Litchfield Park
Arizona
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City of Litchfield Park Vision Statement: "Together, through responsible government and citizen involvement, we will enhance the City of Litchfield Park while preserving the City's unique beauty, heritage and community values fostered by our founder, Paul Litchfield."
About Us
The City of Litchfield Park was incorporated in 1987 to provide superior municipal services, which enhance quality of life, foster positive business relations, and maintain a safe environment in an atmosphere of fairness and trust.
History
Litchfield Park is a planned residential community, 16 miles west of central Phoenix. 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 was incorporated in 1987.
Litchfield Park started in 1916 when Goodyear Tire and Rubber bought farm land to grow Egyptian long-staple cotton to use in tire cords. This project was developed by Paul Litchfield, then a junior executive with Goodyear.
The company town was given his name in 1926. Litchfield Park was headquarters for Goodyear Farms, which had thousands of acres under cultivation. From 1931 to 1944, it was also the test site for Goodyear auto, truck and tractor tires. In the 1960's, Litchfield Park designed a master-plan for development including several self-sufficient villages.
City Of Litchfield Park
City of Litchfield Park Vision Statement: "Together, through responsible government and citizen involvement, we will enhance the City of Litchfield Park while preserving the City's unique beauty, heritage and community values fostered by our founder, Paul Litchfield."
About Us
The City of Litchfield Park was incorporated in 1987 to provide superior municipal services, which enhance quality of life, foster positive business relations, and maintain a safe environment in an atmosphere of fairness and trust.
History
Litchfield Park is a planned residential community, 16 miles west of central Phoenix. 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 was incorporated in 1987.
Litchfield Park started in 1916 when Goodyear Tire and Rubber bought farm land to grow Egyptian long-staple cotton to use in tire cords. This project was developed by Paul Litchfield, then a junior executive with Goodyear.
The company town was given his name in 1926. Litchfield Park was headquarters for Goodyear Farms, which had thousands of acres under cultivation. From 1931 to 1944, it was also the test site for Goodyear auto, truck and tractor tires. In the 1960's, Litchfield Park designed a master-plan for development including several self-sufficient villages.