What’s Going On In Pima Arizona?

What’s Happening in Pima County, Arizona?

Pima county has been growing at an astonishing rate in the past years. Just from
1990 to 2000 the population has increased by 26.5%. Investing in Arizona land
has quickly become the next gold rush and sure investment. The awesome year round
climate and the beautiful southwestern desert landscapes drives people to pack
up and head west.

Population, 2005 estimate 924,786
Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005 9.6%
Population, 2000 843,746
Population, percent change, 1990 to 2000 26.5%

County Profile!

Pima County covers 9,184 square miles. It ranges in elevation from 1,200
feet to the 9,185-foot peak of Mount Lemmon. Pima County has two Enterprise
Zones, one in South Tucson and portions of Tucson and the other in an unincorporated
portion of the county just southwest of Tucson.
Pima County is located in the southern portion of Arizona.

Local Hot Spots

Tucson Arizona

Ajo Country Club Golf Course -

Public 9-hole golf course open year-round is an oasis
of green, surrounded by desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum -

This world-class attraction immerses you in the diverse beauty
of the Sonoran Desert, showcasing the plants, animals and geology of this fascinating
region.

Crooked Tree Golf Course at Arthur Pack Park (Arthur Pack Golf Course) -

New name, same wonderful 18-hole championship desert golf course designed by Lee Trevino featuring
beautifully designed holes with mountain and desert vistas.

Colossal Cave Mountain Park -

Beautiful 2,400-acre desert park, on the National Register of
Historic Places, showcasing crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta
Quemada Ranch.

Kino Sports Complex -

Home of Tucson Electric Park – Spring Training facility for the 2001
World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks and the 2005 World Champion Chicago White
Sox.

Old Tucson Studios -

World Famous movie location and western theme park featuring live
musicals, thrilling action packed stunt shows, legendary gunfights, rides, gift
shops and great restaurants!

Pima Motorsports Park -

Pima County’s newest attraction and Southern Arizona’s legal
off-highway vehicle (OHV) park located near the Pima County Fairgrounds.

Southwestern International Raceway -

Drag racing track near the Fairgrounds where the National
Hot Rod Association (NHRA) races all kinds of cars from motorcycles to funny
cars.

Rillito Park Horse Racetrack -

Historical landmark for quarter horse racing for 50 years.