At Kennywood, although most of the park’s most popular rides will be open, the SkyCoaster and Noah’s Ark, along with the 4-D theater and Thomas Town, will be closed. This year she is 48.5" tall and finally big enough for the Phantom. For those golfers who prefer to stay off of the 18-hole golf courses and enjoy a more easy going experience, Elizabeth Twp.’s Family Funscapes miniature golf course, 7350 Hutchinson Road, is open 12 noon to 9 p.m. every day except Tuesday. June 30, 2020 On July13, Kennywood officially opened its newest coaster, the Steel Curtain, to the public. Ghostwood Estate - Blasters may not be in use, Paddle Boats - Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Nov 2016 Take a look at our calendar and plan your trip! Jun 2016 We’re always here to help our guests. Matthew Gho, 2007 UAA graduate, master's in education, major in math, minor in Spanish Leaders Congratulate Recent Graduates Messages from State Senator, Doyon, Limited, and Doyon Foundation Board Feb 2017 Kennywood Park announced on social media Tuesday that it is retiring four of its rides. Are you looking for an exciting job with thrilling perks? Besides the delayed opening day, he said, “it is also just too difficult to manage social distancing” inside the multi-level, indoor experience. Enjoy a unique mix of classic rides and modern thrills, including seven roller coasters, a 14-ride Kiddieland, and several attractions that cannot be found anywhere else. Kennywood says the Thunderbolt will also be open for "Brews in the Park," a 21-and-over event on Sept. 21, and the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival on … and all around fun. Jun 2015, Dec 01 - Dec 31, 2014 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some rides, stands and attractions will not be available during the 2020 Summer Season. Please visit our COVID-19 planning page for updates about this season, status of Season Passes and single-day tickets, and safety procedures. Oct 2016 More prominent than the rides: Andrew Sr.'s date for this and many more Kennywood days: his wife-to-be, Mae! Looking for the best deals on tickets? Jul 2015 Couples without kids will still enjoy the impressive light display, but may not get the full experience that this festive tradition provides. Sep 2016 The gateway to Lost Kennywood is a one-third scale replica of Luna Park's main entrance which spells Pittsburgh with no 'H', because in 1905–1909, the name of Pittsburgh was commonly spelled that way. Overall, the Kennywood Holiday Lights display is a fun outing for families, especially those with young children who can get the full benefit of the park's rides and experiences during the festivities. This site is in no way sponsored by, endorsed, nor is the content of this site approved by management of any of the above entities. If you haven't been there before, I'm sorry you missed some of its best years because you'll never find another park more special than what Kennywood was. WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood Park announced Tuesday it is retiring four rides to make way for future attractions. Home Forums Home > Riding > Ride Reports - Epic Rides > Tewsters Traveling Circus Alaska 2018 (the ride) Discussion in ' Ride Reports - Epic Rides ' started by Tewster2 , May 18, 2018 . Kennywood has officially announced that they will be retiring four of its classic rides. Stop often to take in the sweeping views--look up at the mountains and down at the valleys--beautiful in all seasons but I like the fall colors the best. (Submitted photo courtesy Kennywood). We decided to spend our July 4 holiday at Kennywood this year. The grounds are a living museum, the rides interactive exhibits - as of this year, one coaster has been in constant operation for over 100 years. Kennywood Amusement Park has a great Kiddie Land with over 10 rides. Aug 2016 The Tube City Almanac Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth Twp. Feb 2016 We apologize for any inconvenience this may create. Allegheny County parks, including White Oak Park and Round Hill Park in Elizabeth Twp., have remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, although social-distancing rules are in place and shelters are restricted to 50 percent capacity. Nov 01 - Nov 30, 2014 Kennywood has a longtime tradition of opening the park before rides open at 10:30, to allow visitors to stake their claim to seating in the pavilions. Please note, that rides and attraction availability is subject to change and may vary based on weather, staffing changes, or unexpected maintenance issues. Southwest (GMUs 8–10, 17) Weather is typically cool, wet and windy. An entire summer of memory-making fun starts at 4 easy payments under $19 with a Season Pass! Sep 2015 Good news, bad news at Kennywood. Then onward to the border. Dec 2016 On its busiest days, it’s not that busy. Guests will need to make a reservation to visit the park, which opens July 11. The ride is being offered via (usedrides.com) for an asking price of $490,000. It's not a huge ride. and it's one of the most popular rides in the Park. "Tube City Online" and "The Tube City Almanac" are trademarks