| |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1977 |
| Owner | City of Gilroy |
| Previous names | Bonfante Gardens |
| Website | https://www.gilroygardens.org/ |
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is an amusement park in Gilroy, California, USA.
History
For the 2007 season, Cedar Fair renamed the park Gilroy Gardens.[1]
On August 4, 2020, the park announced that it would remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to challenges associated with the coronavirus pandemic.[2]
Cedar Fair's contract to manage and operate the park expired at the end of 2021.[3]
Present roller coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quicksilver Express | Morgan | Terrain | June 15, 2001 | Operating |
| Timber Twister | Zierer | Kiddie | June 15, 2001 | Operating |
Operating attractions
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artichoke Dip | Morgan | Junior Seastorm | 2001 |
| Balloon Flight | Morgan | Balloon Race | 2001 |
| Banana Split | Chance Rides | Pirate Ship | 2001 |
| Bonfante Railroad Train Ride | Chance Rides | Miniature Railway | 2001 |
| Claudi's Carousel | W.F. Mangels | Junior Carousel | 2001 |
| Garlic Twirl | Morgan | Teacups | 2001 |
| Illions Supreme Carousel | Brass Ring Carousel Company | Carousel | 2001 |
| Mushroom Swing | Zierer | Waveswinger | 2001 |
| Panoramic Wheel | Zierer | Ferris Wheel | 2001 |
| Rainbow Garden Round Boat Ride | Hopkins Rides | Scenic Boat Ride | 2001 |
| Sky Trail Monorail | Morgan | Monorail | 2002 |
| South County Backroads | Morgan | Track Ride | 2001 |
| Strawberry Sundae | Morgan | Junior Chair-O-Plane | 2001 |
References
- ↑ "Bonfante Gardens changes its name", The Californian.
- ↑ "Cedar Fair Updates Its Calendar for 2020 Park Operations". Cedar Fair. https://ir.cedarfair.com/news/news-details/2020/Cedar-Fair-Updates-Its-Calendar-for-2020-Park-Operations/default.aspx.
- ↑ "Gilroy Gardens is no longer being managed by Great America's parent company", Silicon Valley Business Journal (2022-06-28). Retrieved on 29 June 2022.
External links
- Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
