Living in Chandler, AZ

The City In recent years, Chandler's borders have been expanded and the population has boomed -- from 30,000 in 1980 to nearly 210,000 today. The economic base of Chandler has been diversified. While agriculture is still somewhat of a vital element, Chandler now enjoys a strong manufacturing and electronics sector. The downtown storefronts have been restored to a modern version of their original turn-of-the-century look, and the plaza has been redesigned and named after the City's founder. The Center for the Arts, new parks, restaurants and retail centers mark an exciting future for the City. Family festivals such as the Ostrich Festival, and a host of other annual events, make Chandler a popular draw for travelers from all across the country. And the citizens of Chandler enjoy a quality of life unsurpassed in the Valley today. It certainly appears that Dr. Chandler knew what he was doing the day he dreamed of this jewel in the desert. Attractions Ostrich Festival The festival is a community family event featuring live ostrich races and ostrich-themed activities, national and regional entertainment, upscale arts and crafts, marketplace, Saturday morning parade, carnival, 130-foot bungee tower, spectacular food, an interactive kids area, and much more. The City of Chandler has a colorful and long standing tradition of Ostrich Ranching. Chandler and Maricopa County led the nation in raising ostriches for their stylish and expensive plumes. To celebrate the city's rich history as well as provide a first-class community event, The Chandler Chamber of Commerce created the Ostrich Festival in 1989. Historic Downtown Chandler and Old Towne Market Square Historic Downtown Chandler is full of unique shops, restaurants and galleries to meet all tastes. And while you're there, take some time to browse through the antique shops at Market Square, just a short walk away on Wall Street. This quaint garden setting is filled with antique shops, a homemade fudge store, an old-fashioned restaurant and much, much more. Chandler Fashion Center The newest addition to the Westcor family of malls, Chandler Fashion Center is a new concept in shopping experiences. With anchor stores like Nordstrom, Dillard's, Robinson-May and Sears, and restaurants such as the Cheesecake Factory and PF Chang's, this one million plus square foot development has something for everyone. The mall features an outdoor urban village, which is home to a Harkins 20-plex cinema and many restaurants including BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, Kona Grill, Garduno's, Big City Grill and others. The mall also is home to The Boulevard shops, 225,000 square feet of upscale, high-end retailers. Hamilton Aquatics Center Hamilton Aquatic Center was named the "2001 Outstanding Facility" by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association! Enjoy a variety of amenities including a zero depth play pool, current river, two water slides and an eight-lane competition pool. The pool is located at Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo. The Arizona Railway Museum is a community effort towards the acquisition, restoration, preservation and display of railway equipment, artifacts and mementos related to Arizona railways of the past and present. 399 N. Delaware St. (east of Arizona Ave. on the north side of Chandler Blvd.) Tel: 821-1108 Chandler Center for the Arts Exhibition Hall This performing arts facility also features visual arts in its Exhibition Hall and numerous works throughout the lobby and hallways. 250 N. Arizona Ave. (480) 782-2680 Chandler Historical Museum The Chandler Historical Museum houses a variety of interesting displays and archives on the City's history. 178 E. Commonwealth noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday (480) 782-2717 Golf Ocotillo Golf Resort A very challenging course and one of the best-manicured courses in the Valley, with 23 out of 27 water holes. This award-winning facility offers amenities that are normally associated only with the finest private clubs. Ocotillo has become the benchmark of quality for the highest standards in public golf. The same attention to detail and superb quality also flows throughout the remainder of Ocotillo's facilities.. 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive, Chandler, AZ 85248 Tel: (480) 917-6660, Toll Free (888) 624-8899 BearCreek Golf Course is a 36 hole, daily fee course by Nicklaus Design. It consists of The Bear course and The Cub course. Nicklaus Design created BearCreek in the Heathland tradition. (A Heathland course is an inland links golf course.) The 18 hole, par 71 championship Bear Course measures more than 6800 yards from the championship tees. Nicholas Design took great care in the creation of the par 59 Cub Course to give it the same feel as The Bear Course. 500 E. Riggs Rd. Chandler, AZ 85249 Tel: 480-883-8200 Sheraton Golf Resort Golf has been a tradition at San Marcos since 1913 with the first grass golf course ever built in Arizona. This 6,500 yard 18-hole course is conveniently located on the property; accommodating tournaments with up to 144 players and offering sparkling ponds, mature Tamarisk trees, and expansive fairways. Superstition Springs Rated in the Top 100 municipal courses in the USA. Expansive bunkers, unique mounding, multiple tee placement and dazzling water holes characterize the Greg H. Nash design. Located 10 miles east of our community. Foothills Much like a Scottish links-type course with desert terrain. Designed by Tom Weiskopf, this course is located in the "Foothills" of South Mountain. A beautiful setting 10 miles west of our community. Club West The "Diamond of the Desert" and one of the Valley s best. Offers 18 Championship holes of scenic golf. Dramatic elevation changes with winding fairways through 180 acres of Sonoran Desert. Located just minutes from our resort in the foothills of South Mountain Preserve. Gold Canyon Cut out of the foothills of the scenic Superstition Mountains it s one of the Southwest s finest courses. Designed by Hardin/Nash/Cavannaugh, it features two of Arizona s "favorite 18 holes." You have not played golf in Arizona until you have challenged The Canyon! Colleges and Universities Chandler/Gilbert Community College 2626 E. Pecos Road Chandler, AZ 85225-2499, General information: Tel: (480) 732-7000 Financial aid office: (480) 732-7311 Admissions office: (480) 732-7320 Golf Academy of Arizona 295 W. San Marcos Drive Chandler, AZ 85225, General information: Tel: (800) 342-7342 Financial aid office: (480) 857-1574 Admissions office: (800) 342-7342 College of Beauty Arts and Science 2390 N. Alma School Road Ste. 101 Chandler, AZ 85224, General information: Tel: (480) 855-7901 Financial aid office: (480) 855-7901 Admissions office: (480) 855-7901

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