Amenities

• 0.7 Acre Park
• Gilbert Water Tower
• Historical Adobe Pump House
• Splash Pad
• Spinning Granite Ball Water Feature
• Water Wall Features
• Informal Stage
• Grassy Turf Amphitheater
• Benches
• 7 Café Tables and 27 chairs
• Bike Racks
• Parking Lot
• Restrooms available at Park N Ride lot

Water Tower Lightings

The iconic Gilbert Water Tower is lit a variety of colors several times a year in recognition of community initiatives and holidays. 

Find the lighting schedule, more information and learn how to submit a lighting request at glbrt.is/LightUpGilbert.

Water Tower Splash Pad

The splash pad at the Water Tower Plaza is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, with some weather-based and seasonal variations.

The splash pad will turn off when the wind reaches 8 mph or more and back on when the wind dies down. This is an automated feature controlled by a wind sensor at the plaza.

Water Tower Plaza History

The Gilbert Water Tower was originally built in 1927 and instantly became a town icon and source of great pride for all the members of the Gilbert community where it served to store water for firefighting and later stored drinking water until 1985.

When the water tower went out of service, the fate of the water tower was in question, however the Gilbert Town Council took steps to preserve the iconic structure and the plaza was created.

Gilbert's water tower, now restored, is alongside an old Historic Adobe Pump House that was originally the town's first jail.

Added to the area are several water features to supplement the history and importance the water tower holds in the town. One such water feature is a five ton granite ball called a Kugel ball. Give it a push and, with the help of a thin layer of water, you can direct all 10,000 pounds of it where you want it to go!

Another water feature that was added is a small pop-jet fountain splash play area where little kids can enjoy some good, wet fun and a water wall with cantilever bench and illuminated blue glass windows.

The grassy area, permanent seating options, and open plaza lends itself to multiple uses, from theatrical performances, to local concerts, arts and crafts fairs, street performers and more.

This central gathering space is a focal point of the Gilbert Heritage District.

Facilities & Reservations 

For availability or to reserve a facility, visit gilbertrecreation.com.