Media Pass Policy
The Media Admissions Policy for Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park enables working media to become familiar with the Park's many story opportunities and, at the same time, enjoy a day with family or friends.
We are pleased to extend the following courtesies to working news media representatives:
We are pleased to extend the following courtesies to working news media representatives:
- Working media on assignment are provided complimentary admission to the Park and will be accompanied by a Public Relations representative.
- Maximum of two (2) complimentary tickets per one-time visit to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park to qualifying personnel during our the park season.
- We do not provide complimentary tickets July 1st - 4th.
- We are aware that some newspapers, radio stations and television stations prefer that their personnel not accept complimentary passes to events and attractions. We respect this policy and will gladly decline to offer passes to your personnel if you so indicate.
- This courtesy is extended to active members of the news media only and does not include office, sales or retired personnel. Identification in the form of both a photo ID and a news media ID (press card or business card) is required.
- Complimentary admission is available to working news media in the following categories:
Print: Publishers, editors, reporters, writers, photographers
Broadcast: Station managers, anchors/hosts/DJs, reporters, producers (news/feature), news directors, public affairs directors, assignment editors, videographers, program directors
New Media: Writers, editors, webmasters
Broadcast: Station managers, anchors/hosts/DJs, reporters, producers (news/feature), news directors, public affairs directors, assignment editors, videographers, program directors
New Media: Writers, editors, webmasters
- Freelance writers must provide written confirmation of assignment.
- Requests for complimentary tickets are accepted by e-mail and must originate from a qualified media domain no later than two (2) business days prior to your visit. The request should include the individual's name, title and telephone number. Please also include the name, title and phone number of your supervisor. A Public Relations representative must confirm your tickets.
- Upon arrival at the Park, news media should visit the Guest Services window, located to the left of the Main Gate.
- Complimentary media admission does not include concerts or other special events at the Park.
