John Payne
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Gilbert Regional Park was a really surprising (in a good way) experience. First of all, it is a beautiful park. I was early for my dentist appointment in the area, so I decided to drop by to pass the time. I walked around and realized just how big this park is. In the developed area, there is a lake and a large lawn for playing with kids, dogs, or whatever, as well as a number of paved walking paths. There is a beautiful amphitheater near the lake which would be a great location to see an event. Also, there are a large number of pickleball courts, and if I played standup pingpong I would definitely use them. However, the playground equipment is next level. There are slides and a zip line-like thing on rails, all of which makes me jealous that I didn’t have these when I was a kid. There is also a large undeveloped area if you are looking for a longer run. I will definitely be stopping there again!