Saguaro

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Saguaro is a city located in southern California in Riverside County. It is 165 miles east of Los Angeles, 66 miles east of Palm Springs, 48 miles west of Blythe, and 192 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. The city lies in the southernmost part of the Mojave Desert, in California’s Colorado Desert region, on the Interstate 10. Originally a census designated place, Saguaro was established in 1921 as a small farm village, a couple of miles east of Desert Center. The town was named after the largest farm there, Saguaro Ranch, which was known for its Saguaro farms. In the 1930s the population had risen to 301, which later kept declining. Later, in 1974, an oil industry investor conceived the “Saguaro Project”, which was to demolish the farms and create a master-planned community for a business and transportation hub between Los Angeles and Phoenix. After the project was completed, the population grew rapidly. Saguaro became a city in 1978, with a population of 7,368. The city has continued to grow commercially as companies move here. The city soon became the center of its own metropolitan area of 453,087 in 1980. Today, the city of Saguaro has a population of 289,166, a metro population of 2,018,247, and an urban population of 1,516,852. New high rises have been completed all over the city, along with the tallest building in the Western United States, Millennium Tower. The skyscraper had its grand opening on March 28, 2016 and rises to 1,088 feet with 96 floors. The city has been known for its upscale environment, livability, high education levels, and beautiful landmarks. In fact, the metro area has an extremely low percentage of poverty, one of the lowest in the United States. Saguaro is even considered one of the most modernized cities in America, and even the world! So come on down and take a tour of a real desert resort! Saguaro is situated north of the Red Rock Mountains, which rise 1,660 feet high, on the shores of Lake Coachella, a 118-acre reservoir formed from filling a deep pit with water coming from an aqueduct. It was one of the main features of the Saguaro Project: “To create some sort of desert oasis for business, recreation, and residence.” The lake has become a popular destination for Saguaro, with many parks surrounding the lake. The main feature of the lake is the Chuckwalla Falls, a 211-foot artificial waterfall used to fill the lower end of the lake. Creation of the falls help power electricity for all of the Saguaro region. The waterfall can also be powered on and off to reserve water quantities, or when there is a big festival of event at Symphony Park. To the south of Downtown Saguaro is Mojave National Recreation Area. The southern banks of the lake are covered by the Solana Sand Dunes, which is a popular destination for recreation and hiking. South of that are the Chirico Mountains which is also popular for hiking up to see great views of Saguaro. Saguaro has an average elevation of 472 feet above sea level, and the city can range from a Semi-Arid Climate to a Hot Desert Climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters. Temperatures in the summer generally average 90°F, but often exceed 100 °F (38 °C) though with somewhat low humidity. In the winter, high temperatures average in the upper 60s (°F), but may not rise above 55 °F (13 °C) during rainy days. January, the coldest month, averages a high/low temperature of 68 °F/43 °F (20 °C / 6 °C), while August, the hottest month, averages a high/low temperature of 95 °F / 64 °F (35 °C / 18 °C). Saguaro receives around 10.4 inches of precipitation annually with most of it occurring in the winter and early spring, especially January through March, with February the wettest month. Mojave Desert Regional Medical Center (MDRMC) – Large hospital in Saguaro that features over 1,000 beds. The healthcare here has been said to be more advance than any other in Southern California, particularly the Imperial Valley region. Here are some famous parks and recreation featured in the model: 1. Veracruz Park – This heavily forested park consists of over 200 acres of land, including Lake Veracruz, the 30-acre lake that provides great views of Downtown Saguaro. The Saguaro Grand Prix is also featured here annually, reaching a capacity to over 150,000 once they set the race up. When there is no race going on, it is a normal walking trail for tourists. The park is one of the most visited urban parks in the United States, getting over 12 million visitors annually. The Desert Center Airport was originally located here, but was demolished to make way for a beautiful park. The E. Carroll Joyner Visitor Center in the commons area of the park provides brochures and guides to the Saguaro region. 