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The city of Peoria Municipal Complex is home to City Hall, the Council Chambers, the Main Library, the Development and Community Services Building, the Public Safety Administration Building, and the Municipal Court.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

City of Peoria Budget is managed by the Management and Budget Department. Find copies of the FY13 Program Buget and the CIP here.

The City Code and  Zoning Ordinace, with updates are located here. Also, find the City Charter, and legal statements related to the website, including our Privacy Notice.

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This section contains information and links to the Peoria Public Library's website, the Arts Commission, the Center for Performing Arts, and Annual Arts festivals and Celebrations. 

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The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres conduct spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex each February and March. Everything you need to know is at PeoriaSpringTraining.com.

A listing of area hotels, motels and RV Parks, listed by distance from the Peoria Sports Complex.

The city of Peoria, Arizona is proud to be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant," one of the finest water recreation areas in Arizona.

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The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts consists of a 280 seat main stage auditorium and an 80+ seat black box theater, designed to bring award winning community theater to downtown Peoria. 

Detailed information on hiking trails in Peoria. Discover locations, routes, parking, and other useful infomation.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

Special Events, sponsored and hosted by the city, held throughout the year at the Peoria Sports Complex, Oldtown Peoria and other areas.

The Peoria Sports Complex is home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners during spring training, and many other events throughout the year.

 

City of Peoria Hiking Trails

 

Please click to view safety tips when hiking the mountain trails. Click here to view our Safety Tips » 

 

The trail head for Sunrise and WestWing Mountain is at WestWing Neighborhood park, 27100 N. WestWing Parkway and services include: off-street parking, restroom facilities, and chilled drinking fountains from 6:00 a.m. to dusk.  There is also more convenient access to Sunrise Mountain trail at the WestWing Elementary School 26716 N. High Desert Dr.; Peoria, AZ 85383, however there are no comfort facilities at this location.  The school cannot guarantee parking spaces will be available, especially during the normal hours of operation. You will have greater success finding space to park on weekends, holidays, and during the summer months when school is not in session.  We discourage persons from parking in the adjacent neighborhoods to access the WestWing and Sunrise Mountain trails – please be courteous to the neighboring residents and use the neighborhood park or school parking lot for your hiking experience.

 

Yield iconThe trail head for East Wing Mountain is at Sonoran Mountain Ranch Park, 7098 W. Miner Trail; Peoria, AZ 85383 and it is located three miles north of Happy Valley Rd. on 67th Avenue.  The trailhead amenities also includes off-street parking, restroom facilities, and chilled drinking fountains from 6:00 a.m. to dusk.

 

Enjoy your hiking experience: play by the rules; hike safely; be courteous of others; and please keep Peoria's mountain spaces clean.   If you have further questions on the City's hiking trails, please contact Kirk Haines at 623-773-7120 or email Kirk.Haines@PeoriaAz.Gov.

 

 

New River Trail System and the Skunk Creek Trail System 

 

Bicyclist using the new trailNew River Trail System 

 

The New River Trail is designed to accommodate all non-vehicular users, including walkers, joggers, strollers, bicyclists, roller blades, and equestrians. 

 

The New River trail system is planned to be more than 25 miles in length with more than 18 miles of the trail located within Peoria.    The City is pleased that it has completed a continuous segment along the New River from Olive Avenue to Williams Road.

 

The New River system aligns along some of the City's local shopping, dining and entertainment venues making it a fun way to reach your destination.

 

Skunk Creek Trail System 

 

Family of bicyclers at New River TrailThe Skunk Creek trail is designed to accommodate all non-vehicular users, including walkers, joggers, strollers, bicyclists, roller blades, and equestrians.

 

The Skunk Creek Trail in Peoria is approximately 1.5 miles in length and connects the New River Trail with the Arizona Canal Diversion Channel (ACDC).  The ACDC continues for several miles east and southeast through Glendale, Phoenix and into Scottsdale. 

 

This trail connects to the Peoria Sports Complex making it a convenient and fun way to see a baseball game along with access to the other entertainment venues around the Sports Complex area.

 

 

Map and Trail Rules 

 

Click here to view trail system map.  Click here to view trail rules.