Thursday, May 19, 2005

Kennywood is Open!




That's right - you can now print your Kennywood tickets online before you get to the park! Avoid those pesky lines.

The Lowdown:

Kennywood: America's Favorite Traditional Amusement Park is proud to be a National Historic Landmark. Click here to learn more about Kennywood’s history.

Dates and Prices Go to the Dates and Pricing page for information regarding opening/closing days and times and also FunDay admission rates.

OPERATING HOURS The entrance gates open daily* at 10:30 am, and the rides begin to open at 11:00 am. Closing times vary depending upon weather and crowd conditions, but generally occur around 10 pm.

* -Kennywood opens at 5 pm Monday, August 29-September 2, 2005.

LOCATION/DIRECTIONS: 10 miles from downtown Pittsburgh (southeast of downtown Pittsburgh) on PA 837 along the Monongahela River. Take Interstate 376 to Swissvale Exit #7 and follow the arrows to Kennywood. Click here for directions.

WHAT IF IT RAINS? The forecast may say '30% chance of rain', but there's a 100% chance of FUN! An overcast or rainy day means shorter lines and just as many thrills! Plus, if the majority of rides are inoperable for a continual two-hour period, we will gladly offer a return visit ticket at Guest Relations – just show your receipt. Please note, Kennywood does not offer cash refunds.

PARKING: Preferred parking is $5 per vehicle. Free parking is also available. Handicap parking is near the front gate. (A handicapped entrance is available at Gate 2, except during Fall Fantasy Parade Days.)

RIDES & GAMES: The park features thirty-one major rides, including three water rides, three classic wood coasters, the Phantom’s Revenge steel coaster, and a one-of-a-kind indoor coaster, the Exterminator. Kiddieland offers 14 “just for kids” rides. Click here for ride restrictions. Plus, with approximately 40 games, seven gift shops and two arcades, Kennywood’s action isn’t limited to rides!

Note: Paddle Boats and SkyCoaster are separate charges.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: For safety reasons, rides may shut down due to lightning or other severe weather. Rides will re-open when severe weather passes.

ENTERTAINMENT: Live entertainment all day, at two stages and strolling around the park. The Celebrate America Festival provides old-fashioned fun from June 30th through July 5th, with craft booths, parade, and fireworks. Fall Fantasy Parades wind around the park each evening from August 16th thru September 3rd. Click here for calendar of events.

ALSO: ATM machines and rental lockers are located within the park. Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Kennywood
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122
412-461-0500