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Located north of Prescott Valley, the Grand Canyon National Park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world, Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site and the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Located in Yavapai County, Prescott Valley lies between the cities of Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Fifteen years ago, with assistance from the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Prescott Valley Art Guild was established. Art and culture are embraced and encouraged through this organization, which actively promotes imagination and creativity from the community. Acclaimed artists and teachers teach workshops and classes through the Guild.
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Prescott College, a private college for the study of liberal arts and the environment, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. There are also business seminars available with classes that are just for fun and recreation. There are many opportunities for business relocation and growth in the Prescott Valley area.
Residents find traveling around town, as well as the entire state of Arizona, to be convenient and easily accessible. Within close proximity to Interstates 17 and 40, it is no wonder that a day’s drive can take you to Tucson, Las Vegas and even Los Angeles.
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Fain Park is home to a historical mining display, as well as ancient Native American ruins. In the contemporary town center, Harkins Theater, a 14-screen cineplex, anchors an entertainment district, which includes restaurants, shops, a family fun center, and a miniature golf course. Our mountainous, high-desert surroundings lead to well-established neighborhoods with clean, quiet streets.
Youth Arts month, along with Family Arts Day, is celebrated in March. On the outskirts of town are the towering pines of Prescott National Forest, where there are thousands of acres available for hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing and camping. Lynx Lake, Goldwater Lake and Watson Lake are just a few miles up the road, as are the rugged Mingus Mountains with their spectacular vistas. Phoenix may be the official state capital, but when it comes to recreation, leisure-time activities and good old-fashioned fun, Prescott Valley is the real capital of Arizona.
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Shopping in Prescott Valley is active, with a community that recognizes the economic and personal benefits of shopping locally. The town offers a variety of shopping options, and its inviting central business district commands several square blocks in the heart of the community. Prescott Valley Crossroads and the Glassford Hill Marketplace shopping centers offer major retail stores that complement the many fine specialty shops in the area. One may find home furnishings and accents, books, antiques and collectibles, as well as numerous eateries and professional services.
Prescott Valley is fortunate to have an outstanding community of healthcare providers that serve the needs of our growing region. For advanced acute care services, our residents look to Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) East Campus, a 50-bed hospital located in the heart of Prescott Valley. The East Campus is part of the Yavapai Regional Medical Center, a private, not-for-profit healthcare provider and the largest employer in Yavapai County. YRMC East provides a wide range of healing services that include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, medical laboratory services, advanced wound care, cardiopulmonary care, inpatient and outpatient medical imaging, and much more. Now in its 46th year, the Prescott Center for the Arts has been the biggest contributor to the community’s cultural and artistic needs. They vigorously provide entertainment, education and participation for our town’s residents and showcase a full season of community theatre.
Today, Prescott Valley is one of the fastest-growing non-metropolitan towns in America. We now have more than 39,000 residents and we continue to grow…but we are still proud to offer a friendly, small-town atmosphere that makes us one of the nation’s most desirable communities in which to live and work. A mayor, six council members and a town manager govern the town of Prescott Valley, actively promoting and preparing for our city’s future.
YRMC’s BreastCare Center features state-of-the-art diagnostic and patient navigation services and has the only Breast MRI of its kind in Arizona…designed from the ground up to study breast tissue. Any way you study it, Prescott Valley is a community that believes in education. Students of all ages and interests have opportunities to learn and improve themselves through a combination of public schools, charter schools and private schools, all complimented by several colleges and universities. On standardized tests, Prescott Valley students exceed state averages and compare favorably with national averages for ACT and SAT scores. For students looking for courses in technical education, Mountain Institute JTED offers many classes both on campus and in partnership with business.
The Prescott Valley Police Department is currently staffed with 62 sworn personnel and 16 civilian positions divided into two main divisions. The Field Services Division consists of patrol, traffic, K9, animal control and a special response team. The Support Services Division consists of criminal investigations, school resource and records. In addition, the chief’s Administrative Section consists of administrative support, training/background coordination and volunteers. PVPD also belongs to a regionalized dispatch center housed in Prescott.
This monument, along with its Walk of Honor, stands out to honor all who have served, serve and will serve in our armed forces. Acting as the city’s municipal airport, the facility ranks behind Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport as the second-busiest airport in the state and 31st in the country. Great Lakes Airlines provides commuter service to Los Angeles International Airport. Considered one of the most highly-acclaimed universities of its kind around the globe, recent renovations have garnered as many new students as it has praise from industry experts. Lockheed Martin’s Western Region Flight Service Center is also located in Prescott Valley.
Located throughout the town are a wide variety of fine restaurants and convenient fast-food establishments. A medley of culinary delights awaits; from zesty Mediterranean dishes and exotic Oriental creations to south-of-the-border specialties and down-home Midwest cooking. Whether you want a quick bite on the run, a family dinner or a five-star dining experience, Prescott Valley has it all. The Town of Prescott Valley, along with the Humboldt Unified School District and Arizona Department of Transportation, act as the major public employers. Prescott Valley’s charter and private schools also serve the community well. The Prescott Valley Event Center is home to numerous concerts, family shows and community events.
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