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he Town of Payson is situated at an elevation of 5,000 feet. While here, you might visit
Arizona Rim Country is
our two parks. Rumsey Park features a new library, sports fields, a large ramada for
social gatherings, a seasonal community pool, and a park created exclusively for dogs. located in the heart of Arizona.
Green Valley Park features a lake for fishing and boating as well as a walking path around the
If you are driving from the
lake, a playground, and picnic ramadas. It is also the site of the Rim Country Museum and
replication of Zane Grey’s cabin. In the summer, free concerts are held each Saturday evening metropolitan Phoenix area,
in the bandstand area with outdoor lawn seating. To the north are the communities of Pine
and Strawberry where you will find antique shops, walking tours of historic buildings, and a
you can reach Payson and the
general atmosphere of small town friendliness. Towards the east is the town of Star Valley and
other Rim communities on a
the community of Christopher Creek where you might see impromptu art sales and beautiful
flowing trout streams.
new, scenic, four-lane highway
There are four distinct seasons in Arizona Rim Country. Summer is always about 15
(State Highway 87). In less
degrees cooler than metropolitan Phoenix. Spring and fall are normally in the 80’s and winter
is often around 45 degrees or higher. Because of the four perfect seasons, you will see major
than 75 minutes you will travel
displays of seasonal flowers, green trees everywhere and vibrant fall colors.
from the hustle and bustle of a
Payson is the major town in Arizona Rim Country with a population of approximately
16,000. It has been growing at an average rate of 3.5% per year for over 25 years. It has been
huge city to the peace and quiet
rated as one of the most desirable communities to retire to because of weather, amenities and
of paradise. Pure air, massive
overall friendly residents, and was named the “Best Small Town in Arizona” for 2008 by the
Official Best of Division of Media World USA. The other communities, though unincorporated, recreational opportunities and
have governmental services provided by Gila County. Collectively, Arizona Rim Country has a
trade population of well over 35,000 residents.
friendliness will greet you at
If you need more reasons to visit or become one of our newest residents, call the Chamber
the Chamber and throughout
of Commerce. We can be reached at 1-800-6-Payson (1-800-672-9766). Check out our web-
site at www.rimcountrychamber.com.
Arizona Rim Country.
PRINCIPAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
IN OUR REGION
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tourism, retirement, retail and vacation indus-
tries. There is growing dependence on manu-
facturing and service firms, government, and
health-related facilities. All of the industries
are sensitive to the unique quality of life that
makes this area so desirable.
Cooler weather, terrific air quality, and a
wide variety of outdoor activities cause many
Arizona residents and visitors to migrate to Ari-
zona Rim Country. Countless numbers of mi-
gratory birds, nature trails to hike, and refresh-
ing afternoon rains beckon everyone to “relax
and enjoy yourself.”
Some of the major employers in the area
are Payson Unified School District, the Tonto
Apache Tribe’s Mazatzal Casino, Payson Re-
gional Medical Center, Northern Gila County
Government, the Town of Payson, and Wal-
Mart SuperCenter. Small manufacturers and
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