Gila River Indian Community, Gila River Reservation

The Gila River Indian Community is composed of two tribes: the Pima and Maricopa Tribes. The Community is located on 372,000 acres in south central Arizona, and is south of Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler. The surrounding terrain is characterized by gently sloping hills and free standing buttes framed by scenic mountain ranges. The reservation's desert topography varies from elevation of 935 to 1,450 feet. Irrigated lands are concentrated between 1,000 and 1,500 feet above sea level. Running through GRIC lands is the Gila River whose width varies from 5 to 22 miles.

The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, a four-story pueblo built by the Hohokam Indians in the 13th century, lies just southeast of the Reservation.

Census 2000 profile

Arizona Department of Commerce, Community Profile

Industrial Park Sites

Gila River Indian Community has three industrial parks and one business park:

Lone Butte Industrial Park

A totally owned Community enterprise and operated under its own board of directors appointed by the Community Council. The Lone Butte Industrial Park is nationally acclaimed and by far the most successful of GRIC’s industrial parks. Its success in attracting businesses is well known throughout Indian Country. Located north and east of the Maricopa Road and I-10 interchange, its prime location offers both freight to be shipped by both truck and rail services. Lone Butte offers:

long term leases
timely permitting process
tax savings
24 Hour Security

Lone Butte Industrial Park

6960 W. Allison Road, Box 5000

Chandler, AZ

(520) 796-1033

E-Mail: info@lonebutteindustrialpark.com

San Tan Industrial Park

Located on State Highway 87, south of Chandler Arizona, San Tan is served by rail and is easily accessible to Interstate 10 and the greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. With over 150 acres of developable land, San Tan is another enterprise owned by the Community and has its own board of directors.

(520) 562-6120

dean.weatherly@gric.nsn.us

Blackwater Industrial Park

Located at the far eastern end of the Community, Blackwater is two miles north of State Highway 87 and north of the City of Coolidge. Its close proximity to state highways connects it to both Interstate 10 and 8. The development offers over 260 acres for business occupation. It’s adjacent to the Union Pacific main line to the Phoenix metropolitan area.

(520) 562-6120

dean.weatherly@gric.nsn.us

Wild Horse Pass Business Park

A 400-acre business community conveniently located adjacent Interstate 10 and only fifteen minutes from Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport. The Wild Horse Pass offers:

No Property Taxes
Accelerated depreciation on buildings (22 years versus 39.5)
Federal employment tax benefits
Infrastructure ready for development
All utilities available
Redundant fiber optics
Land lease is a deductible operating expense
Adjacent to Interstate I-10
20 from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
500-Room luxurious Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort with meeting facilities, including 100,000 square foot conference center and exhibit space
17,500 square-foot stand alone Aji Spa with 17 treatment rooms, fitness center and pool
Two 18-hole golf championship courses managed by Troon Golf, home of the PGA's Gila River Classic
Build-to-Suit sites available on the golf courses
Prompt professional development process (one stop shop)

(Source: Wild Horse Pass Development Authority website)

Wild Horse Pass Development Authority

5718 W. North Loop Road, Box 5080

Chandler, AZ 85226

(520) 796-5389

Casinos

Lone Butte

Open 24 hours a day, the casino offers slots and blackjack.

Vee Quiva

Located south of Laveen, Vee Quiva opened in December 1997. Vee Quiva boasts 400 slot machines, a 500-seat bingo room, a restaurant and a gift shop.

Wild Horse Pass Casino

Wild Horse Pass Casino, located in Chandler, Arizona, opened in November of 1997, and offers a poker room, blackjack, 500 slot machines, live keno, a sports lounge, a 1,400-seat bingo arena, and a restaurant.

1-800-WIN-GILA (1-800-946-4452)

Other Tribal Enterprises

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa

“The resort is located in the Sonoran Desert on an expanse of rugged Arizona landscape where the ancient vistas, mountains and roaming wild horses remain untouched. A unique blend of two cultures, the resort offers the quiet serenity created by Native American tribes who found haven here.

This destination resort includes:

The Whirlwind Golf Club has two 18-hole Troon-managed golf courses: Devil's Claw and Cattail
The Aji Spa, a 17,500 square foot spa with 17 treatment rooms.
The Koli Equestrian Center for riding lessons, trail rides and outdoor events, and is also equipped with tennis courts and jogging trails.
Four pools with cascading waterfalls and a 111-foot waterslide modeling the ancient Casa Grande Ruins.
A 2-1/2 mile replica of the Gila River that meanders through the resort grounds with scenic boat rides to shuttle guests to the Whirlwind Golf Club and nearby Wild Horse Pass Casino.
A professionally trained staff to plan events for groups of ten to 2,000, in extensive function space including a 17,376 square foot ballroom and an abundance of scenic outdoor venues…” (Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa website)

The Gila Indian Center offers visitors an educational experience into the history, culture and art of Gila River Indian Community through its guided tours, museums and the Gila River Heritage Park. Authentic Indian arts and crafts are offered for sale and visitors can enjoy dining at the Center’s restaurant. Basket and pottery making demonstrations are given. Meeting rooms are available for rent.

Gila River Arts and Crafts Center

PO Box 457

Sacaton, AZ 85247

(480) 963-3981

gilaindianctr@gilanet.net

GRIC has numerous other tribal enterprises: