Location: Gilbert
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5 Nature & Parks in Gilbert That You Shouldn't Miss
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World", Gilbert is currently the most populous incorporated town in the United States. It is the sixth-largest municipality in Arizona, and the fifth-largest in the Metropolitan Phoenix Area.
Restaurants in Gilbert
1. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By dianneg45 - Las Vegas, United States
We spent 2 hours walking the paths around the 7 small lakes in the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. We saw a very wide variety of bird life including many snowy egrets and all kinds of ducks. We also enjoyed two large logs where about 10 turtles were sunning on each log. Every few minutes the logs would start rolling and the turtles would either scramble to stay on the logs or fall off and scramble to get back on. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and plan to return. The parking at the library nearby is very easy.
2. Freestone District Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Wendyjean1962
We had a great time, beautiful park, kids had fun on the small amusement rides. Wish there was more eating places and food you could buy to feed the ducks
3. Discovery Park
4. Zanjero Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By divaw0rld - Richfield, United States
We were staying in Gilbert, and when I learned about Zanjero Park, I knew we had to visit. Even if I weren't slightly obsessed with owls, I would recommend a visit to anyone who wants to see owls up close. Zanjero is located next to one of the Phoenix area's busy highway 'loops,' which is another reason this park is exceptional. It is small with some dirt hiking/biking/horse riding trails, but the real attractions can be found by taking the short hike on the paved walkway along the perimeter of the park. There, you will find that local folks have created a safe place for the burrowing owls to live. When we visited South Dakota, we went to great lengths to snap a few pictures of burrowing owls who had taken up residence in prairie dog burrows. Imagine my delight in seeing numerous burrowing owls literally standing in front of these man-made burrows that line the perimeter of Zanjero Park. The park is located next to a very large field, and evidently, that provides these little guys with all of the food they need. The park includes a large water source that has been put in place in order to fill a trough that horses can use. There are also hitching posts and a nice set of picnic tables for visitors. If you have a penchant (obsession?) for owls, or if you simply want to view nature up close, a visit to Zanjeo Park will also be high on your list!
5. John Allen Park Playground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
