The Wickenburg Way
Visit Wickenburg, Arizona
The people of Wickenburg choose this community not just as a place to live but also as a way of life.
A smiling welcome is in every greeting. Friendliness and the warm spirit of good neighborliness are as evident in Wickenburg as is the inexhaustible supply of sunshine that bathes the region. A visitor meets it at every turn, whether his mission leads him to business contacts with townspeople or to the ranches, where the most hospitable hosts in the world bid welcome.
Western hospitality is no catchpenny phrase here. As befits this truly welcoming town, hospitality and friendliness are a charming part of the town’s personality, as genuine and as real as the surrounding hills.
Wickenburg is a town where visitors are warmly welcomed whether the stay is an hour, month or season. It doesn’t matter where a person is from or who they are – the important thing is that they’re here.
WICKENBURG’S WINTER IS FULL OF SUNSHINE
Wickenburg, Arizona, owes its perfect setting to a generous and bountiful Mother Nature. The town, with all the charming features of a typical Western community, nestles in the rich verdure of the Hassayampa River Valley. Surrounded by rugged mountain ranges that break the force of the winds and nourished by an unlimited supply of pure mountain water, this valley offers unique advantages.
During the winter season, the abundant sunshine, aided by gentle warm winds, makes the days delightfully temperate. The nights are crisp and so clear that the stars, moon and planets stand out against a blue-black sky. During the summer, mountain breezes from the north generously reduce the daytime temperatures and make the nights cool. The 2,100-foot altitude and clean, dry air are beneficial to those with health problems.
Welcome to Wickenburg
We invite you to take a few minutes to read through this guide and learn more about us. Please patronize the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce member businesses listed. By their membership, these individuals and businesses show their growing and continued support for the Chamber and Wickenburg.
The Chamber is committed to enhancing the town’s quality of life through numerous programs. The Chamber attempts to fulfill its mission through the efficient running of various committees, including film, education, tourism, transportation, community development, governmental affairs, ambassadors and special events.
Chamber membership has many benefits. Members gain exposure through the Chamber’s membership directory, monthly Business After Hours mixers, participation in committee activities and by attending the numerous seminars, business over breakfast, and quarterly luncheon meetings. Members are informed of Chamber activities through a monthly e-Blast, the Chamber’s Facebook page, website and our monthly newsletter, The Hassayampa Alert.
Most often, the Chamber is the first contact for visitors, new residents and businesses coming into the area. Through public relations, the Chamber works closely with the Town of Wickenburg, hospitality members and regional and state tourism agencies to provide valuable information.
We respond to thousands of telephone calls, letters, email inquiries and walk-in visitors who want relocation and tourism information. Membership in the Chamber offers an opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to promoting growth and creating an economically sound future for Wickenburg – a great place to live, work and play. The Chamber – the Voice of Business since 1931.
WHAT IS A CHAMBER?
We are an economic development engine, the voice of business in our community, serving as an advocate for business owners and working every day to make our community a better place to live, work and play.
The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of over 450 businesses, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Its mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous economy and effective advocacy for its members.
Wickenburg Chamber Brand Purpose
The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce exists to be the:
Catalyst for Business Growth
Convener for Leaders and Influencers
Champion for Stronger Communities.
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP
President Brent McKeever
McKeever’s ACE Hardware
President-Elect Geri Fair,
Desert Cypress Mobile Home & RV Park
Secretary Jessie Solper,
The Dumpster Diva
Treasurer Rachel Willis,
WUSD, Wickenburg High School
Past President Brenda Hershkowitz,
Premiere Tax and Accounting Services
Board of Directors
David Stander,
Edward Jones
Sandy Beach Kester,
The Twisted Dogwood
Ashely Meece,
Arizona Public Service
Tifanie Moore,
Studio Two70, LLC
Ex-Officio Councilman Kelly Blunt,
Town of Wickenburg
STAFF
Julia Brooks, Executive Director
Mike Wallace, Administrative Assistant
Sheila Goode, Office Coordinator
Sierra Blunt, Digital Guru
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
Anita’s Cocina
Arizona Public Service
Badowski & White, CPA
Best Western Rancho Grande
Castle Hot Springs Resort
Core Construction
Cox Communications
Crescent Crown Distributing
Debbie Blunt, TheAppreciationFactor.com
Desert Cypress Mobile Home/RV Park
Edward Jones
Flying E Ranch
Freeport McMoRan
Jones Auto Center
M3 Companies
McKeever’s ACE Hardware
My Father’s Retirement Ranch
National Ropers Supply
Premiere Tax and Accounting Services
Rancho de los Caballeros
Real Country 96.3
Rovey Farming
The Twisted Dogwood
The Wickenburg Sun
UMB Bank
Western Laundry Arizona
Wickenburg Community Hospital
Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club
Annual Events in Wickenburg
Annual Events in Wickenburg, Arizona
February
GOLD RUSH DAYS & SENIOR PRO RODEO
This 71-year-old, award-winning annual event is a celebration of Wickenburg’s ranching and mining heritage. For three action-filled days, thousands of visitors and participants enjoy the multitude of activities that make up this Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce–sponsored event.
