Sage, Quiet Community
Downey is known for its quiet and safe community. The people here
are genuinely concerned about their community and committed to
keeping it safe for all to enjoy.
Affluent Neighborhoods
The city maintains a broad range of housing options offering a
"quality of life" that many thought was impossible to maintain in
this fast-paced region.
Community Involvement
Civic pride is felt throughout the community by both residents and
businesses. It is an active community where prize-winning rose floats
have been designed, decorated, and continuously entered in Pasadena's
Tournament of Roses since 1955. They are completely financed,
constructed, and decorated by volunteers. Our outstanding YMCA
continues to be one of the best. It is also operated by community
volunteers and contributions. We are a city of many fine churches
that offer a variety of religious and social activities that remind
you of small town living. Here citizens take pride in calling Downey
home. Our unique community spirit and involvement is unmatched by
any other community in Southern California.
Award Winning Schools
Downey's outstanding school district has won 4 California
"Distinguished School" awards. A Downey school was recently one of
only two in California to be awarded for academic excellence. Quality
education is provided both publicly and privately. In addition to our
top rated public schools, we also have many fine private and parochial
schools.
Quality Police
Downey is a full service city with its own quality police and fire
departments. Downey consistently commits towards the best public
protection for all of its citizens. The city staffs 120 sworn
officers to provide continued protection towards a safe community.
Fire Safety
The Downey Fire Department has four stations to serve the city. The
City is proud of the fact that it has consistently maintained a Class
2 rating, a factor that leads to lower insurance premiums for
business. Downey maintains one of the few urban search and rescue
units in the county.
Recreation
Downey has 13 parks, extensive recreation programs and a model city
library. The City and its many citizen volunteers support an art
museum, historical society, symphony, live theater, community pool,
and two public golf courses. The City of Downey's popular Rio Hondo
Golf Course completed a $5 million renovation to become one of the
most challenging and attractive courses in the area.
DowneyLINK
DowneyLINK, our local public transportation network, puts the entire
city within your reach. Whether you are traveling to work, school,
or the doctor's office, DowneyLINK can take you there.
Greg Fuller
Vice President / Chief Operating Officer
All American Home Center
"Our continued customer and community support made us the single largest privately owned home center in the United States. We are an example of how a quality independent business in Downey can succeed in such a highly competitive market. All American Home Center would not choose to be anywhere else but in Downey."
Connie Diaz
Hospital Administrator
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
"Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center is an internationally recognized Medical Center that sets the standard in the field of rehabilitative medicine. We offer a world class Spinal Injury Center and Neuro Trauma Institute. Rancho is very pleased to be a part of Downey's dynamic medical community."
Walter Howiler
Vice Chairman
Kirk Paper Corporation
"At Kirk Paper, the closer we are to freeways, the lower our shipping costs. Our modern facility in Downey is very close to four freeways. The location and security of our new business park are excellent. Downey excels in providing a business friendly environment"
William W. Hughes Jr.
Chairman
Hughes/Purcell Investments
"The City of Downey came through with valuable financial assistance and helped us find innovative solutions for remodeling Stonewood Center from an open-air mall to a modern enclosed regional power center. Stonewood is an exciting place to shop thanks to assistance from the City of Downey."