Kennywood wait times
Kennywood is forecast at a 45% crowd level today, which is moderately busy. Its lines average 22 minutes across the days we have recorded. Most lines here ease around 3pm.
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.
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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 360~10 min
- Black Widow~24 min
- Exterminator~45 min
- Ghostwood Estate
- Jack Rabbit~28 min
- Kangaroo~13 min
- Noah’s Ark
- Old Mill~28 min
- Olde Kennywood Railroad
- Phantom's Revenge~28 min
- Pittsburg* Plunge
- Racer
- Raging Rapids
- Sky Rocket~24 min
- Spinvasion~13 min
- SwingShot~11 min
- The Steel Curtain
- Thunderbolt~25 min
- Turtle~19 min
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Frequently asked: Kennywood
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 22 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 45% crowd level today, which is moderately busy - about a normal day for this park. Its lines typically ease around 3pm. The live board shows what every ride is running right now, and the Kennywood crowd calendar has the same figure for every other date.
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.
Which rides are closed at Kennywood today?
The live board on this page shows which rides are closed right now, and updates itself. Closures are normal here: on a typical day there are about 7 ride closures at Kennywood (a ride going down, however briefly), and over the last 17 operating days the park lost around 48% of ride hours to them. The Kennywood ride reliability page ranks every ride, and a reopen alert tells you the moment a shut ride comes back.
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.