Kid-friendly places in Gilroy

A large Gilroy park along the creek with playgrounds, ball fields and picnic groves under oaks.

A 30-acre park with a playground, skate area, tennis and basketball courts, a ball diamond, picnic areas, restrooms and a jogging path.

A small theme park with rides scaled for young kids among giant landscaped gardens and the famous Circus Trees, plus water play areas.

Gilroy's reliable family base: outdoor heated pool plus hot tub and free full hot breakfast, minutes from Gilroy Gardens and the outlets.

Gilroy's fully fenced toddler pick: a contained play area with swings, slide, and lawn where small kids can roam without open edges or hovering.

An outdoor pool, fridge and microwave in the rooms, five minutes from the Gilroy Gardens entrance.

Downtown Gilroy's garlic-themed diner (garlic fries, garlic in the milkshake if you're brave) in an old-school cafe setting. A fun, cheap stop on a Gilroy Gardens day.