All permits and reservations at Cactus Yards are considered tentative until all requirements have been met by the permit holder. Required documents must be submitted and approved prior to your reservation.

1. Reservations can be made in person at Cactus Yards or over the phone. Weekday reservations for the ballfields and Fieldhouse must be placed by 5:00 pm the previous day. Weekend and Monday reservations must be placed by 5:00 pm the previous Friday. Cancelations and reschedules must be made a business day in advance from the reserved date.
2. All permits must be paid in full at time of reservation.
3. Permits must include total number of attendees. 
4. Reservations may require a certificate of liability insurance. Certificates must be submitted a business day prior from the reserved date. 
5. Permit holders must check in at the Team Shop upon entry no more than 15 minutes prior to the reserved time, and leave no more than 15 minutes after the end of the reservation. 

Email certificate of insurance to: cactusyards@gilbertaz.gov

Operating Hours:

Off-Peak: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

On-Peak: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Off-Peak and On-Peak hours are subject to change.

Ballfield Specifications:

Reservation Fees:

 Above fees apply to general rentals only. Other associated fees apply for business, league, tournament, and coalition rentals. For more information, call 480-503-6640.

Reserving a Field:

Cactus Yards hosts various leagues and tournaments throughout the year, and may experience limited availability for reservations. We recommend checking availability at nearby Freestone, Crossroads, and other Gilbert parks for practice times.

Check out availability at other Gilbert parks here. 

Ballfields are not available for weekend (Saturday & Sunday) reservations.

Off-Peak Reservations (9:00 am - 5:00 pm):

• Minimum 1 hr reservation. 
• Reservations are taken between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, in person or over the phone.
  • All reservations must be placed by 5pm at least a business day in advanced. Reservations taking place Saturday - Monday must be placed by 5pm the previous Friday.
  • For reservations requiring a field preparation, all reservations must be completed 3 business days in advance.
• Reservations must be paid in full at time of reservation.
• Reservations include bases at the requested distance. No other equipment will be provided, unless a field prep is purchased.
• Field allocations are subject to change. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your reserved time to check in at the Team Shop.
• Parties must leave no later than 15 minutes after the conclusion of their reservation.
• There will be no charge for lights during Off-Peak hours.

On-Peak Reservations (5:00 pm - 9:30 pm):

On-Peak reservations are contingent upon league registration and field use. For this reason, On-Peak reservations can only be made on a month-to-month basis. 

Due to the high demand for leagues/games, Cactus Yards does experience periods of limited availability. We recommend checking availability at nearby Freestone, Crossroads, and other Gilbert parks for practice times.  

• Minimum 1 hour reservation.
• Reservations are taken between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
  • All reservations must be placed by 5pm at least 1 business day in advanced. Reservations taking place Saturday - Monday must be placed by 5pm the previous Friday.
  • For reservations requiring a field preparation, all reservations must be completed 3 business days in advance.
• Reservations must be paid in full at time of reservation.
• Field allocations are subject to change. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your reserved time to check in at the Team Shop.
• Parties must leave no later than 15 minutes after the conclusion of their reservation.

Reserve by phone (credit card required):
Call 480-503-6640

Reserve in person at Cactus Yards: 
Credit card, cash or check (with valid driver's license) accepted.
American Express, MasterCard and Visa accepted.

For updated sport field conditions and closures due to weather call the rain line at: 480-503-6201

Operating Hours:

Reservation Only: Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm

The Fieldhouse at Cactus Yards features a full-length indoor soccer field, bleachers, and picnic style seating for spectators. The 20,000 square foot, air-cooled structure is perfect for year-round play, corporate events, and more!

The Fieldhouse at Cactus Yards is closed to public use except for approved reservations and programming.

Reservation Fees:

Above fees apply to general rentals only. Other associated fees apply for business, league, tournament, and coalition rentals. For more information, call 480-503-6640.

Reserving the Fieldhouse:

• Minimum 1 hr reservation. 
• Reservations are taken between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, in person or over the phone.
  • All reservations must be made by 5pm at least 1 business day in advanced. Reservations taking place Saturday - Monday must be placed by 5pm the previous Friday.
• Reservations must be paid in full at time of reservation.
• Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your reserved time to check in at the Team Shop.
• Parties must leave no later than 15 minutes after the conclusion of their reservation.

