# Kid-friendly places in Gilroy

7 listed places in Gilroy: 4 playgrounds and things to do, 2 hotels and 1 restaurant. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Gilroy](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/playgrounds) (4)
- [Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Gilroy](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/wheelchair-accessible) (5)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Gilroy](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/with-restrooms) (4)
- [Free things to do with kids in Gilroy](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/free-to-visit) (3)
- [Shaded playgrounds and parks in Gilroy](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/with-shade) (4)

## Places

1. [Christmas Hill Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/christmas-hill-park-gilroy) (playground, Gilroy). A large Gilroy park along the creek with playgrounds, ball fields and picnic groves under oaks.
2. [Las Animas Veterans Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/las-animas-veterans-park-gilroy) (playground, Gilroy). A 30-acre park with a playground, skate area, tennis and basketball courts, a ball diamond, picnic areas, restrooms and a jogging path.
3. [Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/gilroy-gardens-family-theme-park-gilroy) (playground, Gilroy). A small theme park with rides scaled for young kids among giant landscaped gardens and the famous Circus Trees, plus water play areas.
4. [Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn](https://ourplayday.com/places/best-western-plus-forest-park-inn-gilroy) (hotel, Gilroy). Gilroy's reliable family base: outdoor heated pool plus hot tub and free full hot breakfast, minutes from Gilroy Gardens and the outlets.
5. [Del Rey Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/del-rey-park-gilroy) (playground, Gilroy). 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.
6. [Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy](https://ourplayday.com/places/hilton-garden-inn-gilroy-gilroy) (hotel, Gilroy). An outdoor pool, fridge and microwave in the rooms, five minutes from the Gilroy Gardens entrance.
7. [Garlic City Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/garlic-city-cafe-gilroy) (restaurant, Gilroy). 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.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

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