Kings Island
Kings Island is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, United States.
A theme park inside Mason
Open April through December
Kings Island is a seasonal theme park: open April through December. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 122K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
49 rides and 15 roller coasters
Including 3 water rides, on 364 acres. Open since 1972. About ↓
You can stay in Mason
Kings Island is inside Mason, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 82 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Open April through December
Typical highs and lows in Mason. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Kings Island
Kings Island is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park was built by Taft Broadcasting and opened in 1972. It was part of a larger effort to move and expand Coney Island, a popular resort destination along the banks of the Ohio River that was prone to frequent flooding. After more than $300 million in capital investments over the years, the park has grown to feature over a hundred attractions including fifteen roller coasters and a 33-acre (13 ha) water park called Soak City.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- April through December
- Rides
- 49 · 15 roller coasters · 3 water rides
- Owner
- Six Flags
- Established
- 1972
- Area
- 364 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 122K a year
Where to stay near Kings Island
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Mason (13) and Sharonville (30).
- 1Paycor Stadium
- 2Great American Ball Park
- 3Nippert Stadium
- 4Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
- 5TQL Stadium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kings Island | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | in town | — | 13 12 hotels · 1 motel | 35,834 | $426K | A− |
| Sharonville | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 30 27 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,997 | $224K | C |
| Deerfield Township | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 18 16 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 43,979 | $398K | — |
| Blue Ash | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 13,707 | $403K | C+ |
| West Chester Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 67,165 | $340K | B− |
| Cincinnati | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 76 58 hotels · 2 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 314,367 | $231K | D− |
| Middletown | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 18 14 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 52,146 | $164K | — |
| Lebanon | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 22,110 | $290K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Kings Island
Other well-known places within 53 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
121 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
32 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
Big draw53 mi Theme parkArk Encounter
221 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
320 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
50 mi MountainSerpent Mound
418 mi Zoo & aquariumCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden1.2M visitors a year
521 mi Stadium & arenaTQL StadiumPhoto credits
Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ark Encounter: OlinEJ, CC0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Serpent Mound: The British Library, No restrictions · Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Kings Island
When is Kings Island open?
April through December. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Kings Island in Mason?
Yes. It’s inside Mason, OH.
When is the best time to visit Kings Island?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How many people visit Kings Island each year?
3,465,000 in 2024, according to Wikidata.
How far is Kings Island from Columbus and Lexington?
About 82 miles northeast of Columbus and about 90 miles south of Lexington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Kings Island?
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG), about 29 miles.
How many roller coasters does Kings Island have?
15, among 49 rides (including 3 water rides).
Where should I stay near Kings Island?
Sharonville (8 mi, 30 places to stay), Deerfield Township (2 mi, 18 places to stay) and Blue Ash (9 mi, 25 places to stay).
Tips from people in Mason
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Mason’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.