Litchfield Park is a planned residential community, 16 miles west of central Phoenix. It is a unique suburban community boasting a small town atmosphere and casual lifestyle. Litchfield Park is just north of interstate 10 with easy access to metropolitan Phoenix. It was incorporated in 1987.

Litchfield Park started in 1916 when Goodyear Tire and Rubber bought farmland to grow Egyptian long-staple cotton to use in tire cords. This project was developed by Paul Litchfield, then a junior executive with Goodyear. The company town was given his name in 1926. Litchfield Park was headquarters for Goodyear Farms, which had thousands of acres under cultivation. From 1931 to 1944, it was also the test site for Goodyear auto, truck and tractor tires. In the 1960's, Litchfield Park designed a master-plan for development including several self-sufficient villages. Positive aspects of the village concept can still be seen today. The Wigwam resort hotel, a five-star establishment, is a highlight of Litchfield Park. It was originally built for Goodyear executives visiting the farming operations. In 1929 the Wigwam opened to the public and soon became a fashionable and exclusive resort. The Wigwam provides some 700 jobs to the local economy.

The Tierra Verde business district makes Litchfield Park a self-sufficient community and is the center of town. A full range of shopping and service businesses are found there. Several housing subdivisions are either under construction or in the planning stages. Luke Air Force Base, two miles north of Litchfield Park, is the largest training center for F-16 fighter pilots in the world. Many Litchfield Park residents are retired military personnel. Morton Salt has a facility just north of Litchfield Park. Nearby Goodyear is home to Rubbermaid, Inc., Lockheed Martin and the Lufthansa German Airlines Pilot School. Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is 30 miles away and provides additional job opportunities.

The City of Litchfield Park offers a range of community facilities including a library, swimming pool, three golf courses, and six parks with baseball and soccer fields. The library, parks and pools are open to the public. Litchfield Park has an active community calendar including a 4th of July celebration, a Country Fair, a Native American Arts Festival, and the annual Christmas in the Park.

There are two elementary schools, a middle school, and one high school in the district. Total enrollment is approximately 3,100 students. Estrella Mountain, Rio Salado, Phoenix, and Glendale are four of the colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, which serve the Litchfield Park area. All offer curricula leading to an associate degree. Northern Arizona University, in partnership with Estrella Mountain, offers undergraduate and graduate programs; for information, call (602) 935-8000. Arizona State University West, approximately 15 miles away, provides bachelor and masters programs in a variety of disciplines.

Other institutions within the Phoenix metropolitan area include the American Graduate School of International Management, Grand Canyon University (Phoenix), the University of Phoenix and numerous technical schools.

White Tanks Regional Park is located west of Litchfield Park. It is named for natural rock water tanks once used by local Indians. Many unusual petroglyphs or rock carvings are found in the 26,000 acre park. Estrella Mountain Regional Park to the south, has 19,000 acres with an 18-hole golf course, as well as camping, horseback riding, hiking and picnic facilities. The Wildlife World Zoo, located four miles northwest of Litchfield Park, provides a natural habitat for many endangered species.

Nearby Desert Sky Pavilion has seating for 18,000 with about 50 major shows each year. Phoenix International Raceway hosts major auto races including Indy cars in March and NASCAR in October. Phoenix also has a symphony, many theater groups, and a host of museums, professional football, basketball and baseball, and a wide range of popular entertainment.