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Town of Gilbert, Arizona Official Website

Parks and Recreation
90 E Civic Center Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 503-6200
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Department Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

On-Line Forms and Flyers
Parks On-Line

Rob Giles
Recreation Superintendent
(480) 503-6284

Jody Becker
Park Ranger Program
(480) 503-6261

Sean Carlin
Aquatics & Adult Sports
(480) 503-6250

Denise Merdon
Recreation Facilities
Outdoor Programs & Special Needs
(480) 503-6240

Rene Carlin
Special Events &
Youth Sports & Teen Programs
(480) 503-6230

Special Needs Program
Join our Subscription E-mail Lists to receive information about the Special Needs Program, our newsletter, and reminders of upcoming events.

photo, Fall Bowling Team


Gilbert offers a wide variety of activities and programs for residents with Special Needs. Activities include dances, bowling, karaoke, cheerleading, movies and more. All of our programs and activities are designed to be fun, with an emphasis on meeting people and establishing new friendships.

Winter 2009 Leisure Pursuits Special Needs Programs


View our Winter 2009 Leisure Pursuits brochure image, pdf logo featuring events such as

· Halloween Dance - Friday, October 30, 2009
· Fall Carnival
- Friday, November 20, 2209
· Holiday Ball - Friday,December 18, 2009
· Winter Wonderland Social - Friday, January 15, 2010


Special Olympics Arizona -
Learm about Special Olympics by visiting their website. For individuals participating in our Winter Cheerleading and Fall Bowling programs, please download the Special Olympics Athletic Medical Release Form. For individuals wanting to join the Winter Cheerleading or Unified Flag Football, please download the Unified Sports Partner Release Form.

Give us your feedback - Help us know how we can meet the needs of current and future participants and their families by completing our program survey. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please send e-mails to our Special Needs Program instructor.

Volunteer with Gilbert Special Needs Program Application form image, pdf logo | Register on-line

Ways you can get involved:

  • Bowling - Interact with and encourage bowlers, help develop friendships and record scores.
  • Special Olympics Unified Cheerleading - Assist in coaching and/or participate in routines and help strengthen self-esteem.
  • Recreation Classes - Assist recreation instructors with their classes.
  • Friday Night Events - Socialize with the participants, assist with various responsibilities associated with carrying out the event
Please call (480)503-6270 for more information about Special Needs opportunities.

The Spring 2010 Parks and Recreation Leisure Pursuits Brochure is Available

Sign up for classes at www.GilbertRecreation.com.

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