Festivities begin with a shootout on Frontier Street that kicks off a wild, rootin’-tootin’ Western weekend. Spectators line the streets on Saturday as one of the largest parades in Arizona passes by. Cowboys from all over the country gather Saturday and Sunday afternoon to participate in the senior pro rodeo.
In front of the Wickenburg Community Center and around Stone Park, families can enjoy a carnival, food booths, barbecue, artisan fair and much more. More activities and the free entertainment stage take place around the festival grounds.
A tradition as old as the town, unique mining contests are enjoyable to watch and educational as well. See gold panning, a mucking and drilling contest and other activities relating to the gold fever that once gripped the town.
Music, dancing, a real old-fashioned melodrama, horses, floats and food — they’re all a part of Wickenburg’s most action-packed weekend of the year. Visitors from all over the world mix and mingle with cowboys and garter girls.
The Arizona Centennial Commission recognized this occasion two years consecutively as a signature event. The Arizona Office of Tourism named it the Best Rural Event in 2009, and previously, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., recognized the celebration as one of the 100 Living Legacies in the U.S. This true Old West celebration demonstrates what true hospitality is all about Out Wickenburg Way.
March
COWGIRL UP! ART FROM THE OTHER HALF OF THE WEST
Each year, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum sponsors this exhibition. Established 14 years ago, this event highlighting Western female artists has become one of the most important sale and show in the country. westernmuseum.org
April
DESERT CABALLEROS
This week-long ride attracts cowboys from all over the world and from all walks of life. This breathtaking adventure has been a Wickenburg tradition for over 72 years.
July
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Staged on July 4, festivities include spectacular fireworks, as well as fun and games for the whole family at Sunset Park. Sponsored by the Town of Wickenburg and Cops Who Care.
September
FIESTA DE SEPTIEMBRE
For over 30 years, on the first Saturday of the month, the town celebrates its Hispanic heritage enjoying Latin music, folklorico dancers, mariachi music, an arts and crafts “mercado,” a Hispanic family photo exhibit, a kids “zona,” margarita, salsa, and guacamole contests and a tasty food fair. “Wickenburg Hispanic Pioneers: Nuestras Memorias,” a book about Wickenburg’s Hispanic pioneer families, is available at the Chamber office. (Sept. 7, 2019)
October
WICKENBURG FLY-IN & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Staged the second Saturday in October at the scenic Wickenburg Airport, this event features airplanes from all over the Southwest, information booths and a display of classic cars. (Oct. 12, 2019)
November
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
For 40 years, this three-day event on the second full weekend of the month has featured the Four Corner States’ championship contests for fiddle, flat-pick guitar, banjo and mandolin. Three nationally known bluegrass bands perform throughout the weekend. The event draws thousands of spectators from across the Southwest. (Nov. 8-10, 2019)
December
COWBOY CHRISTMAS POETRY GATHERING
For over 30 years, cowboy poets have visited Wickenburg the first weekend in December with offerings of poems, songs and stories relating to ranching and Western heritage.
CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
For over 24 years, parade entries covered with colorful lights have made their way through the streets of the historic downtown, starting at 6:30 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the parade grand marshals meet with children after the procession. Bring Christmas home from Wickenburg. (Dec. 13)
Things to Do in Wickenburg
Things to See & Do in Wickenburg Arizona
When was the last time you were someplace where you wanted to be outside all the time? That’s what a visit to Wickenburg is all about. Surrounded by scenic high Sonoran desert and mountains, it pulls us out into the beauty and the solitude of the Hassayampa Valley.
We hike trails lined with wildflowers, ride horses and then hop in a Jeep to experience natural trails and historic places. We can fish nearby lakes, participate or watch team roping at local arenas, ride a mountain bike, take a stroll around our historic downtown or sit and wait for the sunset, just as long as we can stay outdoors a little longer. We disconnect from the grid and reconnect with each other and have since 1863. www.outwickenburgway.com
DESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN MUSEUM
No visit to Wickenburg would be complete without a tour of “Arizona’s Most Western Museum.” Home to more than 400 works of Western art, including sculptures by famous artists Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. This 50-year-old museum is also known as one of Arizona’s finest. Visitors call it a jewel and invariably say they are amazed to find it so full of unexpected treasures.
