Local Guide
The first things to know about Goodyear.
A quick read before you go deeper. Everyday life, eating out, staying social, and the planning piece worth watching. Each one links to a source.
Everyday life
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Your closest real desert and trails. Worth going in the cool morning hours, since shade is thin once the sun is up.
Source: Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Eating out and guests
Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
A reliable first stop when family visits. Worth going early on a weekend if you want a quieter table.
Source: Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
Staying social
Goodyear Recreation Campus courts
The easiest place to start without joining anything. Worth checking court times and how busy it gets.
Source: Goodyear Recreation Campus pickleball courts
Worth watching
City services and the summer heat
Test the drive on an ordinary Tuesday in July, not a mild March visit, so the heat is part of the picture.
Source: City of Goodyear special events and services
Move tools
Thinking about moving to Goodyear? Run the rough math first.
Use these quick checks to test Goodyear as a retirement move. They are not the full map; they help you decide what deserves a deeper look.
Tax and Medicare
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Social Security
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IRA / 401(k)
Generally taxed
Mortgage
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Open mortgage checkWeather fit
Warm and sunny
Goodyear gives retirees a warm-weather lifestyle, but summer heat and storm routines still belong in the plan.
Avg
74°
Sun
301
Rain
35
Snow
0
Things to do
Things to do in Goodyear
Parks, trails, classes, and easy outings for an ordinary week.
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
A big county park on the edge of town with about 33 miles of trails, much of it left in its natural desert state. You can walk the flat loops or take a harder climb into the mountains. There is a lake and picnic areas too.
Why it matters
Your closest real desert and trails. Worth going in the cool morning hours, since shade is thin once the sun is up.
Goodyear Ballpark
Goodyear Ballpark
The spring training home of the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds. In March you can catch baseball up close for a fraction of big-league prices. The rest of the year it hosts markets, tournaments, and city events.
Why it matters
A walkable, low-cost outing that runs much of the year, not just in spring.
The Bible Museum
The Bible Museum
A small local museum that shows up on the short list of top Goodyear attractions. It holds old Bibles and related artifacts. It is an easy indoor hour, which matters when it is too hot to be outside.
Why it matters
A quiet indoor option for the hottest months. Worth calling ahead to check current hours.
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Where to eat
Where to eat
Local spots for an easy dinner or a visit from family. Rough prices included.
Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
This is the local brewery everyone points you to first. They pour their own beer and the menu runs to burgers, wings, pizza, and big shareable plates. It gets loud and busy on weekend nights.
Approx. price
$$
Known for
House beer flight with wings or a burger
Why it matters
A reliable first stop when family visits. Worth going early on a weekend if you want a quieter table.
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q
Texas-style barbecue ordered by the pound at a counter inside what looks like a gas station. The brisket and the creamed corn are what people come back for. You grab a tray and find a table.
Approx. price
$
Known for
Brisket by the pound and creamed corn
Why it matters
Easy, cheap, and feeds a crowd. Good to know about before a day of grandkids visiting.
Copper & Sage
Copper & Sage
A sit-down spot for a nicer night out, with house-made tagliatelle and dishes like bayou mussels. They do a full weekend brunch. This is where you go when you want cloth napkins, not a counter.
Approx. price
$$$
Known for
House-made tagliatelle or weekend brunch
Why it matters
Price the month, not the postcard. A nice dinner here costs more than the barbecue down the road, so it helps to know both.
Pickleball and rec
Pickleball in Goodyear
Where to play, drop in, and meet people. Court times, fees, and how busy it gets.
Goodyear Recreation Campus pickleball courts
Goodyear Recreation Campus courts
Six dedicated outdoor courts run by the city, with permanent lines and nets. They are free to play and you can reserve a court ahead. This is the public, no-membership option in town.
Why it matters
The easiest place to start without joining anything. Worth checking court times and how busy it gets.
Festival Fields Park pickleball
Festival Fields Park courts
Another city park with pickleball, listed alongside the rec campus among Goodyear's public courts. Handy if the rec campus is full or simply closer to your side of town. Bring your own paddle and a few balls.
Why it matters
A good backup so you are not stuck when one set of courts is packed.
