Parks and Recreation 90 E Civic Center Dr Gilbert, AZ 85296 (480) 503-6200 Send E-mail
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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
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Join us for the Gilbert Family Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 5-9pm at the Freestone Park Ballfield Complex. Children of all ages will enjoy a night of safe and friendly Halloween fun as they visit Frankenstein’s Fishing Hole, try pumpkin bowling, play Ghost Bingo and decorate pumpkins. The event will also have a variety of games, inflatable bounces and slides, free activities, a food and beverage court, vendor and sponsor booths and an entertainment stage.
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010 Time: 5-9pm Location: Freestone Park Ballfield Complex, 1045 E. Juniper Road Admission and Activity Ticket Prices: TBA
· Vendor Application | Food Vendor Application
Get your running shoes ready for the 26th Annual Gilbert Days 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and the 2nd Annual Mascot Race both being held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Freestone Park. A fun race between mascots from local restaurants and businesses will take place before the 1 mile run. Trophies are awarded to the top male and female overall winners for the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and medals are presented to the top three finishers of the 5K race in each age division for both male and female participants. The event includes a sampling of food products, sponsor booths, prize giveaways and an awards ceremony.
Date: Friday, November 19, 2010 Time: 3:30-4:30pm On-Site Race Day Registration 4:30pm 2nd Annual Mascot Race 4:45pm 1 Mile Fun Run begins 4:55pm 5K begins Location: Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Road
**Check back soon for registration dates and fees.
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Nights of Lights on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Be there for the lighting of our Town’s 28 foot tree and experience ground displays, community entertainment, sweet treats, and a visit from Santa. The tree and light displays will remain lit through January 2, 2011 and is the perfect place to take your family photo. Admission and parking are free.
Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010 Time: 5:30-8:30pm The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6:30pm. Location: Gilbert Civic Center North Campus, 50 E Civic Center Drive
