🎢 The Oldest Amusement Parks Still Operating (and Why Families Love Them)
- Sherrie A
- Jul 5
- 2 min read
Estimated Reading Time: 4–5 minutes
🎠 Step Back in Time for Some Old-School Family Fun
Today’s amusement parks are full of neon lights and virtual rides—but there are a few historic parks where old-fashioned magic still lives. These parks have been making memories for generations, and they’re perfect for family trips that combine thrills and nostalgia.
Here are the oldest amusement parks still operating—and why your family will love them!
📅 Opened: 1846
🎢 Why Visit | 🌟 Must-Do Ride |
Oldest continuously operating amusement park in the U.S. | Boulder Dash wooden roller coaster |
Classic rides + modern waterpark | Giant Wave Pool for cooling off! |
📅 Opened: 1870
🎢 Why Visit | 🌟 Must-Do Ride |
"America’s Roller Coast" with 70+ rides | Millennium Force – the first giga coaster |
Kid-friendly Snoopy Land for little ones | Kiddie Kingdom for mini-adventures |
📅 Opened: 1878
🎢 Why Visit | 🌟 Must-Do Ride |
Storybook-themed rides and water park | Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood trolley ride |
Perfect for preschoolers + young kids | Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley in SoakZone |
📅 Opened: 1879
🎢 Why Visit | 🌟 Must-Do Ride |
Family-owned, old-fashioned charm | Jack Rabbit wooden coaster (built 1920) |
Water slides and lazy river for summer days | Kiddie Rides for toddlers |
📅 Opened: 1898
🎢 Why Visit | 🌟 Must-Do Ride |
National Historic Landmark park | Phantom’s Revenge roller coaster |
Traditional potato patch fries + storybook rides | Kiddieland rides for young adventurers |
🎠 Printable: Amusement Park Bingo
🎡 Park Sight | ✅ Spotted It? |
Wooden roller coaster | ☐ |
Classic car ride | ☐ |
Cotton candy stand | ☐ |
Carousel horse | ☐ |
Water ride splash zone | ☐ |
🎉 Bonus: Snap a selfie with the oldest ride you find!
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