3050 Hecker Pass Hwy
Gilroy, CA 95020

Phone: (408) 840-7100
Human Resources:
(408) 840-7110

Where Imaginations Grow...

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

Gilroy Gardens, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is California's only horticultural theme park designed for families with young children and garden lovers featuring 21 rides, 27 attractions, 6 majestic gardens and the world famous Circus Trees. Attractions are designed to educate guests and foster a greater appreciation of the natural world and man's ability to shape it.

Opening

Our 8th season begins on March 31, 2008.

Mission

Gilroy Gardens, Inc. is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to educate and inspire families, especially children, to appreciate horticulture and the importance of trees in our lives by providing fun and memories in a beautiful garden setting.

Vision

The founder’s vision continues to inspire everyone who works and volunteers at Gilroy Gardens – his love of plants and trees, and his commitment to pass this appreciation on through the generations.

The trustees aspire to make use of the extraordinary beauty of Gilroy Gardens to attract students to the science of horticulture and environmental studies. We aspire to demonstrate and measure our success in becoming the best center in California for attracting and educating students in the critical importance of becoming good stewards of the natural environment. We aspire to be the best promoters of careers in horticulture and environmental studies in the United States.

In this age of burgeoning awareness of environmental crisis, understanding our dependence on flora is necessary for our survival. Educating youth in science and environmental studies is now a national priority. Gilroy Gardens intends to be a leader in that mission.

The teaching of environmental stewardship will be done in affiliation with schools, colleges and universities, and will couple Gilroy Gardens’ ability to provide a highly attractive, enjoyable learning environment with the standards for horticultural and environmental studies curricula of the state. Gilroy Gardens will be recognized as the premier horticultural living lab for schools, colleges, and the community in the United States.

We will continue to support Gilroy Gardens with public entrance fees and through grants from local, regional, state and national governments, and private foundations to expand the quantity and quality of educational projects. Many of these educational projects will be in partnership with schools and colleges. The promotion of careers in horticulture and environmental sciences will be funded by corporations, private foundations and government institutions.

Directions

From San Jose/San Francisco:
Take Highway 101 SOUTH to the MASTEN AVE exit, which turns into FITZGERALD AVE.
Turn LEFT at the stop sign where FITZGERALD AVE intersects SANTA TERESA BLVD.
Turn RIGHT onto HIGHWAY 152 WEST (Hecker Pass Hwy).
The Gilroy Gardens entrance is on your left side just after Gilroy Golf Course.

From Fresno:
Take HIGHWAY 99 or INTERSTATE 5 to HIGHWAY 152 WEST (Hecker Pass Hwy).
Stay on HIGHWAY 152 WEST through the City of Gilroy.
The Gilroy Gardens entrance is on your left side just after Gilroy Golf Course.

From Monterey/Salinas:
Take Highway 101 NORTH to the MONTEREY ST exit.
LEFT onto MONTEREY ST.
LEFT onto WEST LUCHESSA AVE.
LEFT onto THOMAS ST.
RIGHT onto SANTA TERESA BLVD.
LEFT onto HIGHWAY 152 WEST (Hecker Pass Hwy).
The Gilroy Gardens entrance is on your left side just after Gilroy Golf Course.

From Santa Cruz/Watsonville:
Take HIGHWAY 152 EAST (Hecker Pass Hwy).
The Gilroy Gardens entrance is on your right side after Solis Winery.

Printable Promotions & Coupons DestinationPartners.com Special Promotion $10.00 off General Admission Present this coupon at any open ticket window at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park and save $10.00 off each general admission ticket (ages 7-64) up to six (6) people. Valid for general admission only, which includes use of all rides, shows, and attractions in operation on day of use. Coupon is valid 04/01/08 - 11/23/08 during 2008 public operating days only. Not valid on Park company rentals or special events, including but not limited to Holiday Lights. Not valid with any other offer, discount, coupon or promotion. Call (408) 840-7100 or visit www.gilroygardens.org to confirm public operating dates and hours as they are subject to change. PLU 7580853