Kennywood Park

02/14/2008 Posted by megz1518

Well im only 19 and i have been going to kennywood since i was little. I love going to kennywood. for about 9 years in a row my family and i went to kennywood as a family tradition. Well one year we got kicked out but it was our own stupidity but anyways if you want to feel like a young person again you will go to kennywood. Its expensive but its worth going. Kennywood made me decide to become Amusement Park Authestisant (its spelled wrong i know). So once I am done with my college thats what I want to do. I love going watching the people and seeing old friends who i haven't seen in awhile. I hope this year my family and I will go once again. I love being a kid at kennywood. So try riding the "green ride" which is the Phantom's Revenage if you are afraid of roller coasters thats what got my roommate over that fear. So go to Kennywood this summer!!!!

Pros: Parking is wonderful, food is great and you always have fun

Cons: expensive

06/26/2007 Posted by dick_haynes

I have been to countless amusement parks around the world. From america and canada to europe, and the middle east last month (Qatar). I have never experienced a better amusement park anywhere. The atmosphere Kennywood is more magical than Disney World. Truthfully. Kennywood has some of the best riddes anywhere. The Phantom rocks, the Racers are the only single track racing coaster left, the double dip of the Jack Rabbit, and, well, everything about the THUNDERBOLT (the best ride anywhere, period) The food by itself is worth the trip. PATATO PATCH FRIES are the best anywhere. I remember going with my grandmother to the park and hearing her stories of her favorite rides. Also of where she met my grandfather. I had my first kiss in Kennywood. The park is the cleanest I've ever been too as well. Being away from Pa, it brings tears of joy to my eye to think of Kennywood and all the fond memories that it has brought to me through the years. I truley miss Kennywood. THE WORLD'S FINEST TRADITIONAL AMUSEMENT PARK. Six flags and Cedar Point are small potatoes that quiver in the shadow of this small Pennsylvania park. Long Live Kennywood!

Pros: Atmosphere, Rides, Food, Memories, Clean, Safe, Friendly - If it rains and the rides are shut down for 2 hours, you can get a refund. Six Flags would never do that.

Cons: HA!

07/15/2006 Posted by roxy51580

I've lived in Pittsburgh my whole entire life. Kennywood is a huge part in it. It really doesn't matter how old you are because there seems to be something for everyone to do. When you are a little kid they have a place in the park JUST FOR YOU! When you are a little older you have bigger and better rides like the Thunderbolt which is still my personal favorite even thought the phantoms revenge is right up there with it (although I'm still a little mad they took the loops out) plus there is an arcade you can visit while you're trying to settle your stomach after all the coaster riding you do. They have nice picnic areas for the older crowd that just like to hang out with their family and friends all day. I've gone to Kennywood since I was a child and now I have children of my own that will start the process all over again. I forgot to mention not only are they open in the summer but they reopen around Halloween!!!! Another great time to go. VISIT HAUNTED KENNYWOOD YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!! It's worth the trip and it's reasonable.

Pros: Fun for everyone, Great food, just an all out awesome experience!

Cons: A little expensive (But what isn't now a days, ) Some long lines (depending on the time of year.)

05/04/2006 Posted by breathenomore_16

Kennywood has its up's and its down's but mainly up's. Kennywood is a must for anyone who enjoys a old fashioned amusement park. Not only is Kennywood one of america's finest traditional amusement parks, it is a tradition for many families in the U.S. I go to Kennywood two times a year at least and every year there is something new offered. Just going to the park and walking around will give you a smile on your face when you walk through the tunnel at the end of the day. The scenery is amazing with alot of flowers and trees. The rides are very unique, you will never ride a rollercoaster similar to any of Kennywoods. I highly recommend this park to anyone!!!

Pros: Food, Rides, Value

08/12/2005 Posted by arswish

I have grown up about 35 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, and going to Kennywood has been one of the many traditions my family has had every summer. It is truly a wonderful place. I've been to many other amusement parks, but nothing like Kennywood. It is very clean, and the staff is friendly. It's never overly crowded, and there is enough to do, but not too much where you feel like you cant do everything you want to do in one day. There is lots of shady areas, and seating available thoughout the park. (oh, and the french fries are excellent!) It also has a childrens area, and a trolly that my grandmother always enjoys. Its a great place to visit, that always meets my expectations every year.

Pros: seating, food, worth the money

08/12/2005 Posted by cwithurmind

For those of you that grew up anywhere near Pittsburgh you know what it means when someone looks at you and says Kennywoods Open (your zipper is open). I went to Kennywood Park countless times growing up. I now live in New Mexico. Ive been to parks all over and have never been to one with the same charm. I would not say that Kennywood Park alone is worth round trip tickets for the whole family. However, if you are anywhere near the area or you are an amusement park enthusiast you should make it a point to visit there. You will see why there are so many sentimental reviews written about the place. It is a place frozen in time but with some new things mixed in.

Pros: Old School Charm, Very well kept, Rides for all ages

Cons: not many other things, in the area

08/12/2005 Posted by littlecutty

I used to go to Kennywood at least 4 times a year. It was nothing for me to drive from Johnstown and head on down to Pittsburgh! For anyone who hasn't visited Kennywood yet and plan to do so...you have to get the Potato Patch Fries!! It's a must. And ride each rollercoaster at least 3 times before you leave! This park is super clean too! Always a bonus!! I just absolutely love Kennywood.

Pros: Food, Price, Rides

08/12/2005 Posted by volleyballnut

This is a good regional admusement park. But I would not put them in the same field as Cedar Point or Disney. My family and I made special vacation plans to stop last week. We had planned on spending 2 days but after 4 hours there we left and didn't come back. The park is very small park with a total of 36 rides. I don't know why other people would highly recommand this park.

07/13/2005 Posted by outburst50

I, too, have alot of memories of Kennywood. And though I now live in Seattle, Wa, I have taken my daughter there and hope to someday take my grandkids, too.

07/13/2005 Posted by mjt219

I grew up in Western PA and lvoed going to Kennywood. Now I live 900 miles away and have children of my own and we make the trip every summer to Pittsburgh and we have to go to Kennywood. even for those that don't ride, the food is great and it is a great place to relax and people watch. We took my children to a Mexican vacation last summer and all they could talk about was making sure that they would not miss Kennywood. It is a great park. Great for the family!

Pros: Clean, food

Cons: none