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| Previously known as Kiddieland Park(1951-1966) | |
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 Interactive map of Wonderland Park | |
| Location | 2601 Dumas Drive,Amarillo, Texas, United States |
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| Coordinates | 35°14′27″N101°49′56″W / 35.240752°N 101.832090°W /35.240752; -101.832090 |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | August 12, 1951; 74 years ago (1951-08-12) |
| Owner | Roads family Borchardt family |
| Slogan | WOW! |
| Operating season | May through September |
| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 43 |
| Roller coasters | 5 |
| Water rides | 4 |
| Website | www |
Wonderland Park is anamusement park located inThompson Memorial Park,Amarillo, Texas,United States.
The park was founded in 1951 by Paul and Alathea Roads.[1] In 1969, several new rides were added that appealed to people of all ages, including a bumper car ride. The park is still run by the Roads family. It has been described by most of the Amarillo population as an important part of the local culture.
TheCOVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020 season from mid-March to mid-June.
| Name | Year opened | Type | Manufacturer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tornado | 1985 | Custom Steel Looping Roller Coaster | Hopkins | |
| Hornet | 2009 | Custom MK-700 | Vekoma | Formerly operated atBoblo Island Amusement Park inAmherstburg,Ontario,Canada, andSix Flags AstroWorld inHouston, Texas. |
| Mouse Trap | 1975 | Zyklon (Z64) | Pinfari | |
| Cyclone | 1968 | Wild Mouse | Miler Manufacturing | Formerly operated at Springlake Park inOklahoma City,Oklahoma, and Funtown inAtlanta,Georgia. |
| Name | Year opened | Manufacturer | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Of Fear | 2004 | Moser's Rides | Drop Tower | Purchased from a traveling carnival group based out of the Florida Everglades. Not currently operating. |
| Fantastic Journey | 1974 | Paul Roads | Dark Ride | |
| Texas Intimidator | 2009 | Moser's Rides | Flipping Action Arm | |
| Old Tymer | 2021 | Gould Manufacturing | Antique Cars | |
| Fiesta Swing | 2007 | Chance Rides | Yo-Yo | Formerly operated atSix Flags AstroWorld inHouston, Texas. |
| Bumper Cars | 1970 | Soli of Italy | Bumper Cars | |
| Himalaya | 1988 | Reverchon Industries | Himalaya | |
| Sky Ride | 1960 | Hopkins Rides | Chairlift | |
| Sky Rider | 1960 | Hopkins Rides | Monorail | Not currently operating. |
| Pirate Ship | 1990 | Intamin | Swinging Ship | |
| The Rainbow | 1990 | HUSS | Rainbow | Not currently operating. |
| Scrambler | 1989 | Eli Bridge Company | Scrambler | |
| Balloons | 1985 | Bradley & Kaye | Balloon | |
| Tilt-A-Whirl | 1999 | Wood Amusement Rides B.V. | Tilt-A-Whirl | |
| Wonder Wheel | 1980 | S.D.C. | Ferris Wheel |
| Name | Year opened | Manufacturer | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake River | 1988 | Hopkins Rides | River Rapids | |
| Thunder Jet Racers | 1980 | Hopkins Rides | Two-man Raft Ride | |
| Pipeline Plunge | 1986 | Hopkins Rides | Dual Raft Slide | |
| Big Splash Log Flume | 1980 | Hopkins Rides | Log Flume | |
| Shoot the Chute | Hopkins Rides | Boat Flume |
| Name | Year opened | Manufacturer | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | 1977 | Venture Manufacturing | Helicopters | |
| Boats | 1951 | Allan Herschell Company | Boat Ride | |
| Frog Hopper | 1999 | S&S Power | Frog Hopper | |
| Kiddie Bumper Cars | 2002 | Duce | Kiddie Bumper Cars | |
| Umbrella Car Ride | 1970 | Hampton | Umbrella Ride | |
| Merry-Go-Round | 1951 | Philadelphia Toboggan Company | Carousel | |
| Train | Chance Rides | Train ride | Contains an air whistle, electric powered swinging bell and smoke maker. Not currently operating. |
