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Avondale Lifestyle |
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To keep pace with
the rapidly growing population, a variety of cultural, economic,
recreational and educational advantages have evolved. Resources
range from the programs of the West Valley Arts Council to the
academic resources of Estrella Mountain Community College and
Universal Technical Institute. From the soccer fields of Friendship
Park to the high excitement of Phoenix International Raceway, (PIR)
Avondale has something for everyone. PIR is billed as the world s
fastest one-mile paved oval and plays host to NASCAR, Indy Racing
League and USAC open-wheel cars. PIR hosts two NASCAR events
annually, each attracting nearly 400,000 enthusiasts and hundreds of
race teams, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars into the
state and local economy.
Friendship Park
is a recently completed $5.6 million youth sports complex funded in
part by the Maricopa Tourism and Sports Authority. This facility has
become host to various sporting events including soccer, Pop Warner
Football, baseball and softball. The park features 11 soccer fields,
4 baseball fields, a dog park, and a sculpture garden with a
traditional Japanese gazebo generously donated by the community of
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Shopping |
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No matter what your
looking to do, shopping at Avondale is a great way to spend the
day.
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Golf Courses |
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Come to Cold Water Golf Club .The result
is a combination of spectacular elevated tees, deep swales and
cascading fairways. Only in North Scottsdale, or some of the
Valley's foothill courses, can you find such rolling terrain and
dramatic, undulating golf holes. What's more, the setting is
framed by mountain views, native grasses, meandering washes, and
two placid lakes.
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Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is one of the fastest
growing educational centers within the Maricopa Community College
system; enrollment is projected to grow to more than 20,000 students
in the next 15-20 years. Located adjacent to the EMCC campus will be
the future home of the West Valley Arts Council, a regional
organization that is striving to bring arts and culture in its many
forms to the region.
Avondale prides itself on service to the public. To better serve the
residents, the Avondale Civic Center opened in December 2003
providing a one-stop-shop government center complex. Located on a
60-acre parcel along Avondale Boulevard, just south of Van Buren
Street, this 105,000 sf facility includes City Hall, the Police
Administration Building and the Avondale Municipal Court.
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