What is the new Kings Island chaperone policy?

Kings Island is implementing a chaperone policy for kids and teens ages 15 and under. Starting Saturday, April 22, anyone 15 years old or younger will have to be accompanied by someone who is 21 or older to get into the park, or stay in the park after 4 p.m.



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MASON, Ohio — Kings Island is implementing a chaperone policy following an uptick in “unruly and inappropriate behavior” the park said in a press release. Under this new policy, all guests ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by someone who is at least 21 years old.

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This means the supervising adult must stay with the younger guest throughout their time in the park. The policy also states that a chaperone can accompany no more than 10 guests ages 15 or younger per day.

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Kings Island opened for the 2023 season on Saturday, April 15. That same day, a 17-year-old was arrested running away from police and jumping a park fence, according to local media reports.

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Children/Teens - Notice to Parents & Guardians In addition to our chaperone policy, we strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors.

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But by the 1970s, no one lived here year-round; most residents had moved to Nome, on the mainland. While several forces drove the migration, King Islanders say a main cause was the decision by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to close a school it ran on the island in the late 1950s.

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On April 22, 2023, Kings Island began the implementation of a new chaperone policy. Now, all guests ages 15 and under visiting the park after 4 PM require a chaperone of 21 or older.

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Here are some recommendations to help you plan your visit: Appropriate swimwear is required. Thongs and transparent clothing are not permitted.

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Appropriate behavior and supervision are the responsibility of the parent/guardian and is always expected. In addition to our chaperone policy, we strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors.

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More than 140 million visitors have experienced the park's fun and thrills since 1972 making Kings Island one of the most celebrated amusement parks in the world.

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Does Kings Island offer free water cups? Yes, they're smaller, but I've never been told no to taking two.

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