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Idlewild & SoakZone

P.O. Box C, Rt. 30 East, Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-3666
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Ligonier
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: With something for everyone, Idlewild & SoakZone is rated the Best Kids Park in the World by Amusement Today magazine, and rated Best Park for... more » Owner description: With something for everyone, Idlewild & SoakZone is rated the Best Kids Park in the World by Amusement Today magazine, and rated Best Park for Families by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. With two parks in one, this is what family fun is all about! The oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Idlewild & SoakZone offers a delightful day of fun for every member of your group. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, having a party, hosting a company picnic, or spending quality time with family and friends, Idlewild & SoakZone helps make everything easier and hassle free with party packs and catered event menus. Attractions that include the Rollo Coaster, SoakZone, Storybook Forest and so much more make Idlewild & SoakZone the place to be for everyone young and old! « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Lots of fun! A great soak zone. A good variety of rides for small kids. It has a story book forest and a climbing area, numerous amusement park rides and games.

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Ligonier, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed a day at the park and the kids at soak zone. Went on a few rides and had my usual soft serve ice cream.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a wonderful destination if you have young children. Very family friendly park and great for little kids. We live just a few miles away and get season passes because my daughter can not get enough of this place!

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da burgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We love Idlewild. it is a gem if you have younger children and want to have a fun, sweet park experience. It's 90 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh on a lovely drive. I get really mad when I read these negative reviews from people who can't plan ahead, or think this should be more like Kennywood, so here are some tips... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We live 20 minutes away and go here often. This park is mainly geared towards young children though there are many rides for parents to enjoy as well. Try to go Monday - Thursday as the weekends are ridiculous, just way too many people for a small park. Soak Zone is nice and my kids enjoy it but I don't... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Idlewild is a fantastic park for families with young and not so young children. The Soak Zone is a great place to cool off on hot summer days, my youngest especially loves the Captain Kids water play area...I can let him play in the different areas without the fear of losing him. Mister Rogers Neighborhood and Storybook Forest are favorites.... More

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West Newton, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

loved going to idlewild less rides then kennywood but more family friendly.my son loved the waterpark area an so did i.well worth the price puts kennywood to shame eventhought owned by the same people but kennywood is more boring now adays an way overpriced.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Stroll through the Storybook forest first ,the little ones love recognizing the characters from their fairytale books. Then, you climb the jumping jungle(a playground for all ages). The rest of the day is poolside and/or amusement park rides. Yes, wait for the trolley at Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and sing along. No thrill rides such as tall superfast rollercoasters but still... More

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Springfield, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This is a very nice amusement park for young and old alike. In fact, I brought my kids to it when they were young. Now I am bringing my grandchildren. The park includes a story book forest for the young at heart as well as the kids. We enjoyed....going into the crooked house built by the crooked old man or... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Not only the small kidz but the big ones too! There is somethine for everyone from rides, picnics and swimming to please anyone.

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