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Coaster Con XXXIII.
June, 2010.
Kennywood Park

 


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 FAMILY RIDES



Built By: Frank Hrubetz
Opened: 1959

Another classic flat ride, The Paratrooper, swings riders high above the Midway.



Built By: Traver Engineering Co.
Opened: 1930

Another Kennywood classic, known as the Auto Ride, this ride is the last remaining one in the world!



Opened: 1945

Take a trip back in Western Pennsylvania history. Olde Kennywood RR takes riders on a journey through local history as well as a great view of the Monongahela River, Kiddieland and the Picnic Pavilions.



Built By: William H. Dentzel
Opened: 1927

It was built for the 1926 Philadelphia Sesqui-Centennial Exposition, but was not finished on time, and was purchased by Kennywood. This magnificent Carousel has been completely refurbished for the 2004 season, and will continue to thrill several more generations.



Built By: Norman Bartlett
Opened: 1962

A Kennywood classic, generic name "The Flying Coaster". The Kangaroo takes riders around and around and up a small incline. This ride is the last of its kind in the world.



Built By: WF Mangels
Opened: 1918

The oldest flat ride in the park. The Whip features 16 two person cars that are rotated around a rectangular platform, at each end of the ride riders experience a Whip-like action, thus where the ride got its name.



Opened: 1966

Just like when Grandpa was a boy, it's a ride through the country in a horseless carriage, one of the many fun ways to spend a day at Kennywood.



Built By: Traver Engineering Co.
Opened: 1927

Originally known as the Tumble Bug when it arrived at Kennywood in 1927, the Turtle has remained a Kennywood classic, as well as one of the few remaining in the world.


Relax and paddle your boat around the park lagoon.



Built By: CTEC Inc.
Opened: 1996

Transports people to and from the thrid level parking lot. Kenny's Parkway also shows a beautiful view of the park.


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