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title: "Kennywood"
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# Kennywood

Kennywood rewards an interest in amusement parks as places with memory as well as momentum. In West Mifflin, near Pittsburgh, wooden coasters and newer steel rides give the day a welcome range of eras and sensations. It is an especially compelling choice for visitors who want the older attractions to be part of the main event, rather than background scenery around a new headliner.

 

Jack Rabbit, Racer and Thunderbolt anchor the wooden-coaster collection. Phantom’s Revenge and Sky Rocket add a different kind of pace, with smaller rides widening the choices for a mixed party. Taken together, the lineup is more interesting than a simple list of heights and speeds: the contrast between rides is a large part of the reason to come.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 40.38747, -79.864265
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/New\_York
- Location: West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States
- Address: Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122, United States
- City / locality: West Mifflin
- State / province / region: Pennsylvania
- Country: United States
- [Official website](<https://www.kennywood.com/>)
- [Getting there](<https://www.kennywood.com/plan-your-visit/directions>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Make time for the older coasters alongside your thrill priorities. Use the official West Mifflin address rather than navigating only to Pittsburgh, and include parking, meals and any optional queue product in the comparison. Read the current ride and access information before buying. A relaxed meal and a few repeat rides will usually make a more satisfying day than trying to turn the park into a race.
- [Planning source](<https://www.kennywood.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://www.kennywood.com/plan-your-visit/directions>); checked 2026-10-25
- A film location: The film Adventureland used Kennywood as a filming location. 
- [Planning source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennywood>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://www.kennywood.com/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennywood>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Kennywood>)
- [Official source](<https://www.kennywood.com/plan-your-visit/directions>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Kennywood


## THMPRK Score

7.2 /10

Kennywood scores highly for the character and variety of its coaster collection, particularly the conversation between historic wooden rides and modern steel thrills. Enthusiasts have a clear reason to visit, while a mixed group can build a broader day. Whole-day costs and individual ride preferences matter more to value than a headline discount.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

87.5% positive. 7 thumbs up; 1 thumbs down; 8 total votes.