PebbleCreek Pickleball Club
PebbleCreek Pickleball Club
A 55-plus community club with 36 dedicated courts off Clubhouse Drive. There is organized play, lessons, and a real social scene built around the sport. Court access here runs through the community and the club.
Why it matters
The big draw if you live in or join PebbleCreek. Worth asking who can play and how membership works before counting on it.
Senior help and discounts
Help and discounts for Goodyear seniors
Programs, classes, free city services, seasonal help, and useful local deals.
Goodyear Recreation Campus senior programs
Goodyear Recreation Campus senior programs
The city runs senior activities out of the Recreation Campus, including cards, Bunco, crafts, group lunches, and day trips. It is a steady way to meet people if you are new to town. Programs and classes change by season.
Why it matters
A low-cost, built-in social circle right in town. Worth picking up the current activity calendar to see what fits.
What’s coming up
What’s coming up in Goodyear
Local events worth putting on the calendar. Check the host page for dates and parking before you go.
Holidays on the Square & Tree Lighting
Two Friday evenings in December
5 to 8 p.m.
Holidays on the Square & Tree Lighting
When
The city's holiday celebration at Goodyear Civic Square Park, held two Friday evenings in December from 5 to 8 pm. There is a tree lighting plus family activities. It is free and right downtown.
Why it matters
A warm, free December outing close to home. Worth bundling up, since desert evenings get cool.
Goodyear Independence Day at the Ballpark
July 4, 2026
evening
Independence Day at Goodyear Ballpark
When
The city throws a July 4th night at the ballpark with food trucks, live music, and a fireworks show. It is one of the bigger nights of the Goodyear year. Families spread out across the field for the show.
Why it matters
The summer headliner event in town. Worth planning around the heat and going for the evening, not the afternoon.
Goodyear Lakeside Music Festival
March 21, 2026
evening
Goodyear Lakeside Music Festival
When
A free music festival at Estrella lake each spring, in its 12th year, with the Plain White T's headlining March 21, 2026. There are lawn games, a kids zone, and an artisan market. People bring chairs and settle in by the water.
Why it matters
A big free night out that draws the whole West Valley. Worth arriving early for parking and a good lawn spot.
Farmers Market at Goodyear Ballpark
Select Sundays, April to September
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Farmers Market at Goodyear Ballpark
When
A Sunday market at the ballpark with local farms, handmade foods, and food trucks. It is an easy weekend stop for produce and a coffee. The vendor lineup shifts week to week.
Why it matters
A simple weekly habit for fresh food and a walk. Worth checking the day and season, since market times change.
First Friday at Goodyear Ballpark
First Friday each month
5 to 10 p.m.
First Friday at Goodyear Ballpark
When
An evening event at the ballpark on the first Friday of the month, running roughly 5 to 10 pm. Expect music, food, and a relaxed crowd on the concourse. It is a low-key way to start a weekend.
Why it matters
A regular date on the calendar you can count on most months. Worth confirming the night before you head over.
Worth knowing
Worth knowing about the area
City services, neighborhood updates, seasonal notes, and the everyday details that matter.
City of Goodyear special events and services
City services and the summer heat
The city of Goodyear handles trash, water, permits, and events through one online hub. The thing to plan around is summer. From June into September, daytime highs sit well over 100 degrees, so errands and walks move to early morning or after dark.
Why it matters
Test the drive on an ordinary Tuesday in July, not a mild March visit, so the heat is part of the picture.
City decisions
City decisions to watch
Council agendas, hearings, and public meetings that can change access, housing, services, or costs.
Maricopa County Assessor property tax FAQ
How property taxes work here
Maricopa County sets your property's assessed value each year, then a tax rate set in August turns that into your bill. Taxes are billed in September and paid in two installments, due in October and the following March. Arizona also caps how fast the taxable value can rise year to year.
Why it matters
Your tax bill can move even if the rate holds, because the county re-values each year. Worth reading your yearly notice when it lands.
Health and Medicare
Health and Medicare
Care, Medicare counseling, caregiver help, transportation, and the local senior support to line up.
Abrazo West Campus
Abrazo West Campus
This is the main hospital on Goodyear's side of the valley, on West McDowell Road. It runs an emergency room and handles orthopedics, stroke, and vascular care. It is the closest full-service hospital for most of town.
