Kennywood wait times
Kennywood is forecast at a 26% crowd level today, which is quiet. Its lines average 32 minutes across the days we have recorded. Most lines here ease around 1am.
Queue times are read from Kennywood's own live feed every few minutes. The typical figures each ride is compared against - its usual wait, the hour it eases, its quietest and busiest readings - come from this ride's own recorded history, not from other parks.
About Kennywood and live queue times
Kennywood is a historic traditional amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh. It has been running since 1898 and is a US National Historic Landmark - home to three classic wooden coasters (Thunderbolt, Jack Rabbit, Racer) alongside modern additions like Phantom's Revenge (a steel coaster known for a near-400 ft second drop) and Steel Curtain (part of a Steelers-themed area).
All rides at Kennywood
19Rides with enough recorded history have their own page - tap for the typical-day pattern and reliability.
- Aero 360~12 min
- Black Widow~36 min
- Exterminator~65 min
- Ghostwood Estate
- Jack Rabbit~41 min
- Kangaroo~20 min
- Noah’s Ark
- Old Mill~38 min
- Olde Kennywood Railroad
- Phantom's Revenge~41 min
- Pittsburg* Plunge
- Racer
- Raging Rapids
- Sky Rocket~33 min
- Spinvasion~21 min
- SwingShot~15 min
- The Steel Curtain
- Thunderbolt~27 min
- Turtle~29 min
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Kennywood - frequently asked questions
How long are the lines at Kennywood today?
Live wait times at Kennywood vary through the day and by season. Across its recorded history the park averages 32 minutes. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Kennywood wait times page for up-to-the-minute queue times on every ride.
How busy is Kennywood today?
Kennywood is forecast at a 26% crowd level today, which is quiet - quieter than a normal day here. Its lines typically ease around 1am. The live board shows what every ride is running right now, and the Kennywood crowd calendar has the same figure for every other date.
Will Kennywood be busy tomorrow?
Tomorrow is forecast at a 14% crowd level at Kennywood - quieter than almost every day here. Today is forecast at 26%, so tomorrow looks quieter. See the Kennywood crowd calendar for the rest of the month and the quietest upcoming days.
What time does Kennywood open and close?
Kennywood's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Late-opening events and firework nights run later still. Check the Kennywood opening times calendar for today's exact hours.
When is the best time to visit Kennywood?
The quietest days at Kennywood are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside school breaks, with weekends and public holidays and school breaks being the busiest. For the shortest lines, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Kennywood best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.
How can I avoid long lines at Kennywood?
Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live wait times to dynamically plan your next ride. Kennywood crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.
Where is Kennywood located?
Kennywood is located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.
Are Kennywood wait times live and accurate?
Yes - wait times on this page come directly from Kennywood's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. They refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate lines by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.