Chandler maintains nearly 1,200 acres of developed parkland at more than 60 park sites. The city also acquires land, plans, designs and develops new parks and special-use facilities. The city strives to meet the recreational and open space needs of Chandler citizens. As new parks and facilities are planned, city staff works with Chandler residents on their design and development.
2021 Chandler Parks Strategic Master Plan
- Chapter 1: Executive Summary
- Chapter 2: Demographics and Trends
- Chapter 3: Community Needs and Prioritized Ranking
- Chapter 4: Park Classification, Design Principles, and Facility Inventory/Assessment
- Chapter 5: Level of Service and Mapping
- Chapter 6: Capital Improvement and Total Cost of Ownership
- Chapter 7: Funding Strategies
- Chapter 8: Strategic Implementation Plan
- Chapter 9: Conclusion
Appendix A: Statistically Valid Survey
- Executive Summary
- Section 1: Charts and Graphs
- Section 2: Benchmarking Analysis
- Section 3: Priority Investment Rating (PIR) Analysis
- Section 4: Crosstabulations by District
- Section 5: Tabular Data
- Section 6: Survey Instrument
Appendix B: Facility Inventory and Assessment
- Chapter 1: Overview
- Chapter 2: Parks & Facilities Assessments Amberwood thru Desert Breeze
- Chapter 2: Parks & Facilities Assessments Desert Oasis thru Los Arboles
- Chapter 2: Parks & Facilities Assessments Maggio Ranch thru Roadrunner
- Chapter 2: Parks & Facilities Assessments Ryan thru Winn
Appendix C: Capital Improvement Plan
Appendix D: Community Input
Downtown Chandler has changed significantly since Dr. A.J. Chandler Park was last renovated in 1986, with the addition of multi-family housing, office space, and new retailers and restaurants - and an increase in special events.
As a result of these changes, a new Master Plan was completed in 2017. Through extensive outreach and stakeholder involvement, numerous improvements to the park were identified including:
- enhancements to the special events areas
- a safer crosswalk at Arizona Avenue
- installation or removal of failing infrastructure (water fountains, restrooms, landscaping/irrigation)
- electrical and power needs and
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements.
The City of Chandler is planning the city’s 70th park, Mesquite Groves.
In 2000, the City of Chandler purchased 100 acres of land for park development. In 2008, the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center was built on approximately 10 acres of the park site. As the population in this area has grown, the city recognized the need for additional recreational facilities to serve residents in the area. The development of Mesquite Groves Park is listed as a high priority in the Parks Strategic Master Plan in 2021 and was one of the most requested items in a resident survey.
Mesquite Groves Park will be located near the northwest corner of Val Vista Drive and Riggs Road, adjacent to Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center.
Additional Park Programs and Information
For more information on city parks, call 480-782-2727.