Gilroy Gardens is a truly magical wonderland for families with young kids. As you stroll through the park, you’ll discover over 40 fun rides and attractions nestled among majestic gardens and over 10,000 trees.

Big Blooms. Big Splashes. Big Fun.

From the return of the Fantastical Flowers Spring Celebration to the grand opening of the Lakeside Splash water play area and luxury cabanas, there are big things going on at Gilroy Gardens in 2024! Special immersive events include The Great Big BOO for Halloween, North Pole Nights during the holiday season, and a fantastic fireworks show on New Year’s Eve.

Rides and Attractions

Many of the rides throughout the park were inspired by the region’s agricultural and historic past—from the Mushroom Swing and Garlic Twirl to the Timber Twister and Quicksilver Express Mine Coaster. There are plenty of gentle rides too, like Bulgy the Goldfish and Balloon Flight, for the youngest kids to enjoy. Other favorites include the Illions Supreme Carousel, Bonfante Railroad, and South County Backroads.

Pitch-n-Win features carnival-style games with fun prizes, while The Green Barn is a unique space where families can explore art and nature together. And you can even pilot a Duck or Swan Paddle Boat across Coyote Lake!

Gorgeous Gardens

Be sure to take a stroll through the park’s six unique gardens, including the serene Claudia’s Garden, the lush Camellia Garden, and the tropical Monarch Garden (housed inside a 60-foot-tall greenhouse).

“A theme park that grew out of a love for green spaces, Gilroy Gardens isn’t your average roller coasters-and-popcorn attraction. The park is full of lush gardens, with waterfalls spilling into lagoons and unusually beautiful trees — some with trunks grown into intricate patterns—casting blissful shade on walkways below.”

– Travel+Leisure