Queen Creek
History of Queen Creek
One of the many mines up in the mountains near the Town of Superior was called Queen Silver. At the base of the mine was a creek known as Picket Post Creek. It was named after the oddly shaped mountian above it. When the Silver Queen mine opened for production, the name Picket Post Creek was changed to Queen Creek.
City of Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek, with an incomparable climate, natural recreational opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle, is one of America's best small towns.
Community Location
It enjoys the benefits of small-town living close to a metropolitan area: low crime rates, easy commuting to and from metro-Phoenix, excellent air quality and a variety of recreational activities. Queen Creek, in the southeast corner of Maricopa County, is within 10 minutes of Williams Gateway Airport and 30 minutes of Sky Harbor International Airport.
Outdoor Recreation
If you enjoy the great outdoors, Queen Creek is the place for you. You can hike or ride a horse into the mountains and across trails into the countryside. If a more relaxing time is your idea of fun, you can sit on the patio and view the San Tan and Goldmine Mountains to the south, and the Superstition Mountains to the northeast.
The Town Hall, Founders' Park, Community Center, and local schools offer ball fields, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. Four 18-hole golf courses are also available within the Queen Creek area.
Industry
The access to both rail and Williams Gateway Airport, as well as large tracts of affordable land, have brought the Queen Creek area to the attention of industry. Both TRW and Arch Chemicals are located nearby.
Queen Creek's Calendar of Events
Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce