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Kenmawr Bridge Replacement Project Underway
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews are working on a heavily traveled bridge between Rankin and Swissvale. They are replacing the old Kenmawr Bridge, which is a popular route to Kennywood. Crews will build a...
View ArticleKennywood’s Iconic Floral Clock To Return This Season
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – An old favorite will be back at Kennywood this summer, the floral clock. According to their Facebook page, the “time-telling favorite” is returning in 2020 and in a new location....
View ArticleGarfield’s Nightmare Returning To Old Mill At Kennywood This Season
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Garfield’s Nightmare is going to be restored to the Old Mill at Kennywood this season. The park says by popular demand, the western-themed Old Mill, or what is now Garfield’s...
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Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Hosts Food Share Event In Kennywood Parking Lot
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Kennywood might not be open right now, but people are still showing up to help out the needy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Hundreds of cars lined up Monday as the Greater...
View ArticleCoronavirus In Pittsburgh: Kennywood Delaying Start Of Summer Season Due To...
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Kennywood Park officials say the start of the 2020 season will be delayed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. No opening date has been given. In a statement on their website,...
View ArticleKennywood Releases New Logo For The Old Mill
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Kennywood has released the new logo for The Old Mill. The logo debuted in the Kennywood’s news letter and was released on Twitter yesterday. In case you missed it…we debuted...
View ArticleKennywood Ranks Number One In ‘Favorite Traditional Parks’ In New Survey
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kennywood ranked highly in the National Amusement Park Historical Association’s 34th Annual Amusement Parks and Attractions Survey. Kennywood won the Favorite Traditional Parks...
View ArticleCoronavirus In Pittsburgh: Kennywood Extends 2020 Season Passes Through The...
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Kennywood is extending season passes through the entire summer season of 2021. Kennywood announced all 2020 season passes will be extended through the 2021 summer season...
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Kennywood Gives Sneak Peek Into New Version Of ‘The Old Mill’
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With Kennywood’s 2020 season on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic, guests are still waiting to see the new, updated version of the Old Mill. (Photo Credit: Kennywood Park)...
View ArticleKennywood, Sandcastle And Idlewild Announce Opening Date Of July 11
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Kennywood announced Wednesday morning that they will be opening to the public on July 11. Once open, the park will be limited to 50 percent capacity and those in attendance over 3...
View ArticleKennywood Cancels Phantom Fright Nights
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Phantom Fright Nights at Kennywood this year are canceled. Kennywood announced the cancellation on Tuesday, saying neither Phantom Fright Nights or Happy Hauntings will...
View ArticleSummer Jobs: Kennywood, Sandcastle And Idlewild Hiring About 1,500 People
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild are hiring about 1,500 people before the parks open for the season. They’re looking for people to work the rides, food and drink stands, as...
View ArticleKennywood, Sandcastle Postponing Reopenings Amid Voluntary Stay-At-Home...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Park are postponing their reopenings. On Friday, Kennywood said the parks will not be reopening on July 6 amid a coronavirus surge and stay at home...
View ArticleKennywood And Sandcastle To Reopen Friday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kennywood and Sandcastle Waterpark will reopen soon. The parks will open on Friday after two delayed openings due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kennywood will open to season pass...
View ArticleKennywood And Sandcastle Believe They Can Reopen Safely Amid Coronavirus...
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — When you walk into Kennywood or Sandcastle Waterpark, you’ll be greeted by a temperature check. If your temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher, you won’t be allowed in....
View ArticlePTL Links: July 10, 2020
Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics: Kennywood Sandcastle Felicite Day Spa CDC Information on Coronavirus Pa. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus Allegheny Co. Health...
View ArticleRestrictions In Place As Kennywood, Sandcastle Open Their Gates For The Summer
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — It hasn’t been easy getting to this point for Kennywood. They’ve had to delay their summer opening twice because of the coronavirus pandemic. Safety precautions are in place....
View ArticlePart Of Kennywood’s Reopening Includes ‘Mask Break Zones’
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Kennywood reopened to season pass holders this weekend and on Monday will be open to the general public. The park’s reopening included a host of new safety measures including...
View ArticleAmusement Parks, Restaurants Facing Difficult Reopening, Patrons Have Mixed...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kennywood Park is set to open to the general public for the first time this season on Monday after having been open to season ticket holders over the weekend. While hampered by the...
View ArticleKennywood Removes “Mask Break Zones” From Park
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Kennywood has removed the “Mask Break Zones” from the park just days after opening to the public. According to Kennywood spokesman Nick Paradise, the park is removing the three...
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