Stop by and discover a room that tells history in miniature, along with an entire turn-of-the-century Wickenburg Street complete with a saloon and a general store. There’s an “Out on the Ranch” exhibit created for children of all ages. Adjacent to the museum, a lovely park is dedicated to the volunteers who keep the museum running. Be sure to take a look at the cowboy and his horse on the corner. “Thanks for the Rain” – by the late founder of the Cowboy Artists of America, Joe Beeler – is one of the most recognizable life-size bronze statues in Arizona. The Cultural Crossroads Learning Center adjacent to the museum has additional exhibits to enjoy. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; and closed Mondays, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
VULTURE CITY
This historic city offers a glimpse of what life was like mining for gold 150 years ago. We are delighted to say that many of the remaining buildings of Vulture City have been faithfully restored to their original design and artifacts have been organized.
The site is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission (cash only) is $15 for adults, $7 youth; children 6 and under are free. Guided tours are available Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. sharp from late October through April.
At the intersection of Highway 60/93 in Wickenburg, travel west on Highway 60/Wickenburg Way for 2.5 miles to Vulture Mine Road, then travel south 12 miles to the mine entrance, which is half a mile after milepost 15. Check the website for updated information:
www.vultureminetours.com or call (877) 425-9229
VULTURE PEAK
From Highway 60, head west to Vulture Mine Road and turn south; drive 6.4 miles to the signed trailhead turnoffs and turn left; drive 0.4 mile to the trailhead. A Chamber-produced hiking guide details parking and trail information for Vulture Peak and other hiking destinations. The Chamber gives a certificate upon completion of the hike.
YARNELL SHRINE OF ST. JOSEPH
Located in the little town of Yarnell, the shrine contains statues and plaques following the Stations of the Cross. Once in downtown Yarnell, watch for signs off of Highway 89.
HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR
The Chamber has developed a self-guided, four-color brochure pairing historic town buildings with a map of their locations. Listen to a narrated history on Wickenburg while walking around to view six character bronze sculptures, see colorful murals, and other bronze sculptures located throughout downtown. The guide is also available to download on smartphones.
JOSHUA FOREST PARKWAY
One of the largest remaining Joshua tree stands is found 30 miles northwest of Wickenburg on Highway 93. Springtime provides visitors with a breathtaking sight when the trees are in bloom.
HASSAYAMPA RIVER
An Apache word, Hassayampa roughly translates as “river that runs upside down,” a name attributed to the fact that its waters run underground.
A BIRD WATCHER’S PARADISE
Wickenburg is home to the Hassayampa River Preserve, first created by the Nature Conservancy and now managed by Maricopa County Parks, which stretches for five miles along the Hassayampa River. The upper Hassayampa River is known as the northern riparian or Box Canyon. Both locations are excellent for birding, experts have recorded more than 290 species. Sought-after species include red-shouldered hawks and vermilion flycatchers.
Wickenburg also boasts likely the largest concentration of migrating turkey vultures in the state each fall and spring, with hundreds roosting in tall trees around town, such as near the Hassayampa River Walk pedestrian bridge where you can also witness thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats emerging at sunset each evening in late summer and early fall. A wide variety of bird species can be observed year-round along the river corridor, so be sure to bring some binoculars and enjoy birding Out Wickenburg Way.
FRONTIER STREET
Buildings dating back to the early 1900s line this historic street, including the restored 1895 Santa Fe Depot, where the Chamber offices and official Arizona Visitor Information Center is located. Adjacent is the restored Drover Caboose and #761 A.T.&S.F. Locomotive, open on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October through Mother’s Day and closed during the summer. Nearby, the Wickenburg Veterans Memorial, built by American Legion Post 12, is a place for reflection and honoring area veterans.
The marble and stone memorial is located on the American Legion’s property facing the Chamber building and Frontier Street.
WICKENBURG MEMORIAL
Located just off Howard Court, this is the gravesite of town founder Henry Wickenburg who died in 1905. Visitors can park near the Chamber on Frontier Street and walk to the memorial about four blocks away. The memorial is adjacent to the Wickenburg-Boetto House on south Washington Street, open by appointment only.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts schedules a wide variety of performances in the intimate, 600-seat venue from November to April every year. World-class artists bring fresh new shows to the stage for locals and visitors alike.
