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Hersheypark — Aerial view across Hersheypark with colorful rides and poolsPhoto: Gusc554 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
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Hersheypark

Theme & amusement parks ·Hershey ·Closed
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About

Hersheypark is a family theme park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, founded for chocolate-factory workers and their families, 24 km east of Harrisburg.

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Hersheypark — Roller coaster track crossing above the amusement park Librarian1984 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Hersheypark — Roller coaster track crossing above the amusement parkHersheypark — Welcome hill and hotel beside the park entranceHersheypark — Ornate brick entrance arch to HersheyparkHersheypark — Family dryer booth outside a park buildingHersheypark — Piano-shaped park vehicle carrying visitors along a path

Why go

  • The Carrousel, the park’s oldest operating ride, was built in 1919 and installed here in 1945.
  • Wildcat’s Revenge is a steel hybrid coaster that replaced Wildcat in 2023.
  • ZooAmerica has more than 200 animals from five North American regions.
  • The Boardwalk water park includes a wave pool and lazy river.
  • Hershey’s Kisses fountain stands in Hershey’s Chocolatetown.

Opening hours

Today11:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday11:00 – 19:00
Tuesday11:00 – 19:00
Wednesday11:00 – 19:00
Thursday11:00 – 19:00
Friday11:00 – 20:00
Saturday10:00 – 21:00
Sunday10:00 – 21:00

Don't miss

  • CandymoniumThe hypercoaster in Hershey’s Chocolatetown.Hershey’s Chocolatetown
  • SooperdooperLooperThe looping coaster in The Hollow.The Hollow
  • The Music Box TheaterThe park’s first enclosed theater stage.Founder’s Way

With kids

  • Meet Hershey Characters at the park.
  • The Boardwalk has a children’s water-play area.
  • In The Hollow, find Tea Cups, Sweet Swing and Wave Swinger.
  • Shows take place at Hersheypark Aquatheatre and Music Box Theatre, with performances around the park.
  • ZooAmerica offers tours, birthday parties and informational programs.

Tips for your visit

  • Christmas Candylane runs from November to January.

Shorts

History

The original grounds had walking paths, picnic areas, a pavilion, sports facilities and a lake on Spring Creek. A 1909 expansion added a tennis court, two bowling lanes and a photography gallery. Buildings added between 1913 and 1923 included a conference hall that later became the Hershey museum, a dance pavilion, a cafe and a zoo.

  1. 1903Milton S. Hershey selected a site beside Spring Creek for a leisure park.
  2. 1905A bridge over Spring Creek and a hilltop pavilion were built.
  3. May 30, 1906Hershey Park opened to the public with a baseball game and music by the Hershey Band.
  4. 1908The park’s first ride, a Herschell-Spillman carousel, arrived.
  5. 1923Wild Cat opened, beginning the park’s continuous run of roller coasters.
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  1. 1970–1971A redesign began to turn the amusement park into a theme park. The park adopted the name Hersheypark in 1971.
  2. 1977SooperdooperLooper opened as the East Coast’s first modern complete-circuit looping steel coaster.
  3. 2007The Boardwalk water park opened.

How to get there

  • BusSeasonal HP bus service runs from Harrisburg to the park.
  • BusLebanon Transit Route 8 provides direct service from Harrisburg to the park.
  • BusYear-round Route 322 serves downtown Hershey and the Outlets at Hershey; a direct stop at the park is not established.
  • BusA shuttle takes guests of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark to the front gate.
  • CarAddress: 100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Sources: Hersheypark - Wikipedia · Hersheypark - Wikipedia (part 2) · Hershey - Wikivoyage (do) · The Largest Amusement Park in PA | Hersheypark · Hours: Amusement Park & Hershey Attractions | H… · Tickets and Passes | Hersheypark · Hersheypark - Wikipedia · Hersheypark - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where
100 West Hersheypark Drive, PA, Hershey

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Questions and answers

Does Hersheypark admission include ZooAmerica?

Yes. Hersheypark admission includes ZooAmerica, which is open year-round. Access across the internal bridge is available during Hersheypark operating hours.

What does a Hersheypark Season Pass include?

A Season Pass offers unlimited visits throughout the year.

What is Hershey’s Chocolate World?

Hershey’s Chocolate World stands next to Hersheypark and has shops, restaurants and a chocolate factory-themed tour ride.

Does Hersheypark have kosher or gluten-free dining options?

The park has a kosher restaurant, and several restaurants offer gluten-free rolls and bread.

Can groups arrange catering at Hersheypark?

Yes. Groups can arrange catering in one of the park’s six private picnic areas.

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