The Mission of Kennywood Park is to provide the finest in family fun and entertainment to all our Guests. As such, we offer a number of amenities for our guests on the autism spectrum and their families.

Team Member Training

Kennywood Team Members receive specialized training to ensure they have the required knowledge, skills, temperament and expertise to cater to all children, including those with special needs. Training focuses include: Sensory Awareness, Motor Skills, Autism Overview, Program Development, Social Skills, Communication, Environment, and Emotional Awareness.

Sensory Guide

Our Sensory Guide provides insight on how a child with sensory processing issues may be affected by each sense for rides and attractions at Kennywood. Read our Sensory Guide to prepare for your visit.

Quiet Rooms

A Quiet Room is now available for guests under the Lost Kennywood entrance sign (near Noah's Ark, the Turtle, and Potato Patch). Guests in need of a quiet space are encouraged to visit the Rider Safety Center or Service Center behind Noah's Ark to get the access code to the room. Please note, the room can only accommodate 1-2 families at a time.

In other areas of Kennywood, Guests in need of a quiet place are encouraged to visit Dancing Waters, the shaded fountain located across from the Gran Prix. The fountain area and nearby Gazebo are much calmer than most other parts of Kennywood, with fewer attractions and less foot traffic. Our picnic pavilions can also be quieter locations on certain dates (primarily weekdays). There are two picnic pavilion groves, one located near Kiddieland, the other behind the Sky Rocket, Old Mill, and Jack Rabbit rides. Please check with any Guest Services staff to inquire on open pavilions on the day of your visit.

Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Kennywood is happy to offer noise-cancelling headphones to our guests with autism. A limited number of noise-cancelling headphones are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be picked up at the Rider Safety Center, Customer Service, First Aid, or the Service Center located behind Noah's Ark. Noise-cancelling headphones must be returned at the end of your visit.

Changing Tables

An ADA-approved adult-sized changing table for older children or adults can be found in the family restroom near the Star Refreshment Stand, just outside of Steelers Country. A second family restroom is located in Kiddieland, though this location only has changing stations for small children.

Kennywood 2020 Guests with Disabilities Guide