As the mercury climbs, Gilbert, Arizona, launches its summer cooldown campaign, dishing out aquatic delights and frosty activities to fend off the sizzle. Starting May 25th, locals can plunge into one of Gilbert's public pools with pocket-friendly rates at $1 for kids and $3 for adults, or they can snag a Splash Pass for unlimited dips and more, reports the Town of Gilbert official website.
The Splash Pass, a newfangled ticket to beat-the-heat supremacy, grants bearers free rein over pools and the Freestone Recreation Center through July 20th—youths at $44, adults $67, seniors for $55 and $161 snags a family-sized deal, the site detailed. In their aquatic arsenal, Gilbert flaunts the Greenfield Pool, Mesquite Aquatic Center, Perry Pool—though take note, it shuts down July 13th—and Williams Field Pool, so there's plenty of wet and wild fun to be had across town.
Families hunting for a splash-tastic adventure should mark their calendars for June 6th. Gilbert's slated to transform Freestone Park into a pop-up water wonderland complete with slides, food trucks, music, and a colossal slip and slide, as per the town's announcement, spread across three separate splash sessions tickets are indeed a must.
Moreover, creative kids can chill out at the Frostbitten Camp from June 3rd to June 7th, where ice palaces and chilly crafts are the orders of the day; likewise, the wannabe Elsa's and Anna's need to sign up pronto to secure a spot. For the community-minded, "Chill with a Cop" offers a sweet moment to mingle with Gilbert's finest over ice cream on June 20th, with the bonus of a tasty discount during the event, the town's press release hinted at a cooler kind of camaraderie between residents and law enforcement.
Sure, Arizona's known for its scorching summers, but Gilbert's Parks and Recreation is serving up some cold hard fun with over 300 programs including ice skating lessons in partnership with AZ Ice, and indoor pickleball for those seeking respite from the sun. Not to leave out the tots, Wiggle Worm Adventures awaits at McQueen Park Activity Center, offering a haven of play for the six and under crowd until August 2nd, if keeping the young ones entertained indoors away from the sizzle is the plan.
Residents eager to get the latest on these and other cool summer offerings can subscribe for updates directly from the horse's mouth—never missing another event to keep the heat at bay. For full details on Gilbert's summer lineup, head to https://www.gilbertaz.gov and prep for a season of cool escapes.
