A national amusement parks company is acquiring Idlewild, Kennywood and Sandcastle parks in western Pennsylvania.

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

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

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.

Community member Lisa Hays, who lives in Ligonier Valley, has fond memories of going to Idlewild with her grandma as a child.

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 ...

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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.