Kennywood

Kennywood is located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The park first opened in 1898 as a “trolley park.” A trolley park was a picnic and recreation area that could be found along or at the ends of streetcar lines. These came along before amusement parks. In 1906 it was bought and has been an amusement park ever since. Surprisingly, this park still has some rides and structures that are still there from when the park first opened. This makes the park one of only two listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This park currently has three themed areas called Kiddieland, Lost Kennywood, and Volcano Valley. Kiddieland is known for being one of the first areas for just children’s rides in the world and has 14 different rides for the young ones to enjoy! Within the other two areas you can find 6 roller coasters, 3 water rides, 9 thrill rides, 10 classic rides, and 3 dark rides. In the Kennywood area you can take a step back and review the history of the park.  Volcano Valley is the newest section of the park and it continues to grow each year with the addition of at least one new ride.

With all the rides, shows and more than 30 different refreshment areas this park has stuff for the whole family to enjoy. Ticket prices for this year are $36.99 for those over 46”, $23.99 for these under 46”, and $17.99 for those aged 55 and up. Kids that are two and under are free! For more information about this park you can visit its website. http://kennywood.com/