Gilbert Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Gilbert Community Center Hours & Holiday Closures

Officially listed holiday closures

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the day after
• Christmas Day

For class-specific hours, senior lunch service, weather disruptions or special events, call 480-503-6290. The building being open does not guarantee that a particular class or private room is available.

What Is Available Inside Gilbert Community Center?

The Town’s official facility page lists indoor recreation and community gathering areas suitable for different age groups and activities.

The Town’s parks-planning documentation also describes a fitness room, lounge and computer area. Because the main current facility page does not clearly specify access arrangements for those amenities, ask the front desk whether they are open for your intended use.

Recreation Classes: Dance, Art, Fitness & Family Activities

Gilbert Parks and Recreation uses this center for classes and programs serving children, adults and older residents. The Town’s recreation guides and planning documents identify program areas such as arts and crafts, cooking, dance, enrichment, fitness and special-interest activities.

Availability changes seasonally. The Town’s program catalog is the source for exact class dates, ages, meeting times, instructor names, openings and fees.

How to find and register for a class

1. Visit Gilbert Parks and Recreation.
2. Open the current Recreation Guide or the Registration link.
3. Use GilbertRecreation.com, the Town’s published online registration entry point.
4. Create or sign into your ActiveNet recreation account.
5. Search for the class by activity, age or Gilbert Community Center location.
6. Review age eligibility, dates, total class fee, required materials and available seats.
7. Add the correct participant to the activity and complete checkout.
8. Save the payment receipt and class confirmation.

Other official registration methods

Senior Programs, Social Activities & Weekday Lunches

Gilbert Community Center is an important location for older adults. The Town advertises senior activities and lunches Monday through Friday, with its adult program overseen by AZCEND and assisted by the Town of Gilbert.

Possible reasons to contact senior services include daytime recreation, group activities, community connection, lunch participation and information about available support programs.

Before attending a senior program

1. Call Gilbert Community Center at 480-503-6290.
2. Ask for the current senior program calendar.
3. Confirm the lunch schedule and whether advance meal registration is required.
4. Ask about participation eligibility, age requirements and any suggested contribution or program fee.
5. Find out whether transport assistance, accessibility accommodations or special arrangements are available.
6. Arrive at the confirmed program time rather than assuming lunch is available throughout building hours.

Visit the official recreation and senior services directory for additional program information.

Gilbert Community Center Room Rentals: 2026 Published Rates

The Town rents rooms at Gilbert Community Center for meetings, birthdays, celebrations, church gatherings, workshops and approved private or community events.

The table below reproduces the prices shown on the Town’s current room-rental webpage. The non-resident price includes its published 25% surcharge. Applicable sales tax, deposits and optional service charges are additional.

Which space works best for your event?

Wireless internet service is listed as available in all rental rooms. The center does not have an on-site kitchen available for renters; food must be prepared before the event. Food warmers are permitted under the Town’s published guidance.

Rental Deposits, Taxes, Staffing & Extra Charges

Optional setup and cleanup services

Optional cleanup services do not include removing the renter’s personal belongings, decorations or outside equipment. Additional charges may be assessed for unusual requirements or excessive cleaning.

Example Room Rental Budget

To make the rental fees easier to understand, consider a three-hour resident booking of the Maple Multipurpose Room with 75 guests, optional setup and one required staff member for three hours.

Illustrative calculation, not an official quote. The Town determines how many staff members are required and which fees/taxes apply to your actual reservation. Catering, optional cleaning, insurance, extra hours and other services are not included here.

For a non-resident, the same three-hour Maple room base price would be $187.50 rather than $150, before tax and any other charges.

How to Rent a Room: Exact Booking Steps

1. Choose your room. Compare the Maple, Oak, Gilbert, Pine and classroom options with your expected guest count.
2. Confirm seating. Ask whether you need chairs only or tables and chairs because capacities differ.
3. Choose a date. Reservations are published as available up to six months ahead and must normally be made at least 14 business days before the event.
4. Calculate the time. Include decorations, delivery, setup, the event itself and cleanup. The minimum reservation is two hours.
5. Contact Parks and Recreation. Call 480-503-6200 during Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–6 PM.
6. Provide the rental details. Tell staff the room, date, hours, event type, expected attendance, outside vendors and equipment.
7. Ask for a complete quote. Confirm resident status, tax, deposit, staff, optional services and potential insurance requirements.
8. Read the Facility Rental Rules. Review cancellation, decorations, catering, alcohol, deliveries and cleaning requirements.
9. Pay the authorized Town office. Full rental payment plus the required deposit is due at reservation.
10. Keep written confirmation. Save the contract and approved room/time details for your event.

How to reserve by phone

Call 480-503-6200 during Town Parks and Recreation office hours, Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–6 PM. Credit cards are accepted over the phone, according to the official rental page.

How to reserve in person

Visit the Parks and Recreation office at 90 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296, Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–6 PM. The Town lists credit card, money order, cash and qualifying check payments for in-person reservations.

Birthday Parties, Baby Showers & Community Meetings

The community center is suitable for many events, but each has different planning needs.

Birthday party

Choose a classroom, Gilbert Room, Oak Room or Maple Room depending on attendance and activity. Ask about decorations, food preparation, any entertainers, chairs and cleanup time.

Baby shower or family celebration

A room with tables and chairs may be more convenient than a chairs-only layout. Consider additional time for decorations, refreshments and cleanup.

Church gathering or nonprofit meeting

Ask staff whether your activity is allowed under the standard rental policy and whether insurance, sound equipment, additional staffing or another permit is necessary.

Business workshop

Confirm internet access, table setup, projector/equipment needs and whether an outside vendor requires an insurance certificate.

Parking, Accessibility & Arizona Heat

Gilbert Community Center is on North Oak Street in central Gilbert, in the Phoenix metropolitan area. When visiting, navigate to the full 130 N. Oak Street address rather than the Town’s separate Civic Center office.

The reviewed Town information does not establish a guaranteed parking-space count or real-time parking availability for this facility. For a large event, ask the rental office about parking and arrival arrangements.

Accessibility help

The Town of Gilbert provides ADA accommodation assistance through Parks and Recreation. Call 480-503-6200 to discuss access, mobility or program accommodations before your visit.

Heat relief information

Gilbert included the community center among its public cooling locations in a 2026 heat-relief announcement. Cooling site schedules may be seasonal or subject to activation, so do not assume the center is operating as an emergency shelter or cooling center on every date.

For extremely hot days, carry water, avoid unnecessary prolonged outdoor exposure, and check the Town’s Heat Relief Network for the applicable current locations and hours.

Gilbert Community Center Map & Directions

Gilbert Community Center
130 N. Oak Street
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 480-503-6290

First-Visit Checklist

• Use 130 N. Oak Street, Gilbert, AZ 85233, for the community center.
• Check the correct day: Saturday closes at noon and Sunday is normally closed.
• Confirm whether your activity is open for walk-ins or requires enrollment.
• Use the current Town recreation guide for class prices and age groups.
• Call about senior meal eligibility and serving times before traveling.
• For rentals, choose your room based on approved seating capacity.
• Allow a minimum of two rental hours and include setup and cleanup.
• Budget the $100 refundable deposit, tax, staffing and other charges.
• Confirm catering rules because the center does not provide a rental kitchen.
• Contact staff in advance for parking questions and accessibility accommodations.

Related Community & Recreation Center Guides

For broader comparisons of recreation activities, classes, visitor fees and rental arrangements, see these other published guides on community-center.org.