Ball field, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming
For over 7 years, we at Tinkergarten have been on a mission to spread a love of learning and nature throughout the country by offering play-based learning to kids in community parks. Join us by signing up your kids, ages 6 months to 8 years, to join in discovery-based learning. Our outdoor classes are designed to engage and inspire kids in building skill sets around empathy, collaboration, creativity, persistence, and problem solving. Our Fall session starts now. Join the movement of thousands of families learning outside together and enjoy some well-spent time with your kids.
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Year-round indoor pool
Lap swimming
Admission fees: 12 & younger- $3; 13 & older- $4
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7-10 a.m.; 11:30-1:30 p.m.; 4:30-8 p.m.
Friday 7-9 a.m.
Saturday 8-11 a.m.
Sunday None
Open swim
Admission fees:12 & younger- $3; 13 & older- $4
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Waves
Admission fees: 2-12 years- $5; 13+ years- $7
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 1-5 p.m.*
*daily waves begin May 23
Fast Facts about Banner Thunderbird
- Phone: (602) 865-5555
- Year opened: 1983
- Number of licensed patient beds: 561
- Number of inpatient visits (2012):
Approximately 33,380 - Number of outpatient visits (2012): 53,685
- Number of Emergency department visits (2012): 85,755
- Number of babies delivered (2012): 4,996
- Number of employees: 2,500
- Number of physicians on medical staff: 1,042
- Number of volunteers: 501
Fat Cats family entertainment center opened recently in Gilbert. In addition to 20 bowling lanes, it offers an arcade, a pirate-themed glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, a six-screen movie theater and more. Basic birthday packages include bowling and shoe rental for guests, a group photo and balloons. Add-ons include pizza, glow golf, game cards and movie tickets.
Details: 4321 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. Birthday party packages $14.99-$19.99 per guest (eight minimum). 480-369-4542, fatcatsfun.com.
Fat Cats family entertainment center opened recently in Gilbert. In addition to 20 bowling lanes, it offers an arcade, a pirate-themed glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, a six-screen movie theater and more. Basic birthday packages include bowling and shoe rental for guests, a group photo and balloons. Add-ons include pizza, glow golf, game cards and movie tickets.
Details: 4321 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. Birthday party packages $14.99-$19.99 per guest (eight minimum). 480-369-4542, fatcatsfun.com.
Open Wednesdays from 4pm-8pm. Check out the vendor trucks, homemade goodies, handcrafted soaps and several other vendors.
Located downtown Gilbert by the iconic water tower. Open on Saturdays from 8am-noon during the winter months and 7am-11am during the summer months. Pet friendly! They also have face painting, food trucks, iced coffee and amazing fresh produce.
Daily 5:30 am-10:00 pm (not affected by Holidays)
Park Amenities
- 1 Lake, Uses Reclaimed Water
- Approximately 4 fenced acres
- Separate Use areas for Active and Timid Dogs
- Lighting for Night Use
- Pet Drinking Fountains
- 2 Dog Washing Stations
- “Mutt-Mitt” Waste Disposal Stations
- 1 Lighted Basketball Court
- Various Benches, Bike Racks, and Multi-Use/Equestrian trails
- Drinking Fountain
- 4 Reservable Ramadas with BBQ Grills
- 1 (2) Table Open Area
- 1 Restroom Facility
- 1 Play Area
- Trash Receptacles
- 17 Acre Park
Ramada’s/Picnic Tables: Reserve a Ramada
- Cosmo’s Corner: Large Ramada with 9 tables and 2 grills. Power available.
- Paw Point: Small Ramada with 2 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- K-9 Korner: Small Ramada with 2 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Wishbone: Small Ramada with 2 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Picnic Circle: 2 tables.
This company owns Great Skate in Glendale and Skateland in Chandler. Birthday parties include admission and skate rental, a party host, a decorated reserved space, pizza and unlimited soda. Some packages include glow-in-the-dark accessories and game tokens.
Details: 1101 W. Ray Road, Chandler; 480-917-9444. 10054 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale; 623-842-1181. Birthday parties $10.99-$16.99 per guest (10 minimum).unitedskates.com.
This Gilbert family fitness center and yoga studio offers weekend Zumba Glow, sports and yoga-themed birthday parties for ages 2 and up. The “Yoga Studio” package (recommended for ages 7 and up) includes yoga instruction, aromatherapy with hand and foot massages and makeup application, nail polishing or henna tattoos. Glow-in-the-dark Zumba (for ages 3 and up) offers dancing, games, pop music, glow bracelets and necklaces, and flashy blinky rings. Bottled water, snacks and goody bags for guests are included with all parties.
Details: 4100 S. Lindsay Road, Suite 101, Gilbert. Birthday parties $200 for 10 children. 480-699-1004, letsgrowstudio.com.
Ball field (lit), Basketball (lit), Picnic Area, Playground, Restroom, Soccer, Tennis (lit), Volleyball (sand, lit)
Seasonal hours
May 28- July 19
Monday – Friday 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8-10 p.m.
(Tuesdays form 8-10 p.m. is $1 Family Night)
Saturday 11-6 p.m.
(Free Swim on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Facility Amenities
- L-Shaped 50-Meter Pool
with Depths of 3-12 Feet - 1-Meter Diving Board
- 3-Meter Diving Board
- Water Slide
- Lazy River
- Family Play Pool,
with Zero-Depth Entry - Toddler Slide
- Turf Areas
- Shade Ramadas
- Pool Furniture
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
- Basketball Courts
- Grills
- Lighting
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Soccer Field
This venue is filled with inflatable bounce houses. It offers four birthday-party packages for 10-25 kids that include an hour of jump time and 45 minutes in a decorated party room. Add-ons include Cosmic Bounce with glow-in-the-dark accessories, face-painting and balloon animals. It serves Papa John’s pizza and Sidewinders sandwiches and offers custom cakes or cupcakes on request.
Details: Call for open-bounce hours. 1166 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 110, Gilbert. Birthday parties $159-$439. 480-632-9663, bounceu.com.
At Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry we strive to provide the highest comprehensive children’s dental care in a unique, fun-filled environment staffed by a team of caring, energetic professionals. We believe the establishment of a “dental home” at an early age is the key to a lifetime of positive visits to the dentist. At Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry we are proud to turn your child’s dental visit into a jungle themed adventure that is fun-filled. Dr. John Culp is a board certified specialist in children’s dentistry. He is an expert in alleviating patient anxiety. He specializes in calming techniques that help ensure that patients remain relaxed during their visit. As a parent of three young sons, Dr. Culp understands and has great compassion for children. At Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry we aim to turn every visit to our office into a fun-filled educational safari for all. Now with offices in Gilbert and Phoenix, you can conveniently find a Jungle Roots location near you!
This giant indoor playground filled with a giant “tree,” slides, tunnels and places to climb boasts six private party rooms. Makutu’s (ma-coo-two’s) birthday guests are greeted at the front door. Parties include more than an hour of free play and an hour in a private party room. Birthday packages include custom evites or printable invitations and pizza, drinks and arcade tokens for guests.
Details: 6919 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Birthday packages $189 for 8 kids to $399 for 20. 480-344-3740, makutusisland.com.
Admission fees:
Children (2-17 years) $1
Adult (18-54 years) $2.25
Senior (55 years & older) $1.25
Seasonal hours
May 28- July 19
Monday – Friday 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8-10 p.m.
(Tuesdays form 8-10 p.m. is $1 Family Night)
Saturday 11-6 p.m.
(Free Swim on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.