Why it matters
Knowing your nearest emergency room before you need it is plain peace of mind. Worth checking the drive time from your address.
Arizona SHIP Medicare counseling
Free Medicare help through Arizona SHIP
Arizona SHIP gives free, one-on-one Medicare counseling with no sales pitch. Counselors walk you through Part D drug plans, Medicare Advantage versus Medigap, and programs that help pay premiums. They do not sell anything.
Why it matters
A neutral place to sort out Medicare before open enrollment. Worth calling well ahead, since fall slots fill up.
Upcoming events in Goodyear
See all eventsTastings
6:30 p.m.
Goodyear area · Goodyear, AZ
Doc Swinson's Whiskey Tasting
Goodyear area
Sample a curated lineup of Doc Swinson's whiskeys at this guided evening tasting.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre · Goodyear, AZ
Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Evanescence has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will be donated by Live Nation to PLUS1 to support organizations providing humanitarian aid and medical relief to those in need around the world. No portion of the ticket purchase is tax deductible. For more information, pleas...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Valley Bar · Goodyear, AZ
Music & concerts
8 PM
Marquee Theatre · Goodyear, AZ
Jasiah + Nascar Aloe
Marquee Theatre
THIS SHOW IS GENERAL ADMISSION. BALCONY SECTION IS 21+. BALCONY SEAT TICKET MUST BE PURCHASED FOR SEATING. NO SEATS ON THE MAIN FLOOR. STANDING ROOM ONLY. NO REFUNDS/ EXCHANGES UNLESS HEADLINER CANCELS. ALL TICKET SALES ARE SUBJECT TO SERVICE FEES. PARKING IN THE MARQUEE LOTS IS AN ADDITIONAL $15...
Theater & film
Phoenix Theatre-AZ · Goodyear, AZ
Les Miserables (Touring)
Phoenix Theatre-AZ
Music & concerts
7 PM
Valley Bar · Goodyear, AZ
Common questions
What people ask before retiring in Goodyear
Short answers to the questions most people ask first. The full source trail sits in the guide above and the sources panel below.
Is Goodyear, AZ a good place to retire?
Plenty of people do retire here, so it is a real option worth a look. What matters is whether the home costs, the health and senior support, the things to do, and the family side all fit your life. Not just how it ranks on a list somewhere.
Source: Goodyear Parks and RecreationWhat costs should you check before moving to Goodyear?
Price the month, not the postcard. Keep separate lines for home, property taxes, insurance, utilities, getting around, health, and everyday spending. A low-tax headline can quietly hide a high insurance bill, or the other way around.
Source: City of GoodyearWhere do you find things to do in Goodyear?
Start with parks and rec, the local event calendar, the visitor bureau, the senior center, and the restaurants people actually go to. The real question is whether they are close enough, and happen often enough, that you would use them all year. Not just visit once.
Source: Goodyear Parks and RecreationWhat health and senior support matters in Goodyear?
Look at Medicare counseling, the nearby hospitals, pharmacies, ways to get around, caregiver help, and one emergency contact. These can decide whether the move works, even when the rest of life looks great on paper.
Source: City of GoodyearWhat should your family ask before you move to Goodyear?
Talk through driving, airport access, local services, who to call in an emergency, care backup, home upkeep, and how often someone would be needed. The point is to see the move as a real support plan, not just a nice address.
Source: City of GoodyearRetirement Life Score
A quick read on the life you would actually live.
Goodyear scored across eight things that decide whether a move feels good: monthly affordability, home costs, restaurants and outings, activities, parks, health and senior support, weather, and getting around. The full numbers are below.
Goodyear Retirement Life Score
78
Strong fit with tradeoffs / 75-84
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
A city looks livable and useful for many retirees, but one or two planning areas need a closer look.
Strongest fit: Health & support access
Verify first: Home, taxes & insurance
Everyday affordability
Counts a lot73/100
How the ordinary monthly life could feel once taxes, insurance, fees, utilities, meals, and errands are in view.
What’s good: Lower-tax signals, visible discounts or free programs, ordinary-cost dining and errands, and practical transportation backup.
What to check: High housing pressure, insurance or storm costs, HOA or assessment friction, resort pricing, and thin cost evidence.
