Kennywood height requirements
Check the listed ride height rules with measured inches or centimeters. See minimums, height caps and confirmed companion conditions. Operator signs and other restrictions govern admission.
Check Kennywood rides by height
This page is scoped to Kennywood only. Heights are compiled from the park’s official ride pages.
How tall is your child?
Enter a measured height from 1 to 120 inches, or 2.54 to 304.8 cm. This checks listed height rules, not live ride availability or admission. Confirm companion, age, weight and other conditions with the operator.
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Kennywood height requirements quick answer
Kennywood lists 42 attractions with a minimum height, 0 open to any height. Minimum heights run from 36 to 59 inches.
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Kennywood rides with a minimum height
These are the 42 attractions with a minimum height rule. Where a shorter child may ride with a supervising companion, the accompanied minimum is shown.
| Attraction | Height requirement | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Haulin’ Convoy | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood Junction |
| Dizzy Dynamo | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Fire Bustin’ Brigade | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Kenny’s Karousel | 36 inches or taller | Kiddieland |
| Lil’ Phantom | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Parker’s Cloud Cruisers | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Red Baron | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Steel City Choppers | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Wacky Wheel | 36 inches or taller | Kiddieland |
| Whippersnapper | 36 inches or taller | Kiddieland |
| Whirlwind | 36 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Crazy Trolley | 42 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Kenny’s Cargo Drop | 42 inches or taller | Kennywood Junction |
| Turtle Chase | 42 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Auto Race | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Ghostwood Estate | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Merry-Go-Round | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Noah’s Ark | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Old Mill | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Olde Kennywood Railroad | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Paddle Boats | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Pittsburg Plunge | 46 inches or taller (or 36 inches with a supervising companion) | Lost Kennywood |
| Racer | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Turtle | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Wave Swinger | 46 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Whip | 46 inches or taller | Lost Kennywood |
| Aero 360 | 48 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Cosmic Chaos | 48 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Jack Rabbit | 48 inches or taller (or 42 inches with a supervising companion) | Kennywood |
| Kangaroo | 48 inches or taller (or 42 inches with a supervising companion) | Kennywood |
| Phantom’s Revenge | 48 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Pirate | 48 inches or taller (or 39 inches with a supervising companion) | Kennywood |
| Potato Smash | 48 inches or taller (or 42 inches with a supervising companion) | Kennywood |
| Spinvasion | 48 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| SwingShot | 48 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Musik Express | 50 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Raging Rapids | 51 inches or taller (or 43 inches with a supervising companion) | Kennywood |
| Black Widow | 52 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Steel Curtain | 52 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Thunderbolt | 52 inches or taller | Kennywood |
| Sky Rocket | 55 inches or taller (or 52 inches with a supervising companion) | Kennywood |
| Exterminator | 59 inches or taller (or 46 inches with a supervising companion) | Kennywood |
Kennywood height requirements frequently asked questions
What is the tallest height requirement at Kennywood?
There is no single height that guarantees every ride. The checker covers the listed height rules; companion, age, weight, restraint and other requirements still apply. Check the current official guide and each posted attraction sign.
How many Kennywood rides have a minimum height?
Kennywood lists 42 attractions with a minimum height rule, plus 0 open to any height.
What can a child of 36 inches ride at Kennywood?
At 36 inches a child unlocks the 36-inch tier: Coal Haulin’ Convoy, Dizzy Dynamo, Fire Bustin’ Brigade, Kenny’s Karousel, Lil’ Phantom, Parker’s Cloud Cruisers, and more.
Can a shorter child ride with an adult at Kennywood?
Yes. Kennywood lets a shorter child ride many attractions when accompanied by a supervising companion; the accompanied minimum is shown in the ride table where it applies.
Should height requirements decide the whole day?
No. Height decides what is possible. Also plan around crowds, ride closures, weather, and whether each child is comfortable with the bigger rides.