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Kennywood Park
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122
412-461-0500
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Located 20 minutes southeast of Pittsburgh, Kennywood is a historic Pennsylvania amusem*nt park that has been delighting visitors from near and far since 1898. Founded by the Monongahela Street Railway Company as a way to encourage ridership on weekends, Kennywood quickly became a beloved destination for families seeking fun and entertainment.
Over the years, Kennywood has undergone several changes in ownership, with the most notable being its acquisition by the Kennywood Entertainment Company in 1906. Under this ownership, the park saw significant expansion and the addition of iconic attractions like the Jack Rabbit roller coaster, which opened in 1920 and still thrills riders today with its classic wooden coaster experience. In 2008, Kennywood was acquired by Palace Entertainment (a subsidiary of Spanish company Parques Reunidos which operates over 50 venues globally), bringing new opportunities for growth and development.
Today, Kennywood Park continues to enchant visitors with its unique blend of modern rides and nostalgic charm. Home to a diverse array of attractions ranging from thrilling roller coasters to classic carnival games, the park offers something for everyone. In addition to its rides, Kennywood boasts beautifully landscaped grounds, live entertainment, and delicious dining options, making it the perfect destination for a day of family fun. With its rich history and commitment to providing unforgettable experiences, Kennywood Park remains a cherished landmark in the Pittsburgh area.
Hours: Kennywood is typically open from late April through January 1st, with varying hours depending on the season. Phantom Fall Fest is the park’s Fall / Halloween event, running late September through the last weekend in October. Holiday Lights starts mid-November through January 1st.
Always be sure to check the official site for hours and days of operation!
Parking: Kennywood offers both free and preferred parking. Preferred parking is $20 per vehicle. If you don’t mind a slightly longer walk (you’ll be walking through the park all day anyways!) the free parking is located in these areas:
- Farthest North end of the first level lot closest to the Exterminator building
- Second level lot: When you pull into the second level lot, drive all the way up toward the escalators and park as close to those as possible for the shortest walk to the park entrance. There are both escalators and a sloped walkway available from the second level lot in case of strollers, wagons, etc.
- Third level lot: On very busy days, the park will open the third level parking. Often times, they will be running a free shuttle bus between the third level lot and the park entrance. Pick up at the bottom is in the “bus loop” near the park entrance gates (when exiting through the park gates, turn to the right and go up the ramp, then wait at the top).
Pricing: Kennywood offers many different pricing options for daily tickets and season passes. There are also many ways to find discounted tickets, ranging from school picnic tickets to tickets purchased online rather than at the gate, etc. Always be sure to check the official site for accurate pricing and to make a purchase.
Cashless: Kennywood is a cashless park, but does offer cash-to-card kiosks throughout the park. Any unused funds on the card at the end of your day can then be used anywhere else debit cards are accepted.
59 Comments:
Kathy Connelly
March 25, 2014 at 8:57 am
Can you please tell me if you carry official tees, hoodies, longsleeved tees etc.?
My brother in law is celebrating his 70 the birthday. He no longer lives here but he is a huge Kennywood fan. I would love to by him a shirt or hoodie. If you do how can I purchase one soon?Thank you
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PennStater
March 25, 2014 at 10:04 am
Kathy, Kennywood Connection does not sell any apparel and Kennywood Park does not sell any online. Unfortunately, you’ll need to wait until the park opens and visit one of their gift shops inside the park.
Quix
August 10, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Hello Kathy, the only way I know of to buy official Kennywood merchandise is going to the park and their gift shops. Unless you are gifted one by someone else who bought one, you need to go to the park to buy them.
Crystal Rocheleau
June 7, 2021 at 11:52 am
Is there a special ticket for someone in a wheelchair and their caregiver?
PennStater
June 11, 2021 at 10:34 pm
Yes, Kennywood has a Ride Admission Policy for guests with disabilities. Information can be found here by clicking on “Guests with Disabilities” and also at https://www.kennywood.com/sites/kennywood.com/files/Kennywood%20Park%202020%20Disability%20Guide.pdf
Jenna
July 28, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Kennywood is an amazing place to go. Although if you want to go on water ride like raging Rapids I would bring a bathing suit you will get sobbing wet. The gift shops are the only place you can get stuff like that Kathy. Penn Stater is100% right
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Rob Wojtaszek
August 3, 2015 at 11:38 pm
If I have a premium pass to Kennywood, how much will it cost me to upgrade to a ride and slide pass
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PennStater
August 4, 2015 at 10:54 pm
Theoretically $5 since that’s how much more the Ride & Slide pass costs, but my guess is they won’t allow you to do it since you would actually be losing some of the perks of the Premium pass that were likely already used throughout the season. You would have to call the park to double check. 412-461-0500
Fabia Brandao
August 17, 2015 at 8:59 pm
I’d like to know how much is the entrance to Phantom Fright Nights. I will arrive in Pittsburgh on october 31st and I’d love to go there. thank you
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PennStater
October 29, 2015 at 6:55 pm
It will be $19.99 for that final weekend (30th and 31st). You can purchase tickets here: https://www.kennywood.com/?mobile_switch=standard&keyword=Daily%20Tickets
Robin Weeda
October 3, 2015 at 11:21 am
Does anyone know the opening day in 2016 for Kennywood?
