within the award-winning Vistancia master plan. Home plans include some of Shea Homes’ newest floorplan designs from our Freedom Collection of homes and the Ridge Collection, featuring exciting new designs, 10 stunning floorplans, and square footage ranges to meet your individual needs and tastes. All these brand newly built, beautiful, single-story homes will include popular features today’s homebuyers want, like open concept floorplans and outdoor living spaces that expand your entertaining options and effortlessly connect to your indoor living areas.
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