Kennywood
4.3(16,727)4.3 out of 5 stars, 16727 reviews Pittsburgh, PA
About Kennywood
Kennywood offers a nostalgic family-friendly experience with a mix of classic and modern rides, making it a great destination for families looking to create lasting memories. The park features rides dating back over 100 years, appealing to both thrill-seekers and younger children.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a full day of activitiesNostalgic adults wanting to revisit childhood attractionsParents with children who enjoy both gentle and thrilling ridesChildren aged 7 and up can enjoy bigger coastersYounger children can enjoy gentler rides like spinning teacups
Why families love it
- Classic roller coasters with historical significance
- Free parking
- Large portion sizes for food
- Variety of rides including both gentle and thrilling options
- Speed Pass available for quicker access to rides
- Cashless transactions throughout the park
Insider tips
- Consider purchasing the Speed Pass for shorter wait times
- Plan to visit early in the season to avoid long lines
- Bring a refillable water bottle as drinking fountains may not be operational
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak times when crowds are larger
- Expecting to ride the Steel Curtain as it is currently closed
- Steel Curtain ride is currently closed
- Inconsistent staff knowledge and service speed
- Broken amenities like the fork dispenser and drinking fountain
- Crowds
- Early in the season may have fewer crowds, but expect busier days on weekends and holidays
- Value
- Admission prices were not specified, but food and games are additional costs. The park offers good value with free parking and large food portions, though hidden costs may arise from games and food.
- Food
- Food and drinks are available at various locations, but all purchases are cashless
- Accessibility
- Concerns were raised about security measures affecting families with special needs
- Safety
- Automated security measures in place, though experiences may vary
What parents say
"What a great park! Fun nostalgic rides dating over 100 years old. Lots of fun for the entire family. It was my 7yr old son’s first time riding bigger coasters and he loved it. Great memories that will last forever. Unfortunately the steel curtain is still closed"
a week ago
"Kennywood is a charming little park with a lot of history. We really enjoyed the classic roller coasters. It would have been great to ride Steel Curtain but it is not operational. There were a few kinks but it's early in their season and I'm sure staff is still learning. Fork dispenser was broken and the staff member was unable to fix it. One stand we visited was out of souvenir bottles. The drinking fountain didn't work. Potato patch fries were excellent. The portions were big enough to share. Plenty to do to keep you busy for a day but not so big that you need two days to enjoy everything."
a week ago
"Family/ friends had a great time here. We enjoyed it and had so much fun. You guys get parking free good food prices. We would highly recommend. One day wasn't enough but got most done we wanted too just wasn't able to ride all rides in one day it's big area."
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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