The Webb Center features diverse genres, including dance productions; theatrical performances; as well as bluegrass, country, classical, jazz and folk music. Patrons of the Webb Center can look forward to performances in the 2019-20 Season by Carlene Carter, Canadian Brass, Zoppé Italian Family Circus, Sons of the Pioneers, The Texas Tenors and Glenn Miller Orchestra to name a few.
The Webb Center also produces a one-of-a-kind summer arts camp, Camp Imagination, for first through twelfth grade students each June.
For a complete schedule of performances and events visit dewpac.org or call the box office at (928) 684-6624. The box office is at 2001 W. Wickenburg Way; the theater is at 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd.
LIBRARY, COMMUNITY CENTER & MORE
The Wickenburg Public Library & Learning Center, Stone Park and the Wickenburg Community Center are west of the river on Apache Street. Coffinger Park and Ramada, the municipal swimming pool, tennis courts and a skate park are north of Sols Wash Bridge off Tegner and Swilling streets.
HASSAYAMPA RIVER WALK AT WISHING WELL PARK – Legend of the Hassayampa
In the late 1800s, Wickenburg, Arizona, was a Wild West boomtown reveling in silver, copper and gold glory holes. Its residents, perhaps in excess enthusiasm, exaggerated the potential of wealth in the area to the point that it became common in the West to call any teller of tall tales a Hassayamper, in honor of the Hassayampa River which flows through the area – that is when it flows, as it is usually bone dry.
The humor of the connection between the unique dry river and the tall tales told by those who resided near its banks inspired visitor Andrew Downing to write his famous “Legend of the Hassayampa.”
As Downing wrote, “There is a legend centuries old, by the early Spaniards told, of a sparkling stream that ‘lies’ under Arizona skies. Hassayampa is its name, and the title to its fame, is a wondrous quality known today from sea to sea. Those who drink its waters bright, red man, white man, boor or knight, girls or women, boys or men, never tell the truth again.”
The powers of the river have gone unchallenged for more than 155 years, and the spirit of old Downing has been served well by the residents of Wickenburg. In keeping with his sense of humor, and in an effort to maintain the legend, the town has erected “No Fishing From Bridge” signs on the pedestrian bridge that spans the dry river.
When you visit Wickenburg, stop at the Wishing Well near the river, drink of the Hassayampa, and you too will become a Hassayamper. The Hassayampa River Walk pedestrian bridge is located next to the Highway 93 Western entrance sign and is another location for many annual activities and events.
GARCIA LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE
Located three blocks north of Wickenburg Way on Tegner Street, the historic 1905 Little Red Schoolhouse was the first brick schoolhouse in town. Hispanic pioneer businessman Yngacio Garcia donated the land for to the school district. Call The Chamber to learn more about days and time the schoolhouse is open.
GRANITE MOUNTAIN
HOTSHOTS MEMORIAL PARK
From the trailhead, this 2.85-mile path through the Weaver Mountains leads you up to the observation deck. Based on their rank and tool order, 19 granite plaques set into rocks share a photo and a story of each fallen Hotshot with a message from the family. Additional interpretive signs provide information about wildland firefighting and benches allow you to rest and appreciate the beauty of the area. The park is 30 minutes north of Wickenburg; take Highway 89 to Yarnell, turn right at the park entrance. www.AZSTATEPARKS/com/hotshots
JAIL TREE
More than 200 years old, this mesquite tree at Tegner Street and Wickenburg Way once served as the town jail. A bronze sculpture sits next to the tree, where you’ll hear narration by pushing a button. A pedestrian-friendly walkway takes visitors through the next block into the town’s historic district. The mesquite tree has been recognized as one of the Arizona Centennial Witness Trees, and in 2016, it was designated as one of Arizona’s Magnificent Trees by the State of Arizona, State Forestry Department.
NOW PLAYING – ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT
Enjoy a long drive at three local courses, just a short drive from Phoenix.
LOS CABALLEROS GOLF CLUB
This course is ranked in the top five in Arizona by Golf Digest, as well as one of the top 75 resort courses in the entire U.S. Serene but potentially lethal is one description of the 18-hole championship course at Rancho de los Caballeros. Call the pro shop at (928) 684-2704 for tee times. Enjoy lunch or cocktails after your round at Los Caballeros Grill.
WICKENBURG GOLF CLUB
This 18-hole course is open to the public. Commonly referred to as a “Thinker’s” course, it will challenge golfers of all abilities while providing beautiful views of the surrounding Sonoran desert and Bradshaw Mountains. After your round, continue to soak in the desert vistas on the patio at the Hitching Post restaurant. Tee times may be made by calling the golf shop at (928) 684-2011.
