About the Lake Havasu, Arizona Area Lake Havasu City, Arizona
History
Lake Havasu City was founded in 1964 by Robert P. McCulloch, inventor of chain saws and small engines, after he purchased approximately 19,000 acres at a public auction. His goal was to create a recreational paradise along the shores of the Colorado River. In 1968 Mr. McCulloch bought the London Bridge for $2.5 million dollars from the City of London. The bridge was disassembled, and the marked stones were shipped to Lake Havasu City and reassembled for another $7 million. This took 3 years to complete! It opened in October 1971. It has been claimed that it was bought in the mistaken belief that it was the more grandiose Tower Bridge. The bridge was dedicated in 1971 and has become the second most visited tourist attraction in Arizona next to the Grand Canyon.
At a Glance Lake Havasu City boasts a high quality of life with a low crime rate, excellent schools, outstanding medical facilities, and beautifully maintained open spaces. Many destination areas are easily accessible including Southern California, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Mexico.
| • | Population 53,435, in 2005 | | • | 42 square miles in area | | • | 450 miles of scenic coastline | | • | Averages 350 days of sunshine per year | | • | Elevation 575 ft. above sea level | | • | Sales Tax 7.85% | | • | 2006 Money Magazine awarded Lake Havasu City with the cleanest air in the country! |
Schools Six elementary, two middle schools, one high school, and several alternative schools, Mohave Community College, in conjunction with Northern Arizona University provides a 4-year degree program. Feel free to explore more about education in the Lake Havasu region by clicking on the websites featured below. Lake Havasu Unified School Districts Mohave Community College
Community Facilities
Four Public Parks (two of which are on the Lake), a library, 16 tennis courts, three beaches, a bowing alley. There are state and commercially operated recreational facilities that include a marina, campsites, picnic grounds, trailer parks, boat slips, dry storage, boat rentals and tours, swimming beaches and fishing areas. There’s also a large aquatic center with leisure and competitive pools, water slides and waves. For more info visit the websites featured below. Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation 10 Screen Theater Complex
| Electric |
Unisource Electric Co. |
928-855-2138 |
| Gas |
Unisource Gas Co. |
928-505-7002 |
| Refuse |
River City Waster Services |
928-855-9441 |
| Sewer |
Lake Havasu City Sewer |
928-453-6660 |
| Telephone |
Frontier Communications |
866-931-5256 |
| Water |
Lake Havasu City Water |
928-453-4146 |
| Cell phone |
Sprint |
888-211-4727 | Nearby Highways: HWY I-10, I-40, SR 95 Located in Mohave County—deemed one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. Unemployment Rate: 3% in 2005 Major Private Employers | • | London Bridge Resort | | • | Mission Industries | | • | Nautical Inn | | • | Sterilite Corporation |
| • | Havasu Regional Medical Center | | • | Lake Havasu City | | • | Lake Havasu School District | | • | Mohave Community College |
Complete Renovation of Historic Downtown Lake Havasu City was recently chosen to be reviewed by the Regional Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT). R/UDAT has reviewed more than 150 cities, making recommendations that have really improved the citizens that live there. The recommendations for Lake Havasu City, are very exciting and include: | • | A high tech second bridge going to and from the island | | • | “London Bridge Park” | | • | Transforming the downtown into the “Uptown District” | | • | Turning McCulloch Blvd. into Main Street, complete with landscape medians, bike paths, increased height restrictions to encourage 3 and 4 story buildings, that could have shops below and loft living on the top level. | | • | A Civic Plaza over the Pima Wash, toddler splash park, walking trails and much more. |
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