| Chino Valley At-A-Glance
With a population of around 8,000, the Town of Chino Valley is the smallest of the Tri-Cities. It's also more rural than either Prescott Valley or
Prescott. Spaces are wide open and you can see forever.
If its a larger parcel of land you seek, Chino Valley is a place to find it. The town also has attracted some land developers and builders, who are busy creating planned communities.
Once the Territorial Capital of Arizona, Chino Valley is located 115 miles from Phoenix and sits at an elevation of 4,750 feet. US Army Cavalry Lieutenant Amiel W. Whipple, named the town using the
Mexican word Chino for the abundant, curly, grass that grows in the area.
In 1864, the Territorial Capital of Arizona was moved to Prescott, 16 miles south of Chino Valley. The Town was incorporated in 1970.
Chino Valley has always supported agriculture. Residents have grown corn, alfalfa and pinto beans. Theyve also raised horses and cattle. To this day, homeowners in many areas are permitted to
have horses, chickens and other non-domestic animals on their property
Some of the recreational activities Chino Valley residents enjoy include:
Visiting historical landmarks
Taking scenic drives
Hiking in the Prescott National Forest -- 1.2 million acres surrounding the community
Riding on horse trails
Fishing, camping, and other lake activities are within an hours drive at Watson, Goldwater and Lynx Lakes to the south.
Proud of their heritage, the people of Chino Valley enjoy big festivities for Fourth of July and Labor Day, when the town hosts a First Territorial Capital celebration that includes a Territorial
Days Rodeo.
The Rodeo kicks off with a barbecue and dance and provides a weekend full of entertainment for all ages, including a pancake breakfast and sweet corn dinner. The Fourth of July festivities usually
end with one of the finest fireworks displays in the Tri Cities.
Chino Valley provides a variety of community services, including:
- Library
- Senior center
- Social services office
- Park
- Community center with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts
- Sports fields for the play of baseball, football and soccer
- A privately operated Medical Center/Urgent Care Facility
In addition, The Yavapai County Regional Medical Center is about 16 miles south a 20-minute drive depending on traffic in Prescott. And Prescott also
is home to the Veterans Administration Hospital on the site of the original Fort Whipple.
For more information about the community:
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
City of Chino Valley
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