Glendale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona roughly 9 miles northwest of Downtown Phoenix. It’s is a wonderful area that continues to grow every day. Getting to and from the area has never been easier. Visitors can fly right into Phoenix Sky Harbor International. There is nonstop service to over 105 domestic and 23 international markets.
Looking for a quick getaway? A girl’s weekend? A boy’s weekend? No matter what brings you to the area, You will have an amazing experience here in. Glendale. From sports and entertainment to amazing restaruants and hotels. There is always plenty going on in Glendale
Glendale has a thriving arts and culture scene. There are historic areas and world-class museums. There is the ARIZONA DOLL & TOY MUSEUM and MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM. There is the WEST VALLEY SYMPHONY and the ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE. Not to mention the XERISCAPE BOTANICAL GARDEN and the DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN. There is simply so much to do in this wonderful area.
Oh and by the way, did you know the Historic Downtown has been named by USA Today and Sunset Magazine as one of the country’s ten best places for shopping.
School District
Glendale Elementary School District (GESD) provides educational services to more than 10,500 students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade in 18 schools and one alternative program. The District’s has roughly 1,500 employees and their main focus is catering and meeting the needs of the student body!
To See the Complete List of Schools K – 8 Please click HERE!
To Determine school zoning and transportation please click HERE!
Glendale High School District – Glendale Union High School District serves the communities of Phoenix and Glendale and encompasses 60 square miles. There are 9 high schools, grades 9-12, enrolling 16,800 students.
High Schools
Hiking and Biking
Please, when you are here, enjoy the miles and miles of trails Glendale offers. People come from all over to experience Hiking. Please grab a free copy of the TRAIL INFORMATION so you can be prepared for adventure and fun!
There is so much information available for Hiking. The Visit Glendale website provides a ton of information including safety precautions. Please review all information if you plan on spending a few hours or an entire day hiking.
Biking is another fabulous way to spend the day here. The most popular spots for biking are:
- GRAND CANAL LINEAR PARK
- SAHUARO RANCH PARK
- SKUNK CREEK LINEAR PARK
- THUNDERBIRD PARK
- THUNDERBIRD PASEO PARK
ps did you know about Glendale’s Bikeways and Bicycle Program? Glendale supports a Bicycle Program each year to encourage its residents to ride bikes. Bikes are inexpensive to operate, it’s a great mode of transportation, it helps contribute to clean air, and IT’S GREAT EXERCISE!
Golf in Glendale
You guessed it, you can gold right here in the West Valley. There are 3 golf courses right here, not to mention many others within a short driving distance.
Shopping in Glendale
They do love their shopping here in Glendale. There are quite a few options for shopping but I’ll stick to some of the favorites!
Historic Downtown Glendale is not to be missed. It’s really 2 neighborhoods – Historic Catlin Court and Old Towne. There are famous antique stores and a variety of places to eat. The 2 neighborhoods take up nearly 10 square blocks. But don’t be scared. You can easily spend a day there walking around and you will see much of it. It’s totally worth it to see the array of unique and eclectic local shops!
Westgate Entertainment District is up next This is one of the largest, urban developments in North America. When it’s finished it will include up to eight million square feet of shopping, entertainment, dining, parks, office space, hotels, and residential units. Westgate Entertainment District is also the site of Gila River Arena, home to the NHL Arizona Coyotes and State Farm Stadium.
Arrowhead Towne Center, For the most part, this is your standard “mall concept”. There are over 170 retailers and restaurants and the 4 anchors are: Dillards, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney and Macy’s.
Parks, Recreation and MORE!
If you like the outdoors or all about sports and athletics, Glendale is the place for you. There are miles of trails and countless acres of parks. Hiking enthusiasts love Glendale. There are close to 40 miles of hiking trails here. Let’s take a peek at some of the fabulous outdoor activities in Glendale:
Glendale Area Parks
- FOOTHILLS PARK
- NORTHERN HORIZON PARK
- SAHUARO RANCH PARK
- THUNDERBIRD CONSERVATION PARK
- THUNDERBIRD PASEO PARK
Biking is so popular in Glendale there are even biking organizations to join!
Local Biking Organizations
Restaurants and More
- Ajo Al’s
- Arrowhead Grill
- Don Rubens Mexican Restaurant
- Haus Murphy’s
- Kiss the Cook Restaurant
- La Piazza al Forno
- Mike and Ronda’s The Place
- Popos Fiesta Del Sol
- Skewers Mediterranean Grill
- The Spicery
- Yard House
Where to Stay
- ALOFT GLENDALE AT WESTGATE
- COMFORT SUITES GLENDALE – STATE FARM STADIUM AREA
- HAMPTON INN & SUITES PHOENIX GLENDALE – WESTGATE
- HOLIDAY INN BY IHG
- HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PHOENIX – GLENDALE SPORTS DISTRICT
- RENAISSANCE PHOENIX GLENDALE HOTEL & SPA
- TRU BY HILTON PHOENIX GLENDALE WESTGATE
- RESIDENCE INN PHOENIX GLENDALE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
