Knoebels Keeps Free Admission After 100 Years, Expanding to 60 Rides Since 1926

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4

Knoebels Amusement Resort is approaching its 100th anniversary this year while still charging no general admission, preserving a model it has kept since opening on July 4, 1926.
Brian Knoebel said the policy is central to the park’s identity and affordability, letting grandparents and other budget-conscious visitors enter, park and even bring picnic food without extra fees.
The Pennsylvania park has grown from a picnic spot with a pool, restaurant and rented carousel into a regional attraction with 60 rides, 38 food stands, 24 games, water slides and an 18-hole golf course.
Knoebels says its shaded walkways, creekside setting and traditional attractions remain the brand’s core appeal, helping make it the largest free-admission amusement park in the United States.