Discover Kennywood

Over 125 Years of Experience in FUN!

Only a National Historic Landmark amusement park can offer an unmatched mix of more than 40 modern attractions and one-of-a-kind classic rides, including eight roller coasters, a Kiddieland with pint-sized thrills for the little ones, areas themed to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Thomas & Friends™, and more. Kennywood's rich history spans generations of good times and extends beyond the traditional summer season with popular Halloween and Holiday events.

Coaster with Screaming Fans

Classic Rides & Modern Thrills

Kennywood offers a unique roster of rare and historic attractions, plus pulse-pounding thrill rides. Just look at our coaster lineup! The wooden Jack Rabbit has entertained guests with its tummy-tickling double-dip drop for more than a century, and the USA Today 10Best Phantom's Revenge thrills riders with its 232 foot drop. Experience them all without the wait – add Speedy Pass to your visit.

  

Fresh Cut Bumper Car

Fresh-Cut Fun for All

Kennywood offers a wide variety of rides… for every taste. Dodge giant baskets of fresh-cut fries on the new Potato Patch®-themed bumper cars. Fly down Pennsylvania’s longest coaster drop on Phantom’s Revenge. Defend  the ‘Burgh from alien invaders on Spinvasion. Enjoy a spooky boat ride in the dark on Old Mill. Kennywood has what it takes to make everyone’s day the best day ever.

  

Mother and Daughter on Ride

Hang Out with Friends Near and Far

We’ve created one-of-a-kind experiences with special lands themed to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Thomas & Friends™. Celebrate the hard-hitting heroics of your favorite football players in Steelers Country. Or join everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine and friends from the Island of Sodor on five family-friendly rides in Thomas Town. Peep! Peep!

  

Family Enjoying Potato Patch Fries.

Feast Your Eyes on This

No trip to Kennywood is complete without an order of our world-famous Potato Patch® fries smothered in cheese and topped with bacon! Fuel your day of fun with delicious dining options, from fresh salads at the historic Parkside Café to hot-and-ready flatbread pizza at Pizza Warehouse. And don't forget to grab hand-dipped candy apples and homemade fudge from the colorful Kandy Kaleidoscope for the ride home.

  

Couple enjoying an event

Make it an Event-FULL Summer

Every summer Kennywood hosts some of the best and most memorable events. Like Bites and Pints, a month-long food and drink festival offering chef-inspired tastings of international cuisine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails. Plus, a special celebration of all things Pittsburgh and the famous Fall Fantasy parades featuring more than 180 local marching bands.

  

Scary Clown!

Halloween Frights & Holiday Delights

Kennywood completely transforms in the fall and winter… Phantom Fall Fest lets you do Halloween your way with family-friendly fun during the day and hair-raising haunts at night. Then, the park is decked out with more than two million twinkling lights during Holiday Lights – a USA Today 10Best Theme Park Holiday Event!

  

Screaming while on a coaster!

Screaming is More Fun Together

Whether you are planning an outing for 10 guests, or a park-wide blow out for more than 5,000 – a group trip to Kennywood is an easy, affordable, and FUN way to bring together and reward your family, friends, employees, or your organization’s best customers.

  

Classic Kennywood Ride

A Timeless Pittsburgh Tradition

Kennywood is historic! Founded as a recreational playground far away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Pittsburgh, the idyllic site overlooking the Monongahela River has transformed over the past 12 decades into one of the world’s greatest amusement parks.

  

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New in 2025: Our Best Event Lineup Yet

New in 2025: Our Best Event Lineup Yet