Why you'd want to live in Gilbert

Incorporated in 1920, Gilbert is a large town in central Arizona, located approximately 24 miles southeast of Phoenix. Other nearby cities include Mesa (approximately 15 minutes to the north) and Tempe (approximately 20 minutes to the northwest). Gilbert is home to an annual 'Gilbert Days' celebration in late November, a three-day festival in observance of the full paving of Gilbert Road through the town. Additional things to do in and around Gilbert include: The Riparian Institute The Hale Centre Theatre Heard Museum of Anthropology and Primitive Arts Gilbert Historical Museum Heritage District Freestone Park Deer Valley Rock Art Center (nearby Phoenix) Cave Creek (nearby Phoenix) Included among the recreational facilities in Gilbert are two municipal swimming pools, two community centers, a recreation center, and 14 parks, one of which is a dedicated skateboard park. via citytowninfo.com