America's Last Great Traditional Amusement Park

Knoebels Amusement Resort stands as a testament to classic American amusement park traditions, operating as the largest free-admission amusement park in the United States. Since 1926, this family-owned park has maintained its old-fashioned charm while delivering world-class attractions, creating an authentic experience that harkens back to amusement park's golden age.

🎠 Free Admission Philosophy

Unlike modern theme parks, Knoebels maintains its traditional pay-per-ride system:

• Free park admission for everyone
• Free parking in all lots
• Pay only for rides you choose to experience
• All-day ride bands available for unlimited rides
• Picnic areas welcome outside food

🎢 Legendary Wooden Coaster Collection

🔥 Phoenix (1985) - Relocated 1947 coaster, consistently rated world's best wooden coaster 🌪️ Twister (1999) - Recreation of classic Elitch Gardens coaster with modern engineering 🏔️ Impulse (2015) - Modern wooden coaster with 98-degree beyond-vertical drop 🎠 Flying Turns (2013) - Rare wooden bobsled coaster, only operating model in world

🎡 Classic Amusement Park Rides

🎠 Grand Carousel (1913) - Authentic hand-carved carousel with Wurlitzer band organ 🎡 Giant Wheel - Traditional Ferris wheel with panoramic mountain views 🚂 Scenic Skyway - Chairlift offering bird's-eye view of entire park 🎪 Bumper cars - Multiple vintage bumper car pavilions 🚗 Antique cars - Scenic drive through wooded park grounds

🏊 Crystal Pool Swimming Complex

Pennsylvania's largest free-form pool: 🏖️ Three swimming areas with varying depths 🌊 Water slides including tube slides 🏊 Olympic-size lap pool for serious swimmers 👶 Kiddie pool with fountains and play features 🏖️ Sandy beach area with lounge chairs

🎃 Hallo-Fun Family Halloween

Family-friendly Halloween celebration: 🎃 Pumpkin carving and decorating activities 👻 Costume contests for all ages throughout park and character appearances throughout wooded grounds