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Idlewild and Soak Zone

Idlewild and Soak Zone

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Idlewild's gates open at 10:30 a.m. Park Rides, attractions and refreshment stands begin to open progressively between 11:00 and 11:30. Idlewild's gates close at 6:00 p.m. Due to student employees' school and school related activity schedules, the park does have some limited operation dates near the beginning and end of the season. A list of Scheduled Operations is listed daily in the Alert Panel at the top of the website and will serve as your best source for information on what rides and attractions may not operate during limited operation dates. Operational hours, policies, prices, rides, entertainment, and attractions are subject to change without notice. Sorry, no refunds.
724-238-3666
Summer Season ticket information can be found on the Idlewild and Soak Zone website.
lat: 40.2615155 long: -79.2770723

Located in Ligonier, an hour’s drive southeast of Pittsburgh, Idlewild has the distinction of being the oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania and the 3rd oldest in America.

From waterslides to Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, roller coasters to Story Book Forest, there are plenty of attractions to provide fun for the entire family. The Park is filled with classic rides such as the Red Baron, Wild Mouse, Skooters, Flying Aces, and Balloon Race. Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit for the wave pool! And to feed the appetite, there are plenty of kiosks in the park for delicious meals, snacks, and sweets.

Enjoy chicken tenders, hoagies, Philly cheesesteaks, and the always popular Potato Patch fries. To cure your sweet tooth, try Wild West Kettle Korn, Sweet Treets Candy Shoppe, or Idlewild’s famous funnel cakes. Staples like Auntie Annes and Dippin’ Dots can also be found in the park, as well has lighter options like salads.

Idlewild and SoakZone has been awarded the Golden Ticket 8 years in a row as the Best Children’s Park, and in 2019 was awarded 3rd place for the Best Family Park, out of all of the parks in the amusement park industry.

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