# Shaded playgrounds and parks in Gilroy

Playgrounds and parks in Gilroy with shade, for a hot afternoon. 4 listed.

Last updated 2026-09-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

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. Has: shade.
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. Has: shade.
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. Has: shade.
4. [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. Has: shade.

## Other lists for Gilroy

- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/wheelchair-accessible) (5)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/with-restrooms) (4)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/free-to-visit) (3)

## 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. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy/with-shade. All of Gilroy: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/gilroy