of Tube City Community Media Inc. registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Additionally, rides can and will close for maintenance service periodically and without advance notice. Find out fun facts about your favorite summer destination! Three years ago, Jeff Logan lost his lower right leg to infection, but that hasn’t stopped him from doing all the activities he … The park also suggests having alternate dates in mind, in case the preferred date is already booked to capacity. Additionally, rides can and will close for maintenance service periodically and without advance notice. An entire summer of memory-making fun starts at 4 easy payments under $19. He may be reached at mignanellij@duq.edu. Dec 2015 However, Allegheny County’s four pools —  including the wave pool at South Park and Boyce Park in Plum and Monroeville — remain closed due to a lack of lifeguards, the county said. Tip: time yourself as it isn't open 24 hrs. Nov 2015 This list will be updated as new information becomes available. Kennywood was actually a really great park with some wonderful rides and a ton of historic charm. On its quietest, it’s divine. Much of the region is hilly or mountainous. READ MORE: Westmoreland County Added To Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine The park announced on Facebook Tuesday that it’s retiring the Kangaroo, Paratrooper, Bayern Kurve and Volcano. 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Mignanelli The park does not reveal its actual total capacity to the public, Paradise said. has been open since Western Pennsylvania moved into the “yellow” stage of the COVID-19 alert system, according to employees. She couldn't wait until she was tall enough to ride it. The four rides being retired … Jan 2017 Posted in: McKeesport and Region News. Just in time for the start of summer — and the arrival of hot and sunny weather in Western Pennsylvania — local attractions are welcoming visitors after many were closed, or delayed their opening days, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Give us a call at 907.459.2050 or email foundation@doyon.com. Apr 2017 Park opens at 10:30 but attractions do not open until 11:00. Stop in quirky Chicken, AK to shop and have a meal--bison chili, chicken soup, and PIE. Check out our Discounts page for the latest offers. Masks also will be required for most patrons age 3 and older, except on water rides. Contents © Tube City Community Media Inc. No content may be reproduced in whole or part in any digital or print publication without express permission, except that short excerpts may be used with attribution in commentary or for critical purposes. “Additionally, we keep a close eye on where groups are located throughout the course and if need be, we will move a group to start at a different hole just to keep safe distancing,” Knight said. Aug 2015 We used this time to get the lay out of the park and got in line for our first attraction at about 10:50. • Kangaroo • Paratrooper • Bayern Kurve • Volcano The full statement from Kennywood Park is as follows: “Even in a National Historic Landmark, change is a constant at Kennywood. "July 4 Fireworks Stil…" || "Kennywood Delays Reop…". Apply now to join our team, gain valuable work experience, and make friendships that will last a lifetime! UPDATE: Kennywood announced July 2 that they would not open on July 11 due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County. All content © Tube City Community Media Inc., a non-profit corporation chartered for charitable and educational purposes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, unless otherwise noted. Why is Kennywood known as America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park? “Water safety dictates that guests should not wear a mask while on a water ride because it could create other safety complications,” Paradise said. It was then removed and sold to La Feria Chapultepec Magico in Mexico City — there, it operated as Cascabel 2.0 from 1994 to 2019. Guests who want to visit Kennywood must RSVP at the park’s website, kennywood.com. White Oak Bowl opened on June 22 and is open Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. All guests must wear a mask to enter, employees there said. Jul 2016 All rides except those listed above are expected to operate; however, rides not listed above may not be available during some or all of your visit. All rights reserved. Vegetation varies widely from heavy forests in river valleys to open hillsides with low-growing alpine and sub-alpine shrubs. A service of Tube City Community Media Inc., a non-profit based in McKeesport, Pa. She's very adventurous, and generally not afraid of anything. “It’s just too difficult to regulate social distancing on these rides and it’s hard to keep them cleaned regularly,” said Paradise. After being open to season passholders starting last Friday, Kennywood will open to the general public on Monday.The park has taken several new safety measures in … TM - The Tube City Almanac and Tube City Online are trademarks of Tube City Community Media Inc., registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.