WICKENBURG RANCH GOLF & SOCIAL CLUB
Big Wick – Play from just under 4,500 yards at the forward tees to more than 7,000 yards from the championship tees. The artfully crafted collection of six par-3, five par-5 and seven par-4 holes traverse through arroyos, which offer views of Vulture Peak and the Bradshaw Mountains. Each hole is a chapter in a larger story, with varying distances, compass directions and skill requirements woven into the experience. Li’l Wick, The 9-hole, par-3 course, plays 663 yards from the forward tees to 1,240 yards from the back tees.
Golfers of all skill levels from beginners to tour players will love the relaxed vibe, emphasized by music streamed around the course, relaxed dress code and no tee times. At the heart of the action sits the Watering Hole, complete with nine TVs and daily food and drink specials. Tee times may be made by calling the sport shop at (928) 668-5534. www.wickenburgranch.com
A POPULAR MEETING PLACE SINCE 1863
Wickenburg is rich in history and Western hospitality. The earliest inhabitants were the Apache Indians, followed by hunters, trappers, prospectors and ranchers. Seven generations have lived and worked in this town built along the legendary Hassayampa River. Hospitality and friendliness here are as genuine as the Arizona sunshine. The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is available to answer questions and provide literature about meeting locations. www.wickenburgchamber.com
NEARBY LAKES
Alamo Lake State Park
Located 75 miles northwest of Wickenburg, Alamo Lake is one of the best places to fish for bass in Arizona. The lake is situated in the Bill Williams River Valley where the Big Sandy River and Santa Maria River come together. It was created with the completion of Alamo Dam in 1968. The park has good wildlife viewing opportunities, and you may spot a bald or golden eagle. (928) 669-2088, AZSTATEPARKS.com
LAKE PLEASANT
Set on 23,362 acres, Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers 148 sites for RV and tent camping. Each developed site has water and electricity, a dump station, covered ramada, picnic table, barbecue grill and fire rings. Each semi-developed site and tent site has a covered ramada, picnic table, barbecue grill and fire ring. Restroom and shower facilities are offered to both types of campsites.
Set in the Northwest Valley, 30 miles east of Wickenburg, Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers activities, such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing — plus visits to the Discovery Center. Lake water levels can fluctuate throughout the year, typically reaching its highest level in the spring (March and April) and its lowest in the fall (October and November). 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., (928) 501-1710 www.Maricopacountyparks.net
Nearby Guest Ranches in the Phoenix Area
Nearby Guest Ranches in Phoenix Area
FLYING E RANCH
(928) 684-2690 | www.flyingeranch.com | vacation@flyingeranch.com
The Flying E Ranch, four miles west of Wickenburg off Highway 60, is a small, personable site for those seeking a dude/cattle operation. Guests enjoy the privacy of an authentic Western setting, exquisite scenery, miles of riding trails and fabulous homestyle food. The Flying E is open from Oct. 1 through July and is on the American Plan. Day horseback rides are offered and accommodations available at summer rates. The ranch celebrated its 70th Season in 2018-2019.
KAY EL BAR RANCH
(928) 684- 7593 | www.kayelbar.com | info@kayelbar.comm
The Kay El Bar Ranch opened in 1926. Nested on the banks of the Hassayampa River, the ranch is a national and state historical site, with space for 28 guests in authentic adobe buildings. Located 3.5 miles northwest of Wickenburg off Highway 93 and Rincon Road, this affordable and friendly ranch offers spectacular dining in the Sonoran Desert. Guests enjoy meals served in the hacienda-style dining room. American Plan includes meals, lodging and horseback riding. The season runs December through April.
RANCHO DE LOS CABALLEROS
(928) 684-5484 | www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com | info@ranchodeloscaballeros.com
Rancho de los Caballeros, celebrating its 71st season of operation in 2019-20, is situated among 20,000 acres of high Sonoran desert. The Gant family, the original owners and operators, ensure guests enjoy many of the same traditions and amenities that built this ranch into what it is today.
Visitors have access to a string of 100 horses to explore the real West; an 18-hole championship golf course that Golf Digest rated in the top 75 in the country; tennis courts with a resident pro; trap and skeet shooting; a heated outdoor swimming pool; spa services; desert Jeep tours; cookouts; mountain biking; hot air ballooning; and the outstanding Caballeros Kids program.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a meal in the dining room, which features a poolside breakfast and lunch buffet, as well as a dinner menu with five daily specials. It is on the American Plan, reservations are requested, and the ranch is open October through Mother’s Day. Group meetings are available onsite at the conference center.
