Tolleson, Ariz., is located in the south-central region of the state, approximately 10 miles west of downtown Phoenix. It covers roughly six square miles and has a population of more than 6,600, according to the United State Census Bureau. The city is situated in Maricopa County, one of the most exciting areas in the state. People looking for Tolleson apartments to rent will find a tight-knit city surrounded by the beauty of the west.
Tolleson was founded by W.G. Tolleson of South Carolina in 1912. It was incorporated in 1929 and became a thriving area for agriculture. Tolleson has carved out a place in history because of the Tolleson Canal and its abundance of pecan trees. Perhaps less widely known, it was also the first city in Arizona to file a lawsuit calling for desegregation of schools, three years before Brown vs. Board of Education.
Tolleson's convenient location on Interstate 10 and Loop 101 makes it ideal for distribution companies. Large employers in the city include Sunland Beef, Kroeger's, Sysco Food Systems and Salt River Project.The city is focused on providing its teens many opportunities, and does so in conjunction with the Tolleson Teen Council. The Tolleson Parks and Recreation Department offers residents access to playgrounds, sports fields, an amphitheater and picnic shelters. The department also offers classes through the Ballet Folklorico group, which maintains the area's heritage through dance. Residents enjoy the city's close proximity to several hospitals, Amtrak stations and institutes of higher education.
Residents in Tolleson apartments for rent enjoy many special events with a small town feel. Community organizations offer attractions throughout the year, including movies in the park, an annual golf tournament, Easter celebration, Fourth of July celebration and more. When residents want the feel of a larger city, they travel to Phoenix and Scottsdale. There, residents experience museums, an annual hot air exposition, baseball Spring Training and excellent shopping and spa areas.
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