Relaxed, friendly, and safe are just a few adjectives used to describe the lifestyle found in Florence. Those qualities, in addition to a solid economic base and close proximity to the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas, make Florence an ideal place to live.
Facilities include a library, recreational center, two parks, a dog park, swimming pool, several softball fields and tennis courts and a golf course. The Charlie Whitlow Rodeo Grounds and an aero modeler park are located just south of Florence. The Florence Senior Center offers a van program for shopping and medical transportation for seniors.