RANCHO CASITAS
(928) 684-2628 | lkoughan@gmail.com
For over 50 years, Rancho Casitas has sat atop a hill with breathtaking views. Its Spanish-influenced casitas are completely furnished with fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and patios. It can accommodate long-term stays, and horse facilities are available. It is on the European Plan and is closed for the summer.
CASTLE HOT SPRINGS
(480) 367-6240 | www.castlehotsprings.com
The historic resort opened in January 2019 after a complete restoration. Travel down a dirt road. Watch as the steep rock walls rise around you. Turn a bend, and you have arrived. Nestled in the Bradshaw Mountains – 30 minutes east of Wickenburg, an hour north of Phoenix and a world away – is Castle Hot Springs Resort.
Carefully restored and rejuvenated with new life, Castle Hot Springs offers guests an elevated experience as unique as its location. For more than a century the springs have intrigued and enticed visitors.
Wickenburg at a Glance
Emergencies: 911
Road information: 511
Airport: (928) 684-1564
Business License: (928) 684-1569
Community Action Program
Office (CAP): (928) 684-7894
Churches
Many denominations serve Wickenburg. Stop by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce for a Guide to Wickenburg Churches.
Climate
Median annual temperature: 66.8° F
Average annual precipitation: 10.77 inches per year
Current weather/
National Weather: www.weather.gov
Communications
Internet Service
CenturyLink DSL: (800) 244-1111 (home)
(855) 891-4083 (business)
Cox Communications: (623) 444-8714
Trucom: (480) 689-4000
Grand Ave. Broadband: (623) 640-7883
Newspapers
The Wickenburg Sun (weekly): (928) 684-5454
The Shopper News (weekly): (928) 684-5454
The Arizona Republic : 800) 332-6733
Radio
KSWG 96.3 FM: (928) 684-7804
Television
7 Phoenix stations
Community Center: (928) 668-0565
Elevation
Wickenburg: 2,100 feet
Airport (6,000-foot runway): 2,382 feet
Fire: (928) 684-5411
Emergency: 911
Government: (928) 684-5451
Mayor / Town Council / Town Manager
Incorporated: June 19, 1909
www.wickenburgaz.org
Justice Court: (928) 668-0515
www.wickenburgtowncourt@courts.az.gov
Highway Department: (928) 684-2131
Library: (928) 684-2665
Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am. to 5:00 pm. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Internet access is available.
Livestock Inspector: (800) 294-0305
Location
Latitude: 33°97.’ north
Longitude: 112°8.’ west
Maricopa County: (602) 506-3011
www.maricopa.gov
Medical Services
Wickenburg Community Hospital is a nonprofit organization owned and operated by citizens of Wickenburg. Established in 1926 and like the tenacious Western spirit that built Wickenburg, the community hospital and clinics are committed to world-class health and wellness services where the patient, family and community come first. From pediatrics to geriatrics, the hospital’s team of knowledgeable practitioners provides health care for the entire family.
WCH promise to:
• Serve all patients
• Offer discounted fees for patients who qualify
• Not deny services based on a person’s race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, or sexual orientation
• Accept contracted insurance plans, including Medicare and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
Wickenburg Community Hospital is a federally designated Critical Access Hospital and a state-designated Level IV trauma center that supports the needs of residents and surrounding communities. The campus also includes a surgical and diagnostic center, rehabilitation center, infusion center, wound care center, specialized emergency medicine, advanced life-saving technology, critical cardiac care, Mayo Clinic tele-stroke partner, acute care, laboratory, medical imaging, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, internal medicine, family medicine, sports medicine, allergy program, interventional pain management program and venous insufficiency program.
Health & Fitness Center
Snap Fitness is a nationwide 24-hour gym and fitness center with cardio, strength and fitness plans at affordable prices to get fit and feeling great.
340 W. Wickenburg Wy., – (928) 232-4200.
Private practices are available in a variety of specialties throughout the community. See the complete listings in the membership directory of this publication under physicians, doctors, dentists, health care services, and other related fields.
Life Line Ambulance (800) 418-5523
www.lifelineaz.com
Staffed by paramedics and EMTs, it is supplemented by helicopter service from PHI in Wickenburg, which transfers critically ill and injured patients.
