Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

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🦒 Zoo · Gilroy

4 hours · $$$ · No reservation needed

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 3.0
1–3 yrs
★ 4.0
3–5 yrs
★ 4.0
5–10 yrs
★ 4.0
  • 🚗
    About 45 min drive
    From Sunnyvale · Parking: Paid parking (free for premium members)
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Some shade
    Great on sunny days · Handles heat
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 4 hours
    Best seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall

A horticulture-themed park with plenty of rides a 2-year-old can go on (garlic spinner cups, mini train, little boats), a water play area, and the famous Circus Trees.

💡 Tips
Under 3 free; in 2026 it's mostly open weekends only 11-5, so check the calendar first. Buy tickets online and arrive at opening.

What this place offers

✓theme park
✓toddler rides
✓gardens
✓water park
✓circus trees
✓restrooms

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This weekend's weather in Gilroy

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

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Sat 10/17
Sunny · 60–94°F · 0% rain
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Sun 10/18
Partly cloudy · 51–78°F · 0% rain

Location

Gilroy, California

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