Price the month, not the postcard.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Goodyear Recreation Campus courts · Watch: City of Goodyear
Evidence weighed: Tax, housing, insurance, senior-service, transportation, and local deal sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Home, taxes & insurance
Counts a lot61/100
Property taxes, assessments, homeowners insurance, storm exposure, maintenance, and local housing friction.
What’s good: Clear assessor or property-appraiser sources, homestead or senior relief signals, and plain-language housing-cost context.
What to check: Coastal or wildfire exposure, insurance pressure, high home prices, amenity fees, HOA or district assessments, and missing local tax sources.
Separate the house from the lifestyle.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: City services and the summer heat · Watch: Maricopa County Assessor Senior Valuation Relief
Evidence weighed: County assessor, property appraiser, tax collector, insurance, emergency management, and housing sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Restaurants & outings
78/100
Restaurants, coffee, arts, downtown meals, family visits, and low-friction places to go without over-planning.
What’s good: Specific restaurants, coffee shops, arts districts, downtown routines, visitor-hosting ideas, and source links that feel repeatable.
What to check: Only generic visitor copy, heavy seasonal crowds, hard parking, expensive dining signals, or no specific local outing ideas.
Look for repeatable evenings, not only famous spots.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Saddle Mountain Brewing Company · Watch: Goodyear Parks and Recreation
Evidence weighed: Restaurant sites, tourism boards, chambers, downtown groups, event venues, and local dining guides.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Activities & social calendar
88/100
Events, clubs, classes, pickleball, senior programs, volunteer options, and the weekly social rhythm.
What’s good: Dated events, parks and rec classes, senior-center programming, clubs, pickleball options, volunteer leads, and repeatable weekly activities.
What to check: Undated or stale calendars, few senior-friendly programs, heat or traffic timing issues, and no clear way to register or show up.
Make sure the week has more than errands.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Estrella Mountain Regional Park · Watch: City of Goodyear
Evidence weighed: City calendars, recreation departments, senior centers, libraries, clubs, parks districts, and community event pages.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Parks & outdoor life
77/100
Parks, trails, beaches, gardens, preserves, water access, golf, and everyday outdoor routines.
What’s good: Specific parks, trails, beaches, gardens, water access, golf, outdoor classes, and low-friction places to be outside often.
What to check: Extreme heat, smoke, flooding, storm seasons, winter driving, crowding, parking friction, or thin park-level detail.
Check whether outdoor life works in the season you will actually live there.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Estrella Mountain Regional Park · Watch: City of Goodyear
Evidence weighed: Parks departments, park districts, conservancies, recreation sources, tourism sources, and trail or beach authorities.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Health & support access
Counts a lot91/100
Medicare help, aging agencies, caregiver backup, transportation support, pharmacies, and local service depth.
What’s good: Area Agency on Aging, SHIP or SHINE counseling, senior services, caregiver support, transportation help, and credible health-resource depth.
What to check: Weak care-radius evidence, no benefits counseling source, unclear transportation backup, or hints that specialist access requires long drives.
Do not let a fun town hide a weak care radius.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Goodyear Recreation Campus courts · Watch: City of Goodyear
Evidence weighed: Area Agencies on Aging, county health and human services, senior services, Medicare counseling, transit, and hospital or clinic sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Weather comfort
66/100
Heat, storms, flooding, smoke, winter, seasonal swings, and how much resilience planning the move demands.
What’s good: Evidence that outdoor life works in ordinary seasons, plus clear planning sources for heat, storms, winter, smoke, or emergency readiness.
What to check: Sustained heat, hurricane or flood exposure, wildfire or smoke risk, winter driving, evacuation complexity, and missing resilience sources.
Plan the hard season, not the best week.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Estrella Mountain Regional Park · Watch: Goodyear Parks and Recreation · 74F annual average, 301 sunny days
Evidence weighed: Emergency management, weather-resilience, utility, health, parks, insurance, and local government sources.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Getting around & family visits
73/100
Driving, parking, airport access, golf-cart life, visitor logistics, medical trips, and family backup.
What’s good: Airport or transit access, shuttle or senior transportation, walkable routines, golf-cart usefulness, and simple family-visit logistics.