Air Evac Services
Air TransportFor assistance, dial 911
For helicopter transport subscription membership (888) 435-9744
www.phimedical.com
Marriage License: (928) 668-0533
Motor Vehicle Division
Driver’s licenses: (800) 251-5866
Museum
Desert Caballeros Western Museum: (928) 684-2272
Parks & Recreation(928) 684-5451 x 9
Passport information
U.S. Postal Service usps.com: (928) 684-2138 to schedule appointment
Pet Licenses/Clinics/Boarding
Maricopa County Animal Control: (602) 506-7387
Hassayampa Veterinary Services: (928) 684-3070
Humane Society of Wickenburg: (928) 684-8801
K9 Konnection: (928) 232-2611
Planning and Building/Permits: (928) 668-0512
Police/Sheriff
Maricopa County
Sheriff: (602) 876-1011/(928) 684-5411
Yavapai County Sheriff: (928) 771-3260
Wickenburg Police Dept. (928) 684-5411
Poison Control(800) 222-1222
Population: 10,000 (town/county) 30,000 (regional)
Public pool (928) 684-5451
Open Memorial Day through the end of August
Public safety
Residents enjoy excellent law enforcement services by officers from the Wickenburg Police Department, Maricopa County and Yavapai County Sheriff’s Departments, as well as the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The Town of Wickenburg and fire department provide fire protection by a team of dedicated employees.
Road conditions
ADOT: (888) 411-7623 or dial 511
www.AZ511.gov
ADOT Adopt-a-Highway Program: (602) 506-8600
Schools
Wickenburg Unified School District No. 9 is in northwest Maricopa County, north of metropolitan Phoenix. The district has an enrollment of 1,550 students and employs approximately 100 certified and 80 classified employees. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, WUSD will go to a four day week (Mon-Thurs).
Rapid student growth is anticipated as Phoenix West Valley housing developments are beginning to expand throughout the southern boundaries of the 916-square-mile district.
Schools in the district are configured by grade: Festival Foothills Elementary School, preK-8 (Buckeye, Arizona); Hassayampa Elementary School, pre-K–5; Vulture Peak Middle School, 6-8; and Wickenburg High School, 9-12. Wickenburg Virtual Academy is on the high school campus, offering a state and nationally recognized digital learning program for grades K-12. Wickenburg High School also offers industry level technical training provided by WestMEC and Move on When Ready-Grand Canyon Diploma. WUSD collaborates with the Del E.Webb Center for the Performing Arts on the WHS campus, which offers arts programming to grades K-12.
WUSD vision: Every child has hope; every student is a graduate; every graduate has a dream.
Visit www.wickenburgschools.org or call (928) 668-5350 for more information.
Wickenburg Christian Academy
Established in 1983 to offer Christ-centered instruction designed to develop thoughtful, articulate and well-rounded students, the academy offers a Legacy High School program that cultivates a Biblical worldview with a core program integrating history, literature and theology, along with Latin, apologetics, rhetoric and logic.
This highly-acclaimed program is available both on campus and by live webcast, either full-time or a la carte. Extracurricular activities include student council, volleyball, basketball, cross country, archery, community service and swim team. A student who earns a diploma from Legacy High School is ready for life, whether it is college, work, family or a totally different kind of adventure.
The academy’s “Little Learners” preschool is designed to partner with parents to establish the foundation for children’s spiritual, social, physical and cognitive development, starting at age 3. Half-day and full-day options are available Monday through Thursday. Classes provide structured activities to prepare students for kindergarten, teaching Bible verses, songs, letters, colors, numbers, shapes, writing fundamentals and more. Preschool applications are accepted year-round, based on availability.
Wickenburg Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational 501(c) iii ministry. To learn more, call (928) 684-5916, visit www.WickenburgChristianAcademy.org or follow the school on Facebook.
Senior Services
Meal on Wheels: (928) 684-7894 x 424
Senior Citizen’s Center
(CAP office): (928) 684-7894
Size: 25 square miles
Slogan: Out Wickenburg Way
Taxes
Town of Wickenburg: (928) 684-5451
www.wickenburgaz.org
Maricopa County: (602) 506-3406
Info Line: (800) 540-5570
www.treasurer.maricopa.gov
State of Arizona
Income: (602) 255-3381
Business
Bed tax – Local: 3.00%
Maricopa County
Transient Lodging: 7.27%
Yavapai County Transient Lodging: 6.325%
Sales taxes
Local: 2.20% 3.00%
Single item purchases – 1.69% if item is more
than $5,000
State & Maricopa County Tax: 6.30%
Local Tax: 2.20% = 8.50%
State & Yavapai County: 6.35%
Local Tax: 2.20% = 8.55%
Property tax: .5270 currently
In Arizona, residential property taxes are based on the assessed value divided by 100, then multiplied by the tax rate, which is set in August of the tax year. The assessment ratio is 10 percent of the full-cash value (or market value). For example, if a home has a full-cash value of $250,000, the property tax would be based on the assessed value of $25,000. Tax rates are determined by the sum of the county, city, community college, school and special district rates. Call (602) 506-3877 for information (you will need the parcel identification number).
