Chandler
Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, located in the East Valley portion of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It was founded on May 16, 1912, and is Arizona's fourth-largest city with a population of 275,987 as of the 2020 census.
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Schools
Chandler Unified School District serves most of the city of Chandler, along with portions of Gilbert and Queen Creek and all of Sun Lakes, and includes 32 elementary schools, ten junior high schools, and eight comprehensive high schools among its facilities. Some parts of Chandler west of Arizona State Route 101 are served instead by Kyrene School District and Tempe Union High School District, and some areas near the Mesa border are served by Mesa Public Schools. Chandler Unified School District's boundary maps and attendance-zone lookup tools are available through the district's website.
Getting around
Chandler is accessible by major freeways including US 60 Superstition Freeway, Interstate 10, the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway, and the Loop 101 Price Freeway. The city is located about 20 minutes from both Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Mesa Gateway Airport, and Chandler Municipal Airport serves private and corporate aircraft. Local transit options include Valley Metro bus routes, a Park and Ride facility at Germann and Hamilton Street with 460 parking spaces, and Chandler Flex, a rideshare-style service operated jointly by Via and the City of Chandler.
Things to do
Downtown Chandler offers restaurants, breweries, galleries, and live performances in a walkable district, along with the Chandler Center for the Arts, a venue with a seating capacity of 1,500 and a gallery hosting rotating exhibits of regional and local artists' work. Veterans Oasis Park spans 113 acres and includes a community fishing lake, hiking and horseback riding trails, wetlands, and an outdoor amphitheater. Other recreation areas include Desert Breeze Park and Tumbleweed Park, and shopping options include Chandler Fashion Center along with local retail districts.
- Chandler was founded on May 16, 1912. About Chandler, AZ | Canal System, History & Travel Information
- Chandler had a population of 275,987 at the 2020 census. Chandler, Arizona
- Chandler Unified School District had an enrollment of 45,749 students in 2019-2020. Chandler Unified School District
- Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) is located 18 miles southeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Chandler, AZ Transportation | Airport, Car Rentals and Buses
- The Chandler Park and Ride facility has 460 parking spaces. Chandler Park and Ride | City of Chandler, AZ
- Veterans Oasis Park covers 113 acres. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Chandler (2026) - Must-See Attractions
