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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
formerly Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, [www.gilroygardens.org]
Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: (408) 840-7100
Hours: Call for hours
Activities:
Parks & Outings
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Theme Park/Rides
Review added 7/2/2008
My husband loves plants, so this was the perfect place to take our family. He spent hours checking out all that grows there, while there was plenty to entertain the kids (two years and under). We saw other preschool age kids there having a ball. It was also nice that it was a family crowd (and not loitering teenagers like at Great America). Another plus was that the changing station was a large area, just outside the bathrooms (but not in), and had it's own sink & towels & trash.
Review added 6/29/2008
last time i went, it was not filled with that many rides. it was a rip off to me. my family somewhat did not enjoy it.
Review added 6/28/2008
Gilroy Gardens is a great little theme park for the toddlers. There are a couple rides for kids that can sit alone, plus several more that parents can take their kids on. Younger babies that can't sit up unassisted yet can ride with mom on the carousel bench or the train around the park. The premium season pass is totally worth it for local moms that can go often.
Review added 6/21/2008
love this place as it's geared towards kids 10 and under so you don't have to wory about big kids trampling the little ones. the rides are very fun, the water park is awesome. lots of shade, good food and short lines. we also been attending the Christmas celebration when the park is open in the eve so you can see the lights. the buffet was yummy and the lights were beautiful. can't say enough good things about it plus my daughter loves it. this year we got the season pass so looking forward to goig there a lot more.
Review added 4/29/2008
Wonderful for young kids! Rarely crowds. Beautiful. Fun for the entire family. LOVE IT!!!
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