Peoria
Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, Arizona, located in the northwest part of the Phoenix metropolitan area and considered a major suburb of Phoenix. The city was established in 1886 and incorporated on June 7, 1954, and today spans about 180 square miles.
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Schools
Peoria is served primarily by Peoria Unified School District #11, headquartered in Glendale, which provides primary and secondary education for most of Peoria along with parts of Glendale, Youngtown, Surprise, and surrounding unincorporated Maricopa County areas. The district operates 44 schools. Peoria High School, located at 11200 North 83rd Avenue in Peoria, is one of the district's high schools. Boundaries and specific school assignments can be looked up directly through the Peoria Unified School District website.
Getting around
Loop 101 (the Agua Fria Freeway) runs along Peoria's southeastern side and connects the city to Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and other parts of the Valley. Valley Metro operates local bus routes through the city, and the Peoria Park and Ride facility at 8323 W Peoria Avenue in Old Town provides connections to Route 83, Route 106, and the Grand Avenue Limited. Peoria is roughly 14 to 20 miles from downtown Phoenix, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serves the broader metro area.
Things to do
Peoria offers more than 40 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, including the Peoria Sunrise Mountain Preserve and Calderwood Butte Preserve. The 25,000-acre Lake Pleasant Regional Park, with over 100 miles of shoreline, provides boating, fishing, hiking, and camping, along with a marina at Pleasant Harbor. The Peoria Sports Complex serves as the spring training home for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. Downtown's Old Town Peoria area contains historic buildings and green spaces, while the P83 district offers additional entertainment options.
- Peoria was incorporated on June 7, 1954. Peoria, Arizona
- The city's total area is approximately 180.5 square miles. Peoria Facts
- Most of Peoria lies in Maricopa County, with a portion in the north in Yavapai County. Peoria, Arizona
- Peoria Unified School District #11 has 44 schools. Peoria Unified School District
- Peoria City Hall is located at 8401 W. Monroe St., Peoria, AZ 85345. About Peoria, Arizona
- Peoria's Park and Ride facility is located at 8323 W Peoria Avenue near Peoria and Grand Avenue in Old Town. Transit