Town Manager: (928) 684-5451
Town Clerk: (928) 668-0517
Utilities
Electricity
Arizona Public Service: 800-253-9405/602-371-7171
aps.com
own of Wickenburg: (928) 684-5451
Garbage and trash
Town of Wickenburg limits
Public Works: (928) 684-2761
Maricopa and Yavapai County
CR&R Sanitation: (928) 684-0303
Natural gas
Southwest Gas: 877-860-6020
Propane
Fast Mart LLC: (928) 684-3333
Flame Propane: (928) 427-3317
Horspitality RV Park: (928) 684-2519
Tractor Supply: (928) 684-8737
Vern Lewis Propane: (928) 684-1003
Yavapai Bottle Gas: (928) 776-9007
Telephone
CenturyLink
: Residential: (800) 244-1111
: Repair: (800) 573-1311
: Business: (800) 603-6000
: Repair: (800) 954-1211
: Developers / builders: (800) 526-3557
: Special needs, TTY: (800) 244-1111
: Directory assistance: 411
: Buried cable location: (800) 782-5348
Verizon Wireless: (928) 415-0216
Water, Sewer, Electricity
Town Limits: (928) 684-5451
Wickenburg Town Hall: (928) 684-5451
Voting information: elections@mail.sosaz.com
Voter Registration
Hotline: (877) 843-8683/(800) 458-5842
To be eligible to vote in Arizona, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old on or before the date of the next general election, a resident of Arizona for 29 days preceding the election, able to write your name or make your mark, not be convicted of a felony or treason (unless restored to civil rights) and not adjudicated an incapacitated person (see Arizona Revised Statutes Title 14-5101).
Yavapai County: (800) 771-2797
www.yavapai.az.us
The county line is one mile north of downtown. Wickenburg Ranch is in the town limits and in Yavapai County.
ZIP codes
Post office boxes: 85358
Residences and businesses: 85390
Out Wickenburg Way
HOWDY! BIENVENIDOS! WILLKOMMEN! BIENVENUE! WELCOME!
Our Old West ambiance will take you through the passage of time. The historic district has unique shopping and dining experiences and offers you glimpses of Wickenburg as it looked at the beginning of the 1900s.
Many local businesses feature specialty and personal gifts and shopping services, Western wear, apparel and tack, antique stores, furniture and gifts, jewelry, galleries, Southwestern items, Native American jewelry and crafts, women’s apparel and home interior designers who can create your own sense of style.
Take a walk around the historic district to experience Wickenburg’s true Western hospitality.
Stop for refreshments or a bite to eat at one of our local establishments in town, where you can find treats such as sweet fruit smoothies, café mocha or espresso, delicious pastries, burgers, homemade ice cream, yummy sandwiches, steaks, chops, hamburgers, seafood, and American, Chinese, Mexican and Italian cuisine. And, of course, all of the brand-name fast food restaurants you might crave. Leaving the historic district, travel west along Wickenburg Way for more shopping and dining pleasures and you will find that many other exciting attractions await you.
Take an adventure back in time while exploring the area’s attractions. Visit the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, featuring Native American and 19th-century decorative arts, as well as 19th- and 20th-century Western American paintings and sculptures, including many Remingtons and Russells. Period rooms give you glimpses of the early 1900s and of what Wickenburg was, including an exhibit of living out on the ranch.
Other outdoor adventures include Jeep and ATV tours, ghost tours, hiking, horseback riding and team roping. Schedule a time to hit golf balls at Los Caballeros Golf Club, Wickenburg Ranch Golf Club and the Wickenburg Golf Club.
To get your bearings in Wickenburg, it’s helpful to make a stop at the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, housed in the restored 124-year-old Santa Fe Depot on Frontier Street. You’ll find pleasant and helpful employees and volunteer information specialists who will answer your questions, assist you with dining reservations, and provide you with information on local attractions and business services. The Chamber has a calendar of events, along with other seasonal activity information and contacts, to make your stay the best possible.
Visit us online, 24/7 at www.wickenburgchamber.com and www.VisitWickenburg.com or like us on Facebook.