KennywoodQueue Times
About Kennywood
About Kennywood
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).
Kennywood's season runs roughly May to October, with peak crowds concentrated on summer weekends, July 4th, and during the Phantom Fright Nights event. Weekdays in June and September stay noticeably calmer. Check live queue times before committing to Phantom's Revenge or Steel Curtain, and use our crowd calendar to pick a quieter day if you want plenty of re-rides.
How busy is the park through the day?
How busy is the park through the day?
Average wait across all rides, hour by hour - based on the last 28 days.
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Kennywood - Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the queues at Kennywood today?
Live queue times at Kennywood vary through the day and by season. 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 queue times page for up-to-the-minute wait times on every ride.
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. Bank holidays and special events like firework nights run later. 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 of school holidays, with weekends and UK half-terms being the busiest. For the shortest queues, 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 queues 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 queue 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 United States. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.
Are Kennywood queue times live and accurate?
Yes - queue 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. Wait times refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate queues by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.