2. Stanley Park – This park features a baseball field, which can be used for Little League. 3. Riverside Park – This park spans across the north side of the Lake Coachella. Spend hours walking through this unique green area. 4. Symphony Park – This park is the home of the Saguaro Symphony Orchestra, which have their concerts and musical shows here. Other than that, the park has festivals, special events, and even weddings! 3. The Grand Lawn – The Grand Lawn is a part of the Rock Column Pavilion, a large amphitheater that features world-renowned shows, concerts, and much more! The park has a capacity of 22,000, which is perfect for large shows! 4. Desert Square – This park is a popular lunchtime destination for area workers. It features a cafe, lush green lawns, and the management provides seat cushions for visitors during the summer. 5. Mojave National Recreation Area – This park has 32,000 acres, but I was only able to show you 500 acres of it. In these 500 acres, you can drive a dune buggy up the Solana Sand Dunes, or just take a hike up the Chirico Mountains, which rise 1,249 feet high above the sandy desert surface. More than 4 million tourists come here and it is a great place to relax and enjoy the arid environment. Here is a list of the sports venues found in Saguaro. Because the city is growing rapidly, new entertainment venues have to be constructed to bring more tourism to the city 1. Hellman Field – This is the oldest sports venue in the Saguaro metro area, completed in 2008. It is home to the Saguaro Dust Devils. The stadium would seat about 49,000 people comfortably, but has an expanded capacity of about 54,000 when it comes to events such as the World Series. 2. FirstEnergy Stadium – Home of the Saguaro Sandstorm, the soccer team, and the Saguaro Tornado, the football team. The stadium is one of the newest additions to the NFL and MLS, completed in 2012, and has a capacity of 78,000. 3. Frostbite Center – Home of the Saguaro Frostbite, the hockey team, and the Saguaro Eagles, the basketball team. This arena is usually colder than the yearly temperature of Saguaro. It is completed in 2015 so the city can have a national hockey team and national basketball team. The arena has a capacity of 25,000. 4. Center for the Performing Arts – This center features international music, dance companies, and is the home of the Saguaro Philharmonic and the Southern California Ballet Theatre. It features 4 theatres, with total seating to be 9,380 (2,345 in each theatre) The center was built in 2013 and has since became a popular destination for plays and ballets. 5. Saguaro Convention Center – The new convention center was completed in 2014 and features over 3 million square feet of exhibition space. Saguaro also has a Museum District! One of the most popular areas in the city, the newly constructed area has been completed to make downtown Saguaro more family oriented. Here are the museums found here: 1. Museum of Art (MOA) – Built in 2010, this museum has a permanent collection of more than 24,000 works of art. It also hosts special events on the Grand Lawn such as art contests, open galleries, and even summer programs for children. 2. Museum of Nature and Science (MONAS) – Built in 2014, this museum has been more popular than any other museum in Southern California. It features over 800,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity, all on 5 floors. The 432-foot carillon tower has over 800 bells, making it one of the largest in the world. The museum is one of the most visited in the USA, with 5,000,000 visitors annually. Don’t forget to check out the largest IMAX theatre in an Omni dome, where you can catch the latest movies and shows. It’s all here at MONAS! 3. Museum of History (MOH) – Built in 2006, this museum features many interactive permanent exhibitions that have a total collection of more than a million artifacts. Explore the natural history of the Mojave Desert and the story of the Southwest as you journey through lifelike geographic regions and historic re-creations! 4. Children’s Museum – Completed in 2015, this museum offers non-traditional learning opportunities for children and their families. Outside of the museum in the plaza area is the Solar Cube, a 123-foot cube that can produce large amounts of solar energy. It is a major photo shot area so feel free to take an awesome shot! This city is so beautiful to come take a look at, and there are so many things to do here! Walking around here will make you love Saguaro, the Oasis of the Desert! 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