| Gilbert
Gilbert received the distinction in 2002 of being
named the fastest growing community in the nation;
a far cry from its humble beginning one hundred years
earlier! In 1902, when the Arizona Eastern Railway
was asking for donations of right of way in order
to establish a rail line between Phoenix and Florence,
a rail siding was established on property owned by
William "Bobby" Gilbert. It was this siding
and the town that sprung up around it that eventually
became what is now known as Gilbert. In 1920, the
town's 500 citizens incorporated, and Gilbert was
officially born. It is now 76 square miles in size
with a population of 107,000. Located 8 miles southeast
of downtown Phoenix, it has managed to preserve its
small-town atmosphere while promoting high-tech industry
and progressive planning for the future. Its focuses
include raising a family, quality education, leisure
activities and a successful business community.
There are limitless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment
and activity in Gilbert. Community lakes and playgrounds
in the beautiful Freestone and Crossroads Parks afford
space for family leisure, and a children's railroad
in Freestone Park adds to its attraction. Miles of
canal banks are maintained by the Salt River Project
and the Roosevelt Conservation District for walking,
running, biking and horseback riding. The town also
maintains hiking and equestrian trails for the enjoyment
of its citizens. Four golf courses are open for play
in Gilbert and over 25 are available within a 15 minute
drive.
Culture is a way of life here. Gilbert Fine Arts
Association, best known for its annual musical productions,
also provides scholarships to talented young people,
sponsors various live performances and art shows and
provides workshops through its Theatrical Academy
for Youth. The Gilbert Promotional Corporation sponsors
the annual Gilbert Days, a celebration of the paving
of Gilbert road in downtown Gilbert. The three day
celebration features one of the largest parades in
the state, IPRA Rodeo action with some of the finest
contestants in the region, along with a carnival and
exhibitors area. Gilbert also has the honor of playing
host to one of the ten largest rodeos in the country
each November.
Gilbert Public Schools enjoy a reputation for quality
and excellence, combining academics, cultural expression
and athletic achievement. Achievement test scores
at elementary, junior high and senior high levels
have been number one in the east Valley for years,
and exceed both national and state averages.
The average age of Gilbert's residents is 29 years
and they have the highest median household income
in the area. A village concept of planned communities
here includes parks, horse trails, fishing, boating
and local business services, all within walking distance.
Housing ranges from gated communities to horse properties,
where residents can often be seen taking their horses
out for morning rides before work.
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spend your days...and nights...
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