Prescott History, Parks & Recreation
Prescott History
In 1863, Prescott Arizona began, it was named after author William H. Prescott, whose writings were popular during the Civil War. Prescott enjoyed life as a humble mining town when gold was discovered nearby Lynx Creek, an event that spurred the towns creation. This was the same year Arizona became a territory of the United States, Prescott was named the Territorial Capital. Displays of old town Prescott are still seen today, Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott boasts many historic buildings, including The Palace, Arizona's oldest restaurant and bar. Eventually the status of Capital was switched to Phoenix when Arizona was made an official state of the Union. Prescott though continued to prosper, eventually becoming one of the state’s biggest cities.
Prescott Parks and Recreation
Prescott Metropolitan Area is known throughout the region as a place where relaxation and comfort of their citizens are among the highest priority. In Prescott itself, there are a number of different outdoor escapes available to enjoy, one of the popular being the city’s Mile-High Trail System. Containing approximately 28 miles of trails, the Mile-High Trail System creates Rails-to-Trails projects along the former Santa Fe Railroad, the Prescott Circle Trail System, and the Greenways Trails System. The trails are all varied in their composition; some are more urban while others encircle the entire town.
