Spring Training home for the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians, Goodyear is a fast growing city with plenty of modern amenities and natural wonder including the Estrella and White Tank Mountains. Founded in 1946, it’s named after the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, which grew cotton in the area during World War II. Goodyear Airport, managed by the City of Phoenix airport system, handles over 6,000 flights a year.