Glendale, Arizona is located in the northwest section of the Phoenix metropolitan area.   Given a population of 225,000 and growing, Glendale has become the 4th largest city in Arizona.

With its strong school system and an array of recreational amenities,  Glendale is an appealing choice for families relocating to the Phoenix area.   With two professional sports stadiums, the community has become a national destination for a host of sporting events.   The City is also home to over 60 parks, including the 1,185 acre Thunderbird Mountain Park in the northern edge of the City.  Numerous hiking, biking and equestrian trails travel throughout the community.

Glendale is also becoming a cultural destination.  Within the vibrant downtown area is a full-purpose Civic Center, as well as one of the nation´s top antique shopping districts.  Between the Historic Old Towne and Catlin Court areas are over 80 specialty stores, antique shops and numerous restaurants.  Glendale is also host to a number of festivals-including the Jazz and Blues Fest, the Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights Spectacular, and the Glendale Chocolate Festival.

The City offers a host of different shopping and dining experiences.  The new Westgate Center sports and retail complex offers top notch dining, movie and shopping.  The beautifully designed Arrowhead Towne Center along Bell Road offers 1.3 million-square-feet of stores and eateries, including five department achors, a 14-screen AMC Theatre, sit-down restaurants, and more than 170 specialty retailers.