~ Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Chandler City Council ~ The mission of the City of Chandler (Established in 1912; population: 238,719 as of March 2012) Community Services Department is to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing diverse, affordable parks and leisure opportunities, including 61 Chandler Parks, six recreation facilities; six aquatics centers; many free community special events & all-ages classes in sports, swimming, art, nature, history & theater.
