How old is Hershey Park?

Hershey Park formally opened to the public on Memorial Day, May 30, 1906 along the banks of Spring Creek. An ideal spot for picnicking, boating, and canoeing, the Park was landscaped with graceful trees and wooded groves that provided a shady retreat for thousands of people without being crowded.



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The oldest ride currently in Hersheypark is the Carrousel which was added to the park in 1945, but first operated in 1919. The oldest roller coaster in Hersheypark today is Comet, which opened in 1946, replacing The Wild Cat.

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It's been nearly 50 years ? since 1973 ? that we opened our doors, but we like to think that our story began more than 60 years prior, when the original HERSHEY'S Chocolate Factory began public tours. They became so popular over the years that the chocolate-loving demand warranted a visitors center.

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For 115 years, Hersheypark® has been known as a clean and green destination for family fun. Our theme park has something for everyone with coasters from mild to wild, classic family rides, a water park, a zoo, and of course, chocolate.

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Since his death in 1945 at age 88, Milton Hershey's legacy has thrived with a constantly changing world.

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Hersheypark is a family theme park in the eastern United States in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about fifteen miles east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles west of Philadelphia. The park was founded in 1906, by Milton S. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company.

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As a Full, King, or Giant Size Season Pass Holder, take advantage of the new FREE Pre-K Pass perk, available for a child in your family under 5 years old. They will get FREE, unlimited visits to Hersheypark and ZooAmerica® all year long, plus 1-hour early Sweet Start access during Summer.

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Candymonium Details. During the last hour of every evening, enjoy lights-out rides exclusively available during Hersheypark Halloween. Candymonium® is the tallest, fastest, longest, and sweetest coaster in Hersheypark.

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Daily summer operations begin on May 25, 2023, with The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park opening for the summer on May 27, 2023. Hours vary by day and time of season. Guests are encouraged to check the calendar for the day they plan to visit.

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