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We believe that any day is a great day to come to Kennywood! However, the lightest crowds tend to be on Sundays in May (closed first Sunday in May) or June, most any weekday throughout the summer, Memorial Day, and the 4 th of July which, surprisingly, is not a real busy day. Days that the weather forecast calls for some rain can be the best days to visit. The rain scares away those looking for "picture perfect" days, opening the doors for those who can have fun in spite of a few raindrops.

Be sure to check our special events by viewing our Calendar and Events Schedule.

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PRICES: Regular FunDay admission is $32.00/person. Junior Funday (under 46" tall) is $19.00/person. Senior (55+) FunDay is $15.00. Night Rider is $17.00-daily after 5 pm.

Operating Hours: Kennywood gates open @ 10:30 am and rides begin to open @ 11 am. Closing times are determined daily, but closing is usually around 10 pm depending upon weather and crowd conditions.  During Phantom Fright Nights, the park is open from 7 pm until 1 am.  Kennywood does not have daytime operating hours during Phantom Fright Nights.

Proper Guest Conduct and Dress: Please note: Kennywood is a family park, and as such does not permit any overtly offensive behavior, language, or clothing. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity, clothing with hateful messages, pornography, vulgarity, illegal acts, and/or divisive political messages.

Kennywood Smoking Policy: Kennywood is a limited smoking facility. In compliance with the new smoking regulations enacted by Allegheny County, smoking is not permitted inside any building, restaurant or restroom. In addition, smoking is not permitted on park midways, eating areas, ride queue lines, or in Kiddieland. For the convenience of Guests who smoke, smoking is permitted in the following areas only:

• Main Gate Area
• Gazebo near Dancing Waters
• Behind Noah's Ark
• Phantom Entrance Area
• Toy Store at Lost Kennywood Entrance
• Lost Kennywood Restroom Area
• Thunderbolt Restroom Area
• Dive Show Area
• Between Cafe and Carousel
• Aero 360, by the Lagoon
• Paratrooper, by the Lagoon
• Between Pavilions 21 and 24
• Across from Pavilion 1 and 2

Signs, cigarette receptacles and brown benches identify these areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Directions and Accommodations    Please visit our Directions page for directions to our park from all different areas. Also visit our Accommodation page for great hotel packages in the area that include our Kennywood FunDay passes. These packages also have options to add our Sandcastle Water Park for 2 full days of fun in the Pittsburgh Area.

Hints on Riding    If you arrive early, we suggest that you start in the back of our park and work your way to the front. Also, water ride lines tend to be shorter early in the day and late in the evening.

Guests With Disabilities    A free Access Guide for Guests with disabilities is available at the Rider Safety Center located at the entrance to Kennywood. This guide offers information to help those with disabilities make the most of their visit by rating each ride's intensity.

Emergency Plan    Discuss ahead of time what to do if someone gets separated from your group. The Service Center, located near the Slushy Factory at the entrance to Lost Kennywood, or the entrance to Kiddieland are great meeting places. Take note as to what your children are wearing in case you need to describe them to a Kennywood Public Safety Officer. Lost children should be told to ask for assistance from a Kennywood Uniformed Employee. When our Team Members find a lost child, that child is taken to the Service Center.

Review the Ride Restrictions    Some rides are restricted by height or physical limitations. To ensure a fun day here at Kennywood, please review our Ride Restrictions. Each ride has a height bar and signs posted at each entrance. You may want to check each member of your group before waiting in line. Hand-held infants are not permitted on most rides.

Infant Care    Our Kiddieland area provides parents with a quiet area to feed and nurse young children. The rest room also includes a diaper changing station.

Recommended Dress    Shoes, shirts, pants or shorts are required in all parts of the park. If your family plans to ride the water rides, you may want to bring an extra set of clothes because the water rides WILL get you WET! Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing to keep you warm/cool as temperatures change throughout the day are recommended. Lockers are available in the park for $1.00 per entrance.

Credit Cards/Banking Machines and Traveler's Checks    ATM Banking Machines are located at the Main Entrance and the Service Center. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Traveler's Checks are accepted for admission, in our Gift Shops and at Guest Relations. Traveler's Checks can also be cashed in our cashier's office.

What Can Be Brought Into Kennywood    We welcome you to bring your own strollers, wheelchairs and wagons into the park. Picnic baskets are welcome too; however, the meal must be only for your immediate family. Group picnics and catered events must be coordinated through our Group Sales Office.

What CANNOT Be Brought Into Kennywood    Alcoholic beverages, firearms and pets are not permitted on park grounds. Overtly offensive clothing such as, but not limited to, clothing with hateful messages, pornography, vulgarity, illegal acts, and /or divisive political messages.
Also Note: Tobacco is not sold in the park.

Remembering Your Parking Spot!    Make everyone in your group aware of the location of your vehicle in our large parking lot. If you all discuss it, chances are one of you will remember! Parking lot security will be available if assistance is needed.

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