What to check: Traffic, parking scarcity, seasonal congestion, night-driving issues, long medical trips, or no car-light backup.
Test the drive on an ordinary Tuesday.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Saddle Mountain Brewing Company · Watch: City of Goodyear
Evidence weighed: Transit agencies, airports, city transportation pages, senior services, tourism access pages, and guide items with location detail.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
How we keep this current
Sources for Goodyear
A mix of city pages, community calendars, senior services, council agendas, official tourism, restaurant sites, and registration pages. Every claim above links to where it came from.
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official / weekly
City of Goodyear
Official city source for resident services, notices, departments, and local information.
official / weekly
Goodyear Parks and Recreation
Official parks and recreation source for facilities, parks, classes, and activity planning.
official / weekly
Goodyear Senior Programs
Official senior-program source for older-adult activities and recreation planning.
official / weekly
Goodyear Events
Official city event source for dated local programming.
institutional / weekly
Visit Goodyear
Visitor source for restaurants, retail, parks, trails, and family-visit planning.
official / weekly
Maricopa County Assessor Senior Valuation Relief
County property-value relief and assessment source for qualifying senior homeowners.
institutional / weekly
Area Agency on Aging, Region One
Phoenix-area aging resource for benefits, caregiver support, and local services.
community / weekly
Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
Top-ranked local brewery and restaurant in Goodyear per TripAdvisor, 315 reviews.
community / weekly
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q
Texas-style barbecue joint, 4.3 stars over 420 reviews on TripAdvisor.
community / weekly
Copper & Sage
Scratch-kitchen restaurant with house-made pasta and weekend brunch.
official / weekly
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
City of Goodyear regional parks page describing Estrella Mountain Regional Park with 33 miles of trails.
community / weekly
Goodyear Ballpark
Spring training home of the Guardians and Reds, also a year-round event venue.
community / weekly
The Bible Museum
Listed among the top attractions in Goodyear on TripAdvisor.
community / weekly
Goodyear Recreation Campus pickleball courts
Six dedicated outdoor courts at the Goodyear Recreation Campus, free and reservable.
community / weekly
Festival Fields Park pickleball
Listed as a Goodyear public pickleball location alongside the rec campus and community park.
community / weekly
PebbleCreek Pickleball Club
Active-adult community club with 36 dedicated outdoor courts at 16222 Clubhouse Drive.
official / weekly
Goodyear Recreation Campus senior programs
City senior program page listing fitness, cards, games, lunches, and trips for older adults.
community / weekly
Goodyear Lakeside Music Festival
12th annual free lakeside music festival at Estrella, Plain White T's headlining March 21, 2026.
community / weekly
Farmers Market at Goodyear Ballpark
Sunday market at Goodyear Ballpark with local farms, handmade foods, and food trucks.
community / weekly
First Friday at Goodyear Ballpark
Recurring monthly First Friday evening event at Goodyear Ballpark, 5 to 10 pm.
official / weekly
Holidays on the Square & Tree Lighting
City holiday celebration at Goodyear Civic Square Park, two Friday nights in December, 5 to 8 pm.
official / weekly
Goodyear Independence Day at the Ballpark
City-hosted July 4th night at Goodyear Ballpark with food trucks, live music, and fireworks.
official / weekly
City of Goodyear special events and services
Official city events and services hub for Goodyear.
official / weekly
Maricopa County Assessor property tax FAQ
County assessor page explaining how assessed value and tax rate produce a property tax bill.
institutional / weekly
Abrazo West Campus
Acute-care hospital at 13677 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, with orthopedics, stroke, and vascular care.
institutional / weekly
Arizona SHIP Medicare counseling
Free Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program counseling for Medicare decisions.
Activities & recreation in Goodyear
What there is to do here, with the sources.
The things people retire for, in Goodyear. Each links to the full activity guide and the states that fit it.
The Goodyear Recreation Campus (grc.goodyearaz.gov), an 86-acre state-of-the-art facility for Goodyear residents, includes tennis and pickleball courts available for reservation, along with senior programs, aquatics, and fitness classes. Passes are required for the recreation and aquatics center.
Goodyear Recreation CampusThe Goodyear Recreation Campus includes programming specifically for seniors, and the Western Maricopa Coalition Area Agency on Aging coordinates regional support services for older adults in the West Valley. The city's growing population has spurred expansion of both senior-specific and multigenerational programming at its parks facilities.
