Gilbert still has small town feel close to the big city. It is a suburb located southeast of Phoenix. The community is sought after for it's top-rated schools, and a mix of modern and cultural attractions. Gilbert is also well-known for its family friendly community and is also ranked as one of the safest cities in America. Gilbert offers many restaurants thru-out the town but Downtown has been revitalized to walk around and enjoy restaurants and shops. It also has the Riparian Preserve located at Water Ranch to enjoy some wildlife, fish in the lake, kids can dig for dinosaur bones, go on bird walks or take a tour. Gilbert offers plenty to enjoy with many movie theaters, live theaters (Hale Theater in downtown), many golf courses, outdoor activities & events. Locals and Snowbirds love Gilbert for the winter months and enjoy the many biking paths thru-out the town. The community is very family focused. It offers so many attractions and activities thru out the year, like the Gilbert Rodeo, Gilbert Days, Superhero Adventure Run, Veteran's Day Parade and also a Farmer's Market every Saturday. The Farmer's Market offers fresh, locally-grown produce and local vendors from homemade beef jerky to delicious baked goods. Downtown Gilbert has too many restaurants and options to choose from. There is always something for families to be doing. Some popular communities within Gilbert are Morrison Ranch, Stone Creek, Finley Farms, Lyon's Gate, Coronado Ranch, Higley Groves, Power Ranch, Cooley Station, Tone Ranch, Ashland Ranch, Greenfield Lakes, Carol Rae, Val Vista Lakes & The Islands.