Amusement Parks in Ohio

Ohio has a large number of amusement parks. Here is a list of our favourites.

1. Cedar Point, Sandusky

Cedar Point is a 364 acre (1.5 km²) amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. It currently holds the world record for most roller coasters with 17, one of them being the world's second tallest and second fastest roller coaster, Top Thrill Dragster, which reaches speeds of 120 mph and a height of 420 feet.

2. Coney Island, Cincinnati

Between about 1880 and World War II, Coney Island was the largest amusement area in the United States, attracting several million visitors per year. At its height it contained three competing major amusement parks, Luna Park, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park, as well as many independent amusements.

Today the major parks are Astroland, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park (a successful family owned park with over 20 rides located directly on the Boardwalk), 12th Street Amusements, and Kiddie Park.

3. Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Aurora

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom is a waterpark located in Aurora, Ohio, United States, originally founded in 1888 as Geauga Lake.

4. Jungle Jack's Landing, Powell

Jungle Jack's Landing is a 'pay-per ride' style amusement park attached to and owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium off of Riverside Drive in Columbus, Ohio. Since admission into Jungle Jack's Landing is free with a zoo admission, these rides cost a $1-2 fee. An unlimited all-day wristband can be purchased for $15 which also gives free rides on all the Columbus Zoo rides.

5. Kings Island, Kings Mills

Kings Island is a 364-acre theme park located in the city of Mason, in Warren County, Ohio, USA. The park is located 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Kings Island has also won Amusement Today's award for 'Best Kid's Area in the World' seven consecutive times (2001-2007). The centerpiece of Kings Island has always been its 1/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower shown above.

6. Memphis Kiddie Park, Cleveland

Memphis Kiddie Park is an 11-ride amusement park located in Brooklyn, Ohio, designed specifically for children and families. There are 11 rides and a miniature golf course for adults and kids.

7. Stricker's Grove, Ross

Stricker's Grove is a small family owned amusement park located in Ross, Ohio, USA. Unlike other amusement parks, Stricker's Grove is closed to the public for most of the year. Instead, it is rented out for private functions, such as weddings. The park is open to the public for two days a year, on July 4 and the second Sunday in August (Family Day)