Goodyear Recreation CampusThe City of Goodyear's Arts and Culture Division manages a public art program that integrates sculpture and murals into city spaces, and also offers art classes for adults and teens through the Parks and Recreation Department. The nearby Estrella Foothills area and proximity to the Phoenix metro extends access to major museums and performing arts venues.
City of Goodyear, Arts and CultureGoodyear lies within reach of several Maricopa County reservoirs where bass and catfish fishing is available, and the nearby Gila River corridor has historically supported seasonal fishing opportunities. Arizona fishing licenses are issued through the Arizona Game and Fish Department for anyone 10 years of age or older.
Published local price
Resident general fishing license; valid 365 days from date of purchase; no senior fishing discount listed
Arizona Game and Fish Department - Fishing Licenses and Regulations · as of 2025Estrella Mountain Regional Park, operated by Maricopa County Parks just south of Goodyear, offers approximately 58 miles of multi-use trails ranging from the easy 2.4-mile Baseline Trail to the all-day 8.7-mile Pederson Trail, with trailheads at the Arena and Amphitheater areas. Difficulty levels range from easy to strenuous across the park's desert and foothill terrain.
Published local price
Arizona State Parks annual day-use pass for up to 4 people; day-use vehicle entry at most parks is $10 (1 person) to $20 (2-4 people)
Published range: $10 to $200.
Arizona State Parks - Fee Schedule and Annual Pass · as of 2025The Agua Fria River and downstream Lake Pleasant Regional Park (about 30 miles north) provide the nearest boating with marina facilities, launch ramps, and kayak rentals. Goodyear itself is an inland desert suburb without direct waterfront access, so lake recreation requires a short drive into the wider Phoenix metro.
Published local price
Arizona watercraft registration fees are set by the AZGFD and vary by vessel class; the fee chart was not fully rendered in the published PDF; non-resident boating safety infrastructure fee applies to out-of-state vessels
Arizona Game and Fish Department - Boating Fees and Forms · as of 2023Golf Club of Estrella at 11800 S. Golf Club Drive, a Nicklaus Design course managed by Troon, is consistently ranked among Arizona's top 20 public courses by Golfweek and offers challenging desert play through the Sierra Estrella mountain foothills. The course features an annual pass program and accommodates tournaments and group outings.
Golf Club of EstrellaThe City of Goodyear's Arts and Culture Division, established in 2006, supports public art integration throughout the city and coordinates with community organizations on programming for adults. Maricopa County's Master Gardener program through the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension covers the West Valley with research-based horticulture education.
City of Goodyear, Arts and CultureGolf
Golf near Goodyear
Courses around Goodyear worth a round, with how to book each one.
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 7,139 yds
- Round
- ~4h
- On foot
- Walkable
Set in the Estrella Mountains with water hazards and bold bunkering · Jack Nicklaus II and Phil Smith
A daily-fee course tucked into the Estrella Mountains, with big desert views and walking allowed if you want to stretch your legs. The greens and bunkers ask for some thought, so take your time off the back tees.
Opened 1999 · $$$ · Slope 137
Photo: Ecart (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 7,015 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Towering palms, rolling fairways, and water in play across three nines · Arthur Hills
A well-kept 27-hole club right in Goodyear, where you can mix three nines into a fresh round each visit. Public players are welcome to book, with palms, mounding, and a few water carries to keep it interesting.
$$$ · Slope 130
- Par
- 71
- Back tees
- 6,846 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Mature trees and rolling fairways inside Estrella Mountain Regional Park · Red Lawrence
The longtime Tres Rios layout inside Estrella Mountain Regional Park, now Junior National and still open to the public. It is a friendly, tree-lined walk with rates that stay easy on the wallet.
Opened 1962 · $ · Slope 121
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 7,345 yds
- Round
- ~4h
A long, classic resort layout modeled on Firestone South · Robert Trent Jones Sr.
A short drive into Litchfield Park brings you to this storied Robert Trent Jones Sr. resort course. It plays long and traditional, so it is a treat for a special round when you want a classic test.
Opened 1965 · $$$$ · Slope 137