Reserve by phone (credit card required):
Call 480-503-6640

Reserve in person at Cactus Yards: 
Credit card, cash or check (with valid driver's license) accepted.
American Express, MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Fieldhouse Rules:

When using the Fieldhouse, we want it to be a fun time for everyone. Patrons must follow Cactus Yards park rules as well as all municipal, state, and federal laws, and the following Fieldhouse rules:

1. There is no outside food or beverages allowed in the park (except water). A concession stand and restaurants are offered on site. Food is allowed in the Fieldhouse at the designated picnic tables, but not on the turf itself. Water must be in a sealed, shatterproof container.
2. Alcohol is not allowed in the player bench area or on the field.
3. The use of external speaker systems is prohibited. Amplified noise is not allowed.
4. All games outside of Town programming are self-monitored. Good sportsmanship and proper conduct is expected at all times. Gambling, profane words and gestures, littering and spitting are prohibited.
5. Theft, compromising safety, verbal or physical threats, aggressive behavior or fighting will result in immediate removal from the facility and the suspension of all parties. 
6. Team coaching, personal training, direct or indirect supervision of organized practices and/or drills are prohibited without a facility permit and certificate of insurance.
7. Grabbing or hanging on nets is prohibited.
8. Cactus Yards assumes no responsibility for personal use items. All patrons are encouraged to secure their own possessions.
9. Appropriate exercise attire such as t-shirts covering the entire torso and athletic pants/shorts are required at all times. Closed-toe shoes must be worn when playing on the turf. Cleats are not permitted on the turf. Turf shoes, running shoes, and sneakers are allowed.
10. Jewelry is prohibited in the field of play.
11. The turf is marked for playing soccer with a goal on each end of the field. Cactus Yards does not have covers available for the goals. Other sports and events are permitted, however renters must provide their own equipment. Equipment cannot be staked into the turf. Renters cannot paint new/additional lines on the turf.
12. The barrier around the turf is there for your protection. Please do not dribble balls, hit equipment on, or intentionally run into the barrier outside of normal game play.
13. On Weekend Use: During tournaments, a small section of the Fieldhouse is closed off for umpires and referees to cool off between games. They are not to interfere or disturb any renters in the Fieldhouse, nor are they permitted on the turf. If they are disrupting your rental, please inform a Cactus Yards staff member right away. 

The Town of Gilbert has established certificate of insurance requirements for those facility users, vendors and contractors entering into agreements with the Town. Before using many of the facilities, the Town must be furnished with a certificate of insurance.

Step 1: Determine if you need a certificate of insurance

Insurance will be required when an individual, group, organization, or business conducts an event utilizing Town of Gilbert facilities, including Parks & Recreation facilities, and one or more of the following applies:

All youth organized sports teams require a certificate of insurance.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. (This list is a general guideline and not an exhaustive list of events needing insurance. Additional events may be included in this requirement. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department with additional questions.)

Step 2:  Ensure all insurance requirements are met before submitting the certificate

1. An original certificate of insurance certifying below coverage must be mailed or delivered to: Town of Gilbert, Parks & Recreation Department
   50 E. Civic Center Drive
   Gilbert, Arizona 85296
2. For reservations at Cactus Yards, a copy must be received one (1) business days, (Monday-Friday (9am - 6pm), PRIOR to the reservation date or the reservation may be cancelled.
3. The insurance provided must be written by an A. M. Best’s rated insurance carrier maintaining a rating of “A-VIII” or better.
4. A minimum of thirty (30) days’ written notice of cancellation or reduction in insurance coverage must be given to the Town of Gilbert

Make sure the following is included on your insurance certificate:

• Insured: Must list the name of the League/Organization
• League/Organization Contact name(s) *
• Address
• The specific date(s) and location(s) of the event must be clearly stated on the certificate for one-time events.
• Permit Number

 *League/Organization contact name(s) on the insurance certificate and/or on file with the producer of the policy must match the name listed as the contact for the league/organization in the Town of Gilbert reservation database.

The Town of Gilbert will accept reservations by the league/organization contact person(s) ONLY.
If there is a change in league/organization name or contact person(s), an updated insurance policy must be submitted to the Town of Gilbert before any new reservations can be made.

Coverage Type and Limits Required:

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance
2. In the amount of:
   $1 million ($1,000,000) each occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage liabilities
   $2 million ($2,000,000) aggregate
3. The Town of Gilbert must be named as “Additional Insured”.
4. Address on policy:
   Town of Gilbert,
   Attention Parks & Recreation Department
   50 E. Civic Center Drive
   Gilbert, AZ 85296 

Step 3:  Submit your certificate of insurance

For reservations at Cactus Yards, an original certificate of insurance certifying coverage must be mailed, hand delivered, or emailed.

Submit your certificate of insurance
An original certificate of insurance certifying coverage must be mailed, hand delivered, email, or faxed.

Mail or deliver it to:
Cactus Yards
4536 E. Elliot Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Email a .PDF copy to: cactusyards@gilbertaz.gov

When reserving at Cactus Yards and all other Town of Gilbert facilities, permit holders must agree to the following waivers:

Outdoor General Rental Waiver (Ballfields)

Indoor General Rental Waiver (Fieldhouse)

COVID-19 Waiver of Liability (All facilities and programs)

Additional waivers may apply. All applicable waivers included in each permit.