| Litchfield Park is a planned residential community, 16 miles west of central Phoenix. In 2010 the population was listed as 5,476. It is a unique suburban community boasting a small town atmosphere and casual lifestyle. Litchfield Park is just north of Interstate 10 with easy access to metropolitan Phoenix.
It started in 1916 when Goodyear Tire and Rubber bought farm land to grow cotton to use in tire cords. This project was developed by Paul Litchfield, an executive with Goodyear. By 1926 they had thousands of acres under cultivation.
The City of Litchfield Park offers a range of community facilities including a recreation center with swimming pool and basketball court, library, three golf courses, and six parks with baseball and soccer fields. The library, parks and pools are open to the public.
The Wigwam resort hotel, a four-star establishment, is a highlight of Litchfield Park. It is one of Arizona’s first golf resorts. The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa celebrated its 75th anniversary during 2004. It boasts 331 rooms, conference facilities and three 18-hole golf courses. It was originally built for Goodyear executives visiting the farming operations.
In 1929, the Wigwam opened to the public and soon became a fashionable and exclusive resort. The Tierra Verde business district makes Litchfield Park a self-sufficient community and is the center of town. |
