Kennywood's 120th Anniversary Season begins May 5th!
Season Passholders can visit this weekend, April 28 & 29. RSVP NOW to join the fun!
The iconic Thunderbolt is turning 50 and we’re ready to celebrate! Learn more about our many special events.
Coming this summer, Thomas Town™ brings the Island of Sodor to life! Learn more about our new rides and attractions.
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Why is Kennywood known as America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park? What’s the oldest ride? Find out fun facts about your favorite summer destination!
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Built - 1982
Builder - Huss
Capacity - 54 people/ride
Boat Length - 45 feet
Weight - 28 tons
Swing Height - 66 feet
Height Requirements - Must be 39” tall to ride; Between 39” & 48” must ride with a responsible person
Here are a few more similar rides at Kennywood you will love
Black Widow stands 90 feet tall, but reaches a height of 146 feet in full swing! A total of 40 riders form a giant circle and experience the feeling of weightlessness coveted by thrill seekers.
View DetailsServing as the centerpiece of Lost Kennywood, the Pittsburg Plunge soaks both riders and spectators with a gigantic splash!
*From 1890 - 1911 Pittsburgh was spelled without the 'h'. 'Pittsburg Plunge' carries the spelling of the era.
Built on a natural, downward sloping hillside, the Raging Rapids simulates a white water raft ride guaranteed to get you wet!
View DetailsThe biggest drop on this ride isn’t the first, but the second – a whopping 230 feet at 85 mph! Phantom riders come frighteningly close to the Thunderbolt while navigating its 3,365 feet of track that’s filled with plenty of banked curves and airtime!
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