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PennStater
October 29, 2015 at 6:54 pm
It has not been announced yet, but is usually the first Saturday in May (which would be May 7th, 2016).
Melaney Parker
May 4, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Are the 3 water rides open as long as the park itself is open?
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Jade
May 14, 2016 at 12:15 pm
Are there picnic areas still? If so can you BBQ or bring your own food? We want to come 5/21/16 for my grand daughter’s birthday.
PennStater
May 23, 2016 at 11:51 am
Yes, there are still picnic groves in the park and you can bring in your own food. You can’t barbecue, though.
annie
May 21, 2016 at 8:50 am
is there an entrance for handicapped besides having to go up and down the tunnel? i have not been there for years because of this. Now my grandchildren want me to go but i don’t know if I can even enter the park
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Myself
May 24, 2016 at 9:59 pm
Unfortunately, no, the tunnel is the only entrance into the park.
pam dennis kovach
August 6, 2016 at 6:57 pm
This a violation of federal law which limits the slope of wheel chair ramps. The tunnels are too steep to safely allow a wheelchair to be pushed up and down. The park NEEDS TO OPEN ANOTHER ENTRANCE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE. I suggest the gate next to the park which is flat and goes to the pavilions.
Pittsburgh Al
June 24, 2017 at 4:25 pm
Contact the park (see http://www.kennywood.com for phone number).
I could be wrong but IF I remember right the Gate C is on the north side of the highway (main parking is on the south side of highway). Through Gate C there’s handicapped access and a pick-up / drop-off point. Also if I remember right you *must* have a handicapped placard to use the handicapped parking.
Sarah
May 22, 2016 at 1:26 pm
Is there seperate pricing for people who don’t ride the rides. I am handicapped and want to tag along while my husband rides with the kids.
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PennStater
May 23, 2016 at 11:48 am
Unfortunately, no. Kennywood no longer has “general admission” pricing and all tickets include the rides. For the up-to-date pricing list and all of the ticket and season pass options, see this page: https://www.kennywood.com/plan-a-visit/tickets-and-passes
Pittsburgh Al
June 24, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Phone the park.
Pittsburgh Al
June 24, 2017 at 4:32 pm
Phone the park Guest Services, (412) 461-0500. They might have something for you. I did notice “Super Senior Fun Day” for age 70+ is $10 (2017).
Nathan
May 31, 2016 at 9:14 pm
Can you you buy a ride and slide day pass and if so how much would that cost?
Thank you
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PennStater
May 31, 2016 at 9:43 pm
Sorry, but that is not an option.
June 4, 2016 at 12:15 pm
I bought a ride and slide pass at Kennywood. Was I supposed to get tickets for the buddy days? Or how does that work?
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Myself
June 5, 2016 at 9:28 pm
Ride and Slide passes include free buddy days for Sandcastle only. All Kennywood season passholders can bring a buddy on select days for $10 or $15. See kennywood.com/seasonpass for details.
Darria King
June 6, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Does anyone know how to get Kennywood to honor expired 2015 tickets?
It seems like there should be a way? I have 6 tickets from 2015 and I’d like to go on 6/25. You would think they could give you something for them?Reply
Carol
June 24, 2016 at 10:38 pm
If I bought a souv drink at Idlewild can it be used at Kennywood?
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Brian
July 26, 2016 at 2:13 am
are there electrical outlets in the picnic areas? i wanted to bring a roaster to give my family a hot meal. are bunson burners allowed?
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PennStater
July 26, 2016 at 6:17 pm
I have a feeling you may be able to find an outlet here and there, but as far as bringing those items in I’m pretty sure that would not be allowed. Check the list of prohibited items at the below link, and call the park just to be sure at 412-461-0500.
https://www.kennywood.com/plan-a-visit/park-policies#9
Bill
September 5, 2016 at 1:43 pm
If you buy a general admission ticket for freight nights does that include the rides and haunts too? Or are their seperate tickets for that? Was wondering cause on their site theres regular admission then theres “RIP” passes for the rides and haunts.
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PennStater
September 6, 2016 at 7:06 am
Yes, admission includes rides and haunts. The RIP passes allow you to skip the lines.
Alise Godfrey
September 12, 2016 at 9:51 pm
When do ride and slide passes expire
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PennStater
September 14, 2016 at 10:21 pm
It should say right on your pass when it expires. If you purchased it earlier in the season, it’s most likely the last day of the regular season. That would be Sunday, September 18th for 2016.
