Waldameer Park
Waldameer & Water World is an amusement park and water park at the base of Presque Isle. It lies in Millcreek Township itself. Close by, Presque Isle is 4.7 mi away.
A theme park inside Millcreek Township
Open early May to Labor Day
Waldameer Park is a seasonal theme park: open early May to Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
49 rides and 5 roller coasters
Including 13 water rides, on 34 acres. Open since 1896. About ↓
You can stay in Millcreek Township
Waldameer Park is inside Millcreek Township, which has 33 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Open since 1896
Waldameer Park opened in 1896, 130 years ago. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Waldameer Park
Waldameer & Water World is an amusement park and water park at the base of Presque Isle in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Waldameer is the fourth oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania, the sixth oldest in the nation, and one of only thirteen trolley parks still operating in the country. It is home to several notable rides, including the Ravine Flyer II roller coaster.
The amusement park has free admission and features 36 rides, an arcade, and covered picnic facilities. The rides require either the scanning of a paid wristband before riding, or the use of "Wally Points" on the "Wally Card" system. The water park, Water World, operates an assortment of 13 water slides and pools, and is admission by fee only. The name "Waldameer" can be translated roughly to "woods by the sea" in German.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- early May to Labor Day
- Rides
- 49 · 5 roller coasters · 13 water rides
- Opened
- 1896
- Area
- 34 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
Bases for Waldameer Park
The closest lodging is in Millcreek Township (33) and Summit Township (29).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Waldameer Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek Township | in town | — | 33 15 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 52,680 | $231K | B |
| Summit Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 29 28 hotels · 1 campground | 7,539 | $245K | — |
| Erie | 4 mi east | 5 min | 13 8 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 91,838 | $115K | C− |
| Fairview Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 11,494 | $295K | — |
| McKean Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 4,340 | $242K | — |
| Springfield Township | 18 mi southwest | 30 min | 10 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 3,002 | $151K | — |
| North East Township | 18 mi east | 25 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 6,424 | $211K | — |
| Harborcreek Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 16,603 | $237K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
More places people know lie within 67 miles.
Big draw44 mi LakeLake Erie
15 mi State parkPresque Isle State Park
215 mi LandmarkFort Le Boeuf
39 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
62 mi DamKinzua Dam
34 mi Theme parkConneaut Lake Park
66 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest36 mi Theme parkSplash LagoonPhoto credits
Lake Erie: NOAA, Public domain · Presque Isle State Park: Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Le Boeuf: Charles M. Stotz ?, Public domain · Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Conneaut Lake Park: daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
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Waldameer Park in questions
When is Waldameer Park open?
early May to Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Waldameer Park in Millcreek Township?
Yes. It’s inside Millcreek Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Waldameer Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–80°.
How far is Waldameer Park from Cleveland?
About 90 miles southwest of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Waldameer Park?
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is Buffalo Niagara (BUF), about 92 miles.
How many roller coasters does Waldameer Park have?
5, among 49 rides (including 13 water rides).
Where should I stay near Waldameer Park?
Millcreek Township (in town, 33 places to stay), Summit Township (7 mi, 29 places to stay) and Erie (4 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Millcreek Township
No one has shared advice yet; Millcreek Township’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.