Kid Tips

Babies: Forgot the baby food? No worries. Many eateries sell organic baby food.

Toddlers & Pre-K: There are a number of gentle rides for little ones.

School-Age Kids: Too big? Too small? A candy-themed height rating system helps parents know which rides are appropriate.

Pre-Teens & Teens: It doesn't get better than this for the middle-school and high school set. There are enough coasters and water rides to thrill older kids.

Planning Notes

• Summer is busy. Less crowded times generally include Sundays through Thursdays in May and June. Saturdays are the busiest days.
• You may need more than a day. With three features in one -- amusement park, zoo, and water park -- as well as shows and special attractions, you could easily spendmore than one day at Hershey Park. Lodging is available nearby.
• The park is hilly. There are times when you might look at the steep hill ahead and say, "Are you kidding?" Of course, your kids will charge onward, undaunted. Wear comfortable shoes.
• No smoking in most places. The park has restricted smoking areas, limiting exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Fido can come, too. If you brought your pooch on vacation, you can board him or her for the day at the animal kennel located on the park premises. Pets are not allowed in the park, however.

Just the Facts

Hours: Park is closed Jan.-March. Open one week in April. Hours vary by month. For more information visit http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/hours/index.php

Fees: Over $40

Recommended Time: Full day

Reviews of Hershey Park

Hershery Park

By mrswingert July 10, 2009 | Son: Age 4, Daughter: Age 10

Babies

Toddlers & Pre-K

School-Age Kids

Pre-Teens & Teens

What we loved:
This place smells like Chocolate!

What we didn't love:
The places to eat. The food pricey and not that good.

We have be going to Hershey Park and Chocolate World for years. Who would like a ride that gives you chocolate at the end? Many Big coasters,New Water Park area and Shows. You also get admission to Zoo America with your park Admission. This is a nice little zoo with in-door and out-door habitats. They also have Halloween and Christmas events. Read More

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Christmas @ Hershey Park

Hershey is sweet!

By rlrcstrgrl April 02, 2008

What we loved:
Coasters and shows

What we didn't love:
Food could be better

Hershey is just a great place for everyone. I have a season pass there, and have had one for about five years not. Everyone can have a good time whether you are 7 or 70. The shows are really good and there are tons of rides for kids. With the addition of their water park last year, there really is more than a full day's worth of attractions. And this year with the new coaster should make it even harder to get it all done in one day. Hershey is a great place for chocolate and rides!Read More

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Riding the swings!

More Coasters, Please!

By StJenna November 29, 2007 | Los Angeles, CA

Toddlers & Pre-K

School-Age Kids

Pre-Teens & Teens

What we loved:
The large array of coasters for all ages and fright levels

What we didn't love:
The line for the Flowrider was way too long. Get more Flowriders!

I think I hit every coaster in the park, and the niblings tried some of the bigger ones for the first time. I think we did Thunder & Lightning four times -- and Lightning always seemed to win. They loved being in the separate coasters and racing -- and I got some great video of me and Carly in one car while Quentin came whizzing by in the other. We just couldn't get enough of the coasters. Oh, and the new water park was pretty killer too, although someone needs to figure out how to make the lines go faster. Read More

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