Cindy Schmidt
December 12, 2016 at 6:25 pm
I bought two season passes how long does it take to get them in the mail ?
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scott Dickerson
June 25, 2017 at 5:42 pm
No other food allowed in kennywood park. I knowi have been employed at kennywood for 13 years.
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JenP
July 2, 2018 at 8:29 pm
Scott, how could you work there for 13 years and not know that Kennywood is one of the few parks where you can still bring in your own cooler of food and beverages for your family???
It’s right on their official page, for heaven’s sake.
https://www.kennywood.com/plan-a-visit/park-policies
“Personal Food and Beverage.
In general, personal food and beverage (except alcohol) is permitted to be brought in by guests. However, please be respectful of Kennywood and other guests, by depositing all refuse into garbage receptacles. Please do not dump ice or any liquids (e.g., from coolers) onto any area where people may walk or sit. Dry ice is strictly prohibited.”https://www.kennywood.com/faq
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What Can Be Brought Into KennywoodWe welcome you to bring your own strollers, wheelchairs and wagons into the park. Picnic baskets are welcome too; however, the meal must be only for your immediate family. Group picnics and catered events must be coordinated through our Group Sales Office.”
savannah whetzel
September 29, 2017 at 8:17 am
can you get v.i.p tickets at the gate for phantom fright night ans how much are they
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joelwise
December 7, 2017 at 12:06 pm
that place is awesome keep up the good work guys
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Letty Erickson
June 9, 2018 at 12:15 pm
My daughter and her family are flying in from California for a visit and I would love to take them to Kennywood on Friday the 21st of September. Is the park would be open then?. Thank you.
Letty
lerickson226@gmail.comReply
PennStater
June 22, 2018 at 7:11 pm
Unfortunately, they are not open that day. Please check the official calendar here: https://www.kennywood.com/calendar
MELISSA
August 2, 2018 at 1:02 am
Is there free handicapped parking reasonably near the entrance?
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PennStater
August 13, 2018 at 11:50 am
Yes there is!
Dan
August 19, 2018 at 10:26 pm
Can I bring 2 “buddies “ on Bring a Buddy Day?
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Jessica
September 22, 2018 at 11:04 pm
We bought 6 tickets to return to Kennywood this summer unfortunately with all the nasty weather we did not get to use them. Is there a way that we can use them for the 2019 summer? I contacted Kennywood by email and didn’t hear back.
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PennStater
September 27, 2018 at 2:45 pm
Since we are not affiliated with the park, we can’t answer that question for you. Did you email pr@kennywood.com ?
Stacey
June 28, 2019 at 12:42 am
So children three and under are free at Kennywood amusem*nt park what rides do they get to ride since they are free under the age of 3
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Kathy Taylor
August 6, 2019 at 8:57 am
Can you bring a cooler into Kennywood park?
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PennStater
August 6, 2019 at 11:27 am
Yes
Chaun
July 8, 2021 at 2:28 pm
If I purchase a weekday fun pass online, can I use it any week day during the current season? Or only the day of the selected day when I purchase?
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Nedra Williams
May 15, 2022 at 11:37 pm
Questions. There are elderly family members that don’t ride there needs to be a benefit for them and those that are handicap. Also 50.00 for a motor chair outrageous. I have a LLC called Creative Balance 4 Empowering People who bring those in communities together and I would like to know who I can speak with to obtain an in kind donation or a discount. Ppl have supported Kennywood for decades and these abrupt price changes are ridiculous. 36.00 for groups only but sad that young children 4 and 5 don’t get in free they have to pay 36.00. Who higher up can I speak with? My number is 4125378037
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Kat L
September 9, 2022 at 3:27 pm
For Pierogifest, are dogs allowed?
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Kathy
May 16, 2023 at 3:40 pm
Is there a discount or special pass for an autistic person?
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PennStater
May 16, 2023 at 10:26 pm
I recommend taking a look at this page on Kennywood’s website: https://www.kennywood.com/prepare-your-visit/people—services/people-with-disabilities
June 1, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Me mom dad and a friend of mine are going to kennywood on June 8th. I was wondering if I can get tickets at gate or online.
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PennStater
June 2, 2023 at 6:01 am
Either way, but tickets are usually cheaper online! https://www.kennywood.com/buy-tickets/tickets
Shelby
June 23, 2023 at 8:11 pm
If you buy tickets ahead of time bur can’t go due to the weather. Would you be able to get new tickets for a different day as ong as we have the old tickets that proved we bought them?
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Sandra
July 7, 2023 at 1:43 pm
Is there handicap parking? Price? What is the price for regular parking? Is there a size restriction on purses?Can purses be taken on rides?
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