Cincy Amusement Parks

Get your heart racing or make a splash in Cincy

Calling all thrill seekers! Amusement and water parks in the Cincy Region are the perfect adventure for kids and the kids at heart. Whether you want to chill poolside or get your next adrenaline fix, Cincy has what you need!

Kings Island
Kings Island's Famous Blue Ice Cream
Eiffel Tower at Kings Island
Eiffel Tower at Kings Island
Kings Island - The Beast (photo: Kings Island)
The Beast at Kings Island

Kings Island

 Kings Island is the perfect destination for a day full of excitement in the Cincy Region!

Located 20 miles northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, Kings Island amusement park features over 100 attractions and has been a premiere destination since 1972.

Into roller coasters? Kings Island is home of The Beast, the world's longest wooden roller coaster. Then there's Orion, a 287-foot-tall giga coaster (one of seven in the entire world), that opened in 2020. If you've got little ones in tow, head over to Planet Snoopy and hop on a ride suitable for all ages and heights. Need to cool off? Soak City has water slides, a wave pool, and other fun ways to take a dip.

Water Parks and Splash Pads

When you need to cool off, head to Cincy’s favorite water parks for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Included in admission to Kings Island is Soak City Water Park. Soak City offers 36 water slides, multiple wave pools - from mild to wild, and other water attractions for water fans of all ages. Across the river in Northern Kentucky the Florence Aquatic Center, which features an accessible zero depth pool, lazy river, competition pool, two spray grounds, and more. Free splash pads and fountains at Smale Park or Washington Park provide cooling fun for kids of all ages plus playground equipment and other outdoor activities. 

Washington Park
Washington Park
Smale Riverfront Park (photo: Katie Scheper)
Smale Riverfront Park
Many people enjoy the pools and splash areas at Florence Aquatic Center
Florence Aquatic Center