Peoria is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area northwest of downtown Phoenix. The city sits along the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway), which passes through Peoria on its arc around the Valley of the Sun.
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Schools
Public schools serving Peoria are primarily part of the Peoria Unified School District, headquartered in Glendale, which has 44 schools and about 35,466 students as of the 2023-24 school year. Portions of Peoria are also served by the Deer Valley Unified School District, headquartered in Phoenix. Residents can look up specific school boundaries through school district boundary maps.
Getting around
Peoria is located near the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) and is easily accessible from Interstate 10. Major thoroughfares in the city include Bell Road running east-west and 83rd Avenue running north-south. The city offers Valley Metro transit options including multiple fixed bus routes connecting to other Valley cities, along with a Park and Ride facility and Dial-a-Ride service.
Things to do
Lake Pleasant Regional Park is located within Peoria city limits and is described as a 23,362-acre park offering activities on both land and water. The Peoria Sports Complex serves as the spring training home for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. Peoria's historic Old Town area includes Osuna Park, the city's oldest park, which opened in the early 1900s and features walking paths, picnic areas, and public art installations. The city's Parks and Recreation Department also manages community parks including Rio Vista Community Park, Pioneer Community Park, and Paloma Community Park.
- Peoria Unified School District had 44 schools and 35,466 students in the 2023-24 school year. Peoria Unified School District
- Loop 101 is a 60.99-mile semi-beltway around the Phoenix metropolitan area. Arizona State Route 101
- The first segment of Loop 101 opened in November 1988, a two-mile stretch from Peoria Avenue to Northern Avenue in Peoria. Arizona State Route 101 - AARoads Wiki
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park covers about 23,362 acres and is located within Peoria city limits. 12 Things To Do In Peoria AZ - Eagle Ridge Apartments
- The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2006 with a 250-seat theatre. 12 Things To Do In Peoria AZ - Eagle Ridge Apartments
- Osuna Park is named after Johnny E. Osuna, a former city council member who served from 1980 to 1987. Talk of the Town