The Pitt Fall is a 250 feet high, vertical, free fall, drop ride. It takes riders to the top of the tower at a rate of 16 feet per second, then drops you at a rate of 100 feet per second or 65 miles per hour. It features open air seats where your arms and legs can hang freely. The view from the Pitt Fall allows you to see the entire park. The construction of the Pitt Fall began in fall of 1996.
This is a picture of the Pitt Fall.
The Raging Rapids was opened in 1985. This ride simulates a white-water raft trip through canyons and under waterfalls. Three pumps fill the ride with 93,000 gallons of water per minute. You are sure to get soaked. The Raging Rapids is a free floating ride with no track so you may get a different experience every time you ride.
This is a picture of the Raging Rapid's waterfall.
Noah's Ark was built in 1936 and remodeled in 1996. Noah's Ark is a walk through ride with scary scenes, shaking floors, and fake animals. The voyage ends with a high seas storm in a chamber, and the flood gets visitors a little wet.
This is a picture of Noah's Ark.
The Pittsburgh Plunge is Lost Kennywood's centerpiece. The Plunge's boats are designed to resemble the chute boats of old amusement parks. It is designed to get both passengers and onlookers soaked. The ride is 275 feet long and 50 feet high.
This is a picture of the Pittsburgh Plunge.
The Whip is the oldest flat ride in the park. It opened in 1918. The ride has 16 cars which travel on an oval track and "whip" as they go around the bend at both ends. The whip was moved to Lost Kennywood in 1995.
This is a picture of the Whip's sign.
The Wave Swinger is a German, swing ride. It was added to the park in 1984 and moved to Lost Kennywood in 1995. This ride hydraulically lifts riders off the ground and moves them in a circle.
This is a picture of the Wave Swinger.
The Merry-Go-Round was built in 1926. Jester heads and 72, hand-carved animals can be seen on the Merry-Go-Round. The machine has 50 jumping horses and 20 stationary ones. There are four chariots, one lion, and a tiger. There are over 1,500 lights decorating the ride. It is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
This is a picture of the Merry-Go-Round at night.
The Old Mill is a dark ride which carries riders through a water filled canal, on wooded boats. The Old Mill is the oldest ride in the park. It was built in 1902. It celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2002. The old mill has been renamed and renovated many times.
This is a picture of the Old Mill under its previous name.
The Turtle was originally known as the Tumble Bug. It has been in the park since 1927. It has remained unchanged for over 60 years. The ride consists of 6 turtle shaped cars which travel on a circular track through a series of hills and dips.
This is a picture of the Turtle.
In 1994 the Skycoaster debuted at Kennywood. Riders are harnessed, then taken to the top of a 180 foot tower. They release themselves with a parachute style ripcord and the flight begins. This ride includes an additional charge.
This is a picture of the Skycoaster in flight.