Queen Creek
Arizona
Town Of Queen Creek
Town of Queen Creek Vision
The Town of Queen Creek strives to honor our past, manage our present and embrace our future to create a quality, unique place for families and businesses.
Town of Queen Creek Mission
It is the mission of the Town of Queen Creek to provide a framework for a high quality of life, promote a strong sense of community and provide responsive public services in a caring, ethical, innovative and accountable manner.
About Us
Queen Creek's Name The Town of Queen Creek's name originated over a hundred miles away. Up in the eastern mountains surrounding the Town of Superior, the land is rich with supplies of ore. One of the many mines that opened up in those mountains was the Silver Queen. (Another was the Silver King, but it was later renamed the Magma Mine.)
At the base of the Silver Queen mine there was a creek known as the Picket Post Creek. It was named after the oddly shaped mountain above it (the one you can see today above the State Aboretum). When the Silver Queen Mine opened for production, the name of the Picket Post Creek was changed to Queen Creek. That creek runs down from the mountains, past the mine, through the Queen Creek Canyon, into the area surrounding the present day Town of Queen Creek.
By the time Arizona became a state in 1912, a true community had been formed in Queen Creek. Residents established traditions of neighborliness and rural fun. Some remember street dances, dips in local swimming holes, and sleeping under the stars during the summer.
The general store, church, and post office served as community gathering places, a practice still alive today. Many of the Town's founding families still choose Queen Creek as their home. Their names- Ellsworth, Power, Sossaman, Hawes, Combs, and Schnepf- on area roads help keep Queen Creek's heritage alive. Town dances, picnics, and celebrations remain popular.
Recent News
Queen Creek Names Bruce Gardner as Next Town Manager
The Queen Creek Town Council unanimously voted to appoint Bruce Gardner as Queen Creek’s next Town Manager, effective Jan. 23, 2023. With more than 28 years in the public sector, Gardner currently serves as Queen Creek’s Assistant Town…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek - Heating Safety Tips To Prevent Fires
As residents start to turn the heat on in their homes, the Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department wants to highlight the importance of staying safe. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating fires are the second leading cause…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek Fire And Medical Department Continues Commitment To Serving The Autism Community Members With Autism Certification Renewal
The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department has renewed its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, to continue fostering a more inclusive and understanding community. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education…
Read More »RFP 23-008 Fiber Master Plan
Notice Is Hereby Given that the Town of Queen Creek, Arizona will receive sealed Proposals for Fiber Master Plan RFP No. 23-008. Project Summary: The Town of Queen Creek is seeking proposals form experienced and qualified firms to conduct a…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek News Register For Queen Creek’s Citizen Leadership Institute By Monday, November 14
Registration for the Town of Queen Creek’s award-winning Citizen Leadership Institute (CLI) is open through Monday, Nov. 14. CLI is designed to engage residents through informative sessions that provide an in-depth look at Town programs,…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek News - Queen Creek Breaks Ground on Phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park
Queen Creek Breaks Ground on Phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park The Town of Queen Creek broke ground on phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park, located off of Sossaman Road, north of Ocotillo. The 13-acre expansion is slated to open in late 2023 and…
Read More »RFP 23-010 Municipal Water Tank Cleaning Services
Notice Is Hereby Given that the Town of Queen Creek, Arizona will receive sealed Proposals for Municipal Water Tank Cleaning Services RFP No. 23-010. Project Summary: The Town of Queen Creek is seeking qualified firms to provide water tank…
Read More »Town of Queen Creek : Town Council Approves Freezing Primary Property Taxesfor 5 Years, Saving Residents and Businesses Money
During the Nov. 2 meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council unanimously approved resolution 1500-22, a new financial policy to freeze primary property taxes for existing taxpayers for the next five years. “This Council and previous Councils have…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek E-Newsletter - November2022
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Read More »Town Of Queen Creek : Register for the QC Recycles Drop-off Event on November 19
On Saturday, Nov. 19 the Town of Queen Creek will host a recycling event from 7 to 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Town’s Field Operations Facility located at 19715 S. 220th Street (located on 220th Street, north of Queen Creek Road). …
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek : Fire And Medical Department Celebrates Promotions
The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department (QCFMD) recently celebrated the promotion of seven employees with a badge-pinning ceremony, including naming a new Deputy Chief. Matthew Skowron has been promoted to Deputy Chief at QCFMD. Skowron…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek : QCPD partners with Walgreens for National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day
The Queen Creek Police Department looks forward to participating in the 23rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29. QCPD is partnering with the Walgreens located at 21212 E. Ocotillo Road. Officers will be present to collect…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek News - John Kross to Retire as Queen Creek Town Manager
John Kross to Retire as Queen Creek Town Manager After serving the Queen Creek community for more than 26 years, Town Manager John Kross will retire effective Jan. 20, 2023. The Town Council will be considering appointment of a replacement at an…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek Outreach Efforts Recognized By Local And National Organizations
The Town of Queen Creek’s communication and marketing efforts were recently honored with two awards from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), four awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Phoenix…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek to Host Free Community Pancake Breakfast FeaturingTouch-A-Truck and Flu Shots
Wake up to “what’s cooking” in Queen Creek at the free pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. This year, the event will be held at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Rd., Queen Creek. Hosted by…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek News QCFMD Urges Families To Create A Home Escape Plan In Case Of A Fire
The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (QCFMD) is observing National Fire Prevention Week by urging families to understand the importance of having a home escape plan. Using the slogan “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape”,…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek Michele Brown Receives Award For Professional Excellence
The Town of Queen Creek’s Human Resources Director, Michele Brown, recently received the Ann Byrnes SPHR Award for Professional Excellence from the Arizona Society for Human Resource Brown 2021Management (AZSHRM). The award honors an…
Read More »About Town E-Newsletter - October 2022
National Fire Prevention Week - Oct. 9-15 The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (QCFMD) is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek : The Queen Creek Fire And Medical Department Seeking RecruitFirefighters who put Service Above Self
New hires are tentatively scheduled to join Class 23-1 at the Gilbert Regional Training Center beginning in March 2023. Upon successful completion of the academy graduates will begin duties at an assigned fire station in Queen Creek. “We…
Read More »Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Grant Helps QCPD Officers Address DUI
The Queen Creek Police Department (QCPD) received a grant of $132,377 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. QCPD is using the funding to help address speeding and impaired driving by purchasing equipment and having more officers assist…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek Celebrates Sonoqui Wash Trail Improvements
The Town of Queen Creek celebrated the completion of the Sonoqui Wash Trail improvement project, from Hawes Road to Crismon Road, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The project, completed by Nesbitt Contracting, included extending the Sonoqui Wash…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek News : New motorcycle law going into effect in Arizona
A new law impacting motorcycle riders is going into effect in Arizona starting Saturday, September 24. Motorcycle lane-filtering will now be legal in Arizona. This means motorcycles will be able to move alongside and pass a car when the car is…
Read More »Town Of Queen Creek - RFP NO. 23-009 Downtown Queen Creek Arts And Placemaking Master Plan
The Town is seeking qualified firm(s) to create a Public Arts Master Plan that will assist the Town in establishing an approach to public art & placemaking, identify resources for the support of public art & placemaking throughout Queen…
Read More »Donate Candy For QC’S Trunk Or Treat And Purchase VIP Experience
The Town of Queen Creek is seeking candy donations from the community for the annual Halloween event. Trunk or Treat, presented by Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, will be held from 5?9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 on…
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