Wonderland Park (Texas)

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Wonderland Park
Previously known as
  • Kiddieland Park (1951-1966)
Wonderland Amusement Park logo.webp
Location2601 Dumas Drive, Amarillo, Texas, United States
Coordinates 35°14′27″N101°49′56″W / 35.240752°N 101.832090°W / 35.240752; -101.832090
StatusOperating
OpenedAugust 12, 1951;72 years ago (1951-08-12)
OwnerRoads family
Borchardt family
SloganWOW!
Operating seasonMay through September
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
Attractions
Total43
Roller coasters5
Water rides4
Website www.wonderlandpark.com

Wonderland Park is an amusement park located in Thompson Memorial Park, Amarillo, Texas, United States.

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Park history

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020 season from mid-March to mid-June.

Looking south towards the Texas Tornado and Shoot the Chute Roller coaster in Wonderland Park.JPG
Looking south towards the Texas Tornado and Shoot the Chute

Attractions

Roller coasters

NameYear OpenedTypeManufacturerComments
Texas Tornado 1985Custom Steel Looping Roller Coaster Hopkins
Hornet2009Custom MK-700 Vekoma Formerly operated at Boblo Island Amusement Park in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, and Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas. Not currently operating.
Mouse Trap1975Zyklon (Z64) Pinfari
Cyclone1968Wild Mouse Miler Manufacturing Formerly operated at Springlake Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Funtown in Atlanta, Georgia.

Major rides

NameYear OpenedManufacturerTypeComments
Drop Of Fear2004 Moser's Rides Drop TowerPurchased from a traveling carnival group based out of the Florida Everglades. Not currently operating.
Fantastic Journey1974Paul RoadsDark Ride
Texas Intimidator2009 Moser's Rides Flipping Action Arm
Old Tymer2021Gould ManufacturingAntique Cars
Fiesta Swing2007 Chance Rides Yo-YoFormerly operated at Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas. Not currently operating.
Bumper Cars1970Soli of ItalyBumper Cars
Himalaya1988 Reverchon Industries Himalaya
Sky Ride1960 Hopkins Rides Chairlift
Sky Rider1960 Hopkins Rides MonorailNot currently operating.
Pirate Ship1990 Intamin Swinging Ship
The Rainbow1990 HUSS Rainbow
Scrambler1989Eli Bridge CompanyScrambler
Balloons1985Bradley & KayeBalloon
Tilt-A-Whirl1999Wood Amusement Rides B.V.Tilt-A-Whirl
Wonder Wheel1980S.D.C.Ferris Wheel

Water rides

NameYear OpenedManufacturerTypeComments
Rattlesnake River1988 Hopkins Rides River Rapids
Thunder Jet Racers1980 Hopkins Rides Two-man Raft Ride
Pipeline Plunge1986 Hopkins Rides Dual Raft Slide
Big Splash Log Flume1980 Hopkins Rides Log Flume
Shoot the Chute Hopkins Rides Boat FlumeNot Currently Operating

Children’s rides

NameYear OpenedManufacturerTypeComments
Helicopters1977Venture ManufacturingHelicopters
Boats1951 Allan Herschell Company Boat Ride
Frog Hopper1999 S&S Power Frog Hopper
Kiddie Bumper Cars2002DuceKiddie Bumper Cars
Umbrella Car Ride1970HamptonUmbrella Ride
Merry-Go-Round1951 Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel
TrainTrain rideContains an air whistle, electric powered swinging bell and smoke maker.

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References

  1. Cuviello, Michael. "Wonderland kicks off its 72nd season". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved 2024-05-20.