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The community offers a broad range of facilities including a museum, a library, senior citizens center, an Olympic-size swimming pool, 10 roping arenas, two rodeo arenas, one golf course, an amphitheater and three parks with the following facilities: four lighted tennis courts, basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, picnic and barbecue areas. These facilities are handicap accessible and have picnic tables, grills, bathrooms and walkways to accommodate everyone. Frederickson Park has a lovely shaded picnic area with tables and grills adjacent to the playground. Two tennis courts offer lights for night play. The softball field that adjoins the park has a concession stand and bathrooms. From this field, League Play, takes place all summer long and the stands are always filled with fans. Tournaments are also a part of summer fun at Frederickson Park. On the 24th of July, the fireworks are staged from this park for all to enjoy as well as other local activities. Communication In addition to communication resources from the rest of the state, Snowflake has local area newspapers, radio stations from Show Low and Holbrook, and twenty television channels via cable and antenna. Education There are three public elementary schools, one junior high school and one high school in the Snowflake/Taylor area. School enrollment is more than 2,700 students. Northland Pioneer College, a nationally accredited, publicly-supported community college, serves locations throughout Navajo and Apache counties. One of four campuses is located in Snowflake/Taylor. The district office is located in Holbrook. Areas of study include vocational, academic and personal interest programs. Medical The community of Taylor has two medical clinics, three physicians, three chiropractors, one optometrist (part-time) and two emergency ambulances serving Taylor and Snowflake. Complete medical facilities are avail in Show Low, 19 miles South. The Community of Snowflake has two medical clinics, three physicians, two chiropractors, four dentists, one part-time optometrist and two ambulances serving Snowflake and Taylor. Complete medical facilities are available in Show Low, 19 miles South Financial There are two financial institutions with local branch offices in Snowflake/Taylor. Further, Navajo County businesses are eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Business Finance Division, Arizona Department of Commerce. Information on industrial development bonds within the County may be obtained from the Industrial Development Authority of Navajo County; Stewart Szink, President; 819 W. Florida; Holbrook, Arizona 86025. Governmental The Town of Taylor is governed by a mayor and six council members and protected by Taylor/Snowflake officers and Navajo County deputies. The fire department has 15 volunteers and six reserves. The community of Snowflake is governed by a mayor, six council members and a town manager. There is local police protection and the fire department has 20 volunteers and six reserves. Airport Residents of Snowflake have access to the Taylor Airport which has a 2,200 foot runway. Industrial Properties There are two parks (25 acres) with utilities. Contact the Town of Taylor. Utilities
Lodging & Meeting Facilities Snowflake & Taylor: There are two motels with 66 units in the area and several meeting facilities with the largest seating 1,000; there are eight trailer parks.
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