Gilroy Gardens
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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, often shortened to Gilroy Gardens, is a horticulture-themed amusement park located in Gilroy, California, United States. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the park originally opened as Bonfante Gardens in 2001. The 536-acre theme park (217 ha) is owned by the city of Gilroy and operated by Gilroy Gardens, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; it features over 40 rides and attractions and is known for its Circus Trees, created by Axel Erlandson.[1]
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Previously known as Bonfante Gardens (2001–2006) | |
Location | 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy. Gilroy, California, United States |
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Coordinates | 37°0′19″N 121°37′41″W |
Status | Operating |
Opened | June 15, 2001 |
Owner | City of Gilroy, California |
Operated by | Gilroy Gardens, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization |
Operating season | Late March–Early January |
Area | 536 acres (35 acres used for theme park) |
Attractions | |
Roller coasters | 2 |
Water rides | 6 |
Website | Official website |
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