Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park (formerly known as
Bonfante Gardens) is a garden themed family theme park in
Gilroy,
California,
United States. The park has 22 rides and 5 attractions. It is also home of the Circus Trees, created by
Axel Erlandson. The park was designed and built by Michael Bonfante. It originally opened in July 2001. The park and the 536 acres it resides on is now owned by the City of Gilroy. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park (a 501(c)(3) corporation) operates the park, which is managed by Cedar Fair.