FAQ

Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Questions:

Is the Park handicap accessible?
All of our main pathways and buildings are wheelchair accessible. All of our 21 rides and most of our 22 attractions are likewise accessible. Ride accessibility is dependent upon safety issues and height limits in some cases in all three levels of rides in our Park. Five of our six Gardens are handicap accessible. For more information download our Guide for Guests with Disabilities (file is 1.45mb - please give it time to download).

Do you have wheelchairs/motorized carts?
Wheelchairs are available for rent just inside the turnstiles at Dixie Cup Plaza. Our rental rates are $15 for a standard wheelchair, and $40 for an electronic wheelchair. A limited number of each are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be placed on reserve in advance.

Do you have strollers available?
We have a limited number of strollers available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be placed on reserve in advance. They are $10 for a single stroller and $15 for a double stroller.

Can you bring in your own food and are there picnic areas inside the Park?
Gilroy Gardens encourages you to visit one of our wonderful restaurants. We do not allow outside food or beverages inside the Park. Guests who wish to bring their own food may use our outside picnic area and return to the Park after their meal. For safety reasons we do not allow tail-gating or BBQs in the picnic area or the parking lot. Special consideration is made for food needed for medical reasons. Please visit Guest Services on the day of your visit for more information. No glass containers are allowed inside Gilroy Gardens.

Do you have birthday parties and group packages available?
Yes! We offer birthday parties at the Park including discounted tickets through Group Sales. Click here for details and pricing. Call (408) 840-7100 for more information.

Do you allow weddings at the Park?
Yes! We offer wedding packages at the Park. Call (408) 840-7100 for more information or visit our weddings page here.

What are your admission prices?
We have several admission options. Click here and here to see your online ordering options.

Can I bring my RV to the park?
RVs are welcome for day use only, but there is no overnight parking. Thousand Trails in nearby Morgan Hill and Betabel RV Resort in San Juan Bautista can accommodate extended vehicle stays for RVs. RV parking is $8.00 per vehicle.

Is there a charge for parking?
Parking is $8 per vehicle, including RVs. Buses and 15-passenger vans may park for FREE.

Do you have handicap parking?
Gilroy Gardens has a number of designated Handicapped Parking spots located near the large arched structure in Parking Lot A and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Handicap parking is $8.00 per vehicle.

How late are you open?
For current days and hours we will be open, check the Operating Calendar.

Are animals allowed at the park?
Only licensed sight, hearing and companion guide dogs are allowed in the Park.

Do you have kennel facilities?
Gilroy Gardens has a very limited kennel facility. We encourage guests to leave their pets at home whenever possible. Special considerations are made for licensed sight, hearing and companion guide dogs, all of which are allowed to enter the Park.

Is there public transportation to the Park?
At this time, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) offers bussing to downtown Gilroy. Please contact the VTA at (408) 321-2300 for more information on routes. There is no bus service directly to the Park, but taxi service is available.

What is the weather like?
Gilroy can get warm in the summertime. We recommend you bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, all of which are available for purchase at the Park. Click here for current weather conditions.

Do you accept credit cards?
For your convenience Gilroy Gardens accepts cash, personal and travelers' checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. We do not currently accept Discover card. Most payment types require additional identification. An ATM is available inside the park at Information, Please! and at the Front Gate near Will Call.

Do you have lockers?
Lockers are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. They are located behind Guest Services before you get to the turnstiles at the Park entrance and behind Sugar Plum Farm Restaurant, just past Sycamore Bridge, near the restrooms.

Where are you located?
We are located on Hecker Pass Highway (State Route 152), 3 miles west of U.S. 101 in Gilroy. Click here for driving directions.

What else is there to do in the Gilroy area?
For more information on additional activities in the Gilroy area, contact the Gilroy Visitors Bureau at www.gilroyvisitor.org or call (408) 842-6436.

Does Gilroy Gardens make donations to local groups?
As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit community charity, we have a strong commitment to the community and are proud to support like-minded organizations. For more information call (408) 840-7100.