About Coolidge, AZ
Location
Cultural Attractions
Coolidge's History
Coolidge is a city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. Coolidge is home to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The monument was the first historic site to receive protected status by the United States Government in 1892.
Coolidge's History
Cultural Attractions
Coolidge's History
The area containing what is now the City of Coolidge was occupied by the Hohokam, an indigenous ancient Sonoran Desert people who built a massive compound consisting many of caliche structures and remained in the area for over 1,000 years. The only remaining and preserved structure from this compound is the Casa Grande Ruins National Monu
The area containing what is now the City of Coolidge was occupied by the Hohokam, an indigenous ancient Sonoran Desert people who built a massive compound consisting many of caliche structures and remained in the area for over 1,000 years. The only remaining and preserved structure from this compound is the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The modern history of the city is centered around agriculture, particularly cotton. Coolidge was founded in 1925 when R.J. Jones laid out an 80 acres site during the construction of the Coolidge Dam on the nearby Gila River, which was completed in 1930. Both the dam and the townsite were named for Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. The dam made the sandy soil native to the area into very rich farmland, and soon vast expanses of the desert were plowed and acres of cotton were planted. This is when the area's status as the hub of the Arizona cotton industry was solidified and led to the incorporation of Coolidge as a city in 1945.
Cultural Attractions
Cultural Attractions
Cultural Attractions
- Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
- Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum
- Coolidge Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
- Casa Grand Ruins National Monument
- Lt. James L Hart Memorial
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Cultural Attractions
East Park
Basketball courts, picnic facilities and a playground
HoHoKam Park
Picnic facilities, viewing ramada
Kenilworth Sports Complex
Baseball, softball, and all-purpose fields
Main Street Park
Basketball courts, ramada, and playground
North Park
Backstop, basketball court, picnic facilities, playground, and restroom
Nutt Park
Picnic facilities,
East Park
Basketball courts, picnic facilities and a playground
HoHoKam Park
Picnic facilities, viewing ramada
Kenilworth Sports Complex
Baseball, softball, and all-purpose fields
Main Street Park
Basketball courts, ramada, and playground
North Park
Backstop, basketball court, picnic facilities, playground, and restroom
Nutt Park
Picnic facilities, shelter, and playground
Palo Verde Park
Picnic facilities, shelter, restroom, and playground
More Parks
- San Carlos Park
- Walker Park
- Rotary Skate Park
- Coolidge Youth Center
- Aquatic Center
Education
Parks and Recreation
Education
Coolidge High School
A high school located in the central part of the city.
West Elementary School
A K-6 school located in the western part of the city.
Imagine Schools Coolidge Elementary
A K-5 charter school located in the northern part of the city.
Imagine Prep Coolidge
A 6–12 charter school located adjacent to Imagine Coolidge Elementary
Coolidge High School
A high school located in the central part of the city.
West Elementary School
A K-6 school located in the western part of the city.
Imagine Schools Coolidge Elementary
A K-5 charter school located in the northern part of the city.
Imagine Prep Coolidge
A 6–12 charter school located adjacent to Imagine Coolidge Elementary.
Central Arizona College
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology