Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley is a town of 12,611 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, founded in 1961.
Why visit Paradise Valley
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 93 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arizona Christian University, OdySea Aquarium, Shemer Art Center and Edward L. Jones House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 104°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Paradise Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley is a suburb of Phoenix. The town is known for its golf courses, resorts and restaurants, the workshop of Paolo Soleri, and proximity to Scottsdale and Phoenix. According to the 2020 census, its population was 12,658.
From the Wikipedia article Paradise Valley, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Arizona Christian University
School · 4.8 mi
Christian college in Phoenix, Arizona formerly named Southwestern College
OdySea Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 4.8 mi
Marine aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona
Museums and landmarks20
Edward L. Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Little Red Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Now used as the Scottsdale Historical Museum, NRHP-listed
Louise Lincoln Kerr House and Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Scottsdale, Arizona
Rancho Joaquina House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Roald Amundsen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Preserved American private railroad car
Squaw Peak Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Hotel in Phoenix, United States of America
Wrigley Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Railway museum in Maricopa County, Arizona
7301 East Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale
Jan,Nov,Dec: PH,Mo-Su 10:00-17:30; Feb,Oct: PH,Mo-Su 10:00-18:00;...
The Phoenician Resort
Golf course · 3.2 mi
9 hole Par 35 Oasis Course & 9 hole Par 35 Canyon Course & 9 hole Par 35 Desert Course
6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Camelback Golf Club
Golf course · 1.3 mi
18 hole Par 72 Padre Course & 18 hole Par 71 Ambiente Course
7847 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley
Chaparral Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Park in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Golf course · 2.9 mi
9 hole Par 36 Lakes Course & 9 hole Par 36 Dunes Course & 9 hole Par 36 Arroyo Course
7600 Gainey Club Drive, Scottsdale
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Golf course · 2.7 mi
18 hole Par 72 Palm Course & 18 hole par 72 Pine Course
7505 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale
Paradise Valley Country Club
Golf course · 1.0 mi
18 hole Par 72 (private)
7101 North Tatum Boulevard, Paradise Valley
Mercury Mine Basin Park
Park · 3.2 mi
3325 East Mountain View Road, Phoenix
Mo-Su 05:30-22:00
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes93
Blanco Tacos + Tequilla
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.6 mi
6166 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
La Fogata Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Sonoran · 2.6 mi
7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale
Mo-Th 07:00-10:30, 11:00-23:00, Fr 07:00-10:30, 11:00-00:00, Sa...
Light Heart Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
6969 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale
Mo-Th 07:00-16:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Lure Fish House
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.3 mi
8877 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
OHSO Brewery
Bar and pub · Regional · 2.4 mi
10810 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix
09:00-24:00,00:00-20:00
Okay Maguey
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.2 mi
12005 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00,Su 11:00-20:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 3.3 mi
4715 East Cactus Road, Phoenix
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian · 3.3 mi
4669 East Cactus Road, Phoenix
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Pita Jungle
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.1 mi
7366 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
81 more on the map.
History
The town's current location has been inhabited since pre-Columbian times by pre-industrial agrarian societies. After settlement by European immigrants, the land was used for cattle grazing. In the 1880s, the Rio Verde Canal Company and its manager Frank Conkey surveyed the land so it could be developed into agricultural lots. These surveyors first used the name "Paradise Valley". The name may have been chosen due to the abundance of spring wildflowers and palo verde trees. Mainly an agricultural area during the 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, the area began to be settled after World War II, on large one-to-five-acre (4,000 to 20,200 m2) lots for which it became known.
As the neighboring settlements of Phoenix and Scottsdale began to grow and annex adjoining areas, the residents of what would become Paradise Valley became concerned that their community's quality of sustainability would be lost if the area was absorbed into one of its larger neighbors. These residents formed the Citizens Committee for the Incorporation of The Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona. The committee circulated a petition which collected enough signatures to qualify for presentation to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The board granted the petition, which allowed for the town of Paradise Valley to be incorporated on May 24, 1961.
From the History section of Paradise Valley, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley - Scottsdale
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
5401 North Scottsdale Road, Paradise Valley
Extended Stay America - Phoenix - Scottsdale
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
10660 North 69th Street, Scottsdale
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Scottsdale on Shea Boulevard
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
10101 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas by IHG
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
7200 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
4949 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South, Phoenix
Churches and places of worship17
Valley View Bible Church
Church · Nondenominational · 2.1 mi
4222 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.2 mi
3900 East Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley
Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church
Church · 2.3 mi
4530 East Gold Dust Avenue
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging9
Shell
Gas station · 2.9 mi
10444 East Shea Boulevard;North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Chaparral High School
School · 2.4 mi
6935 East Gold Dust Avenue, Scottsdale
Phoenix Country Day School
School · 3.3 mi
3901 East Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
School · 5.9 mi
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln, Scottsdale
Healthcare11
Banner Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
10330 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Passport Health Paradise Valley Travel Vaccine Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
11811 Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix
Map of Paradise Valley
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 46°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 52°F | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 58°F | 0.3 in |
| May | 92°F | 67°F | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 102°F | 76°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 104°F | 83°F | 0.9 in |
| Aug | 103°F | 82°F | 0.8 in |
| Sep | 98°F | 75°F | 0.6 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 63°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 51°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Scottsdale Muni Ap (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
- 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Scottsdale Airport (SCF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Phoenix 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Scottsdale 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Tempe 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Glendale 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Fountain Hills 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Mesa 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Sun City 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Chandler 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Gilbert 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- El Mirage 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 3, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 1, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 9, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 2, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 8, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 7, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 5, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 4, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Adult male Sonoran Desert chuckwalla. The photo was taken in May in Paradise Valley, Arizona. 6, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Mummy Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Tiger Rattlesnake, Mummy Mountain, Paradise Valley, Arizona, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Paradise Vally-Historic Places-Edward L. Jones House-1925-2, Tony the Marine ( talk ), Public domain
- Wrigley Mansion Phoenix Arizona 2008, Pamla J. Eisenberg from Anaheim, CA USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Scottsdale-Louise Lincoln Kerr House-1925, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phoenix-Squaw Peak Inn-1937-16, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- SD-Roald Amundsen Pullman Private Railroad Car 1928, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- SD-Scottsdale Grammar school 1909, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rancho Joaquina House, Gn589fr8, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Pool at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, FeldBum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Juvenile Collared Lizard in Payson Arizona, Richard N Horne, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crepuscular rays forming around Cumulus, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Dessert Lefse, AndrewHorne, CC BY 3.0
- Steve Wozniak & Greg Stanton (37669752001), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George Will & Doug Ducey (52540349509), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Steve Wozniak (36959023874), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Susan Anable & Glenn Hamer (48090413396), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Steve Wozniak (36958698654), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Clint Bolick & George Will (52540548385), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arizona Chamber attendees (52540609698), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doug Ducey (48090500403), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Andrew Gould (52539599727), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doug Ducey (52539589242), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barry Goldwater, Jr. with attendees (52540063971), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George Will (52539590832), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Steve Wozniak (36958856584), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Susan Anable, Warren Petersen & Glenn Hamer (48090527393), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George Will & Doug Ducey (52540530970), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doug Ducey (52540536745), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George Will (52540538720), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glenn Hamer (37636153802), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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