Gilroy Gardens

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:

• 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.  Complimentary media admission does not include concerts or other special events at the Park.

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.  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

*Freelance writers must provide written confirmation of assignment

Media Pass Policy

All requests for media tickets must be made online through the park’s official Internet website at www.gilroygardens.org/media-center/media-pass-request. No phone calls. All requests must be submitted a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the day you plan to visit.  A Public Relations representative must confirm your tickets.  Approved requests will receive a complimentary tickets in Will Call, which must be picked up at Guest Services along with a photo ID to receive your tickets. No exceptions.

Please contact us with any questions. Thanks for your continued interest in Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park!