Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

In Gilroy in the north of the US state of California, you will find the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, which operates on 217 hectares and opened in 2001. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the horticultural-themed park has over 40 different rides and attractions and appeals to all age groups. In addition to various children's and family rides, you will also find rollercoasters, but above all the Circus Trees, real trees with curious shapes designed and grown by Axel Erlandson. On hot summer days, you can also cool off in the water playground or enjoy the wonderful nature, the tropical houses and their plants. The Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is a great destination for young and old and is about 33 miles (approx. 53 km) from San José and about 80 miles (approx. 129 km) from San Francisco.