A national amusement parks company is acquiring Idlewild, Kennywood and Sandcastle parks in western Pennsylvania. According to a company press release, Georgia-based Herschend Family Entertainment has ...

The acquisition by Herschend Family Entertainment is part of a deal that involves more than 20 properties across 10 states.

Kennywood amusement park and Sandcastle water park will be sold to Herschend under a sales agreement with the previous owner.

Kennywood, Idlewild Park & SoakZone and Sandcastle Water Park are among six Pennsylvania theme parks and entertainment ...

Kennywood plans to reopen the Steel Curtain roller coaster this year; the ride was closed last season for renovations.

A major shake-up in the amusement park industry is bringing some of the Northeast's most beloved attractions under new ...

Herschend Family Entertainment, Dollywood's parent company, is set to acquire multiple theme parks in Pittsburgh. According ...

In addition to Dutch Wonderland, other Pennsylvania-based theme parks being acquired include Idlewild and SoakZone, Sandcastle Water Park and Kennywood, all located in and around the Pittsburgh area.

Visitors can play mini-golf or try amusements like bumper boats and an aerial obstacle course. Also located within the park, ...

and Sandcastle Waterpark (West Homestead) from Madrid-based Parques Reunidos. Kelly Urban is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. She can be reached at 814-532-5073. Follow her on Twitter ...