Green Valley Park Lake
Green Valley Park Lake
What is ThePaysonGuide?
Welcome to the Payson, Arizona Guide! The Town's of Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Star Valley, and Young, along with Christopher Creek make up Arizona's beautiful Rim Country. Located just a short drive North of Phoenix, it is a great place to get away from the Desert's sometimes uncomfortable heat. All sorts of outdoor recreation can be found in the Rim Counrty. Tourism and retirement are the primary industries in the area.
WHY CHOOSE PAYSON & THE RIM COUNTRY
The Weather - Payson has four distinct yet mild seasons.
Recreational Opportunities - Green Valley Park/Lake, Rumsey Park, Payson Off-Leash Dog Park, Parks & Rec programs, Hiking trails/Payson Packers hiking club, Rim lakes, Roosevelt Lake, fishing, boating, hunting, ATVing,
Medical Care - Full service hospital with air-ambulance service available, new Urgent Care center.
Library - Full service libraries in Payson & Pine, with youth programs and inter-library loan services.
Worship - There are over 54 churches in the area, encompassing most denominations.
Education - Payson has 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school & 1 charter high school, 2 private elementary schools & a K-12 Christian school. Pine/Strawberry has 1 K-8 school. Higher education opportunities at Gila Community College & degree programs through NAU.
Elder Services - 4 assisted living/care centers. Senior Centers in Payson & Pine, with transportation services available in Payson. Meals on Wheels program.
Arts & Culture - Payson Art League, Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild. Many galleries throughout the area. Numerous arts & crafts fairs throughout the year. Annual Fiddler's and Western Heritage festivals. Quilt, Gem & Mineral and Car shows. World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo, Pony Express ride. Tonto Community Concert Association series, Payson's Concert Under the Stars summer series. Rim Country Museum/Zane Grey Cabin, Pine Museum & Historic Strawberry Schoolhouse. Numerous clubs and organizations.
Volunteer Opportunities - Library Friends, St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank, Senior Center, Rim Country Literacy, Payson Humane Society, charity thrift stores, Hospital, New Beginnings Crisis Pregnancy Center, Rodeo Committee, Payson Police Dept., Gila County Sheriff's Office, Tonto Rim Search & Rescue, Civic Committees, Fraternal Clubs/Organizations.
Location - We're close to everything. We're just a 90-100 miles to the Phoenix area, Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, White Mountains