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Town of Gilbert, Arizona Official Website

Community Services
(Parks and Recreation)

90 E Civic Center Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 503-6200
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Department Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

On-Line Forms and Flyers
Parks On-Line

Rob Giles
Recreation Manager
(480) 503-6284

Jody Becker
Park Ranger Program
(480) 503-6261

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

Denise Merdon
Special Events
Marketing and Sponsorships
(480) 503-6240

Rene Carlin
Recreation Facilities and Classes
Special Needs
Youth Sports
(480) 503-6230

Jessica Fierro
Community Development Specialist
(480) 503-6893

Special Needs Program
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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.

Special Needs Programs

photo, Holiday Ballphoto, Holiday Ballphoto, Fall Bowling Team

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.

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 or email Krista Neugebauer for more information about Special Needs opportunities.

Gilbert Recreation Programs & Classes

View the new Program & Classes web page. On-line registration will be conducted on the GilbertRecreation.com website.www.GilbertRecreation.com - Leisure Pursuits On-Line  	Sign-up for classes on our on-line registration site|