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Hersheypark

📍 Hershey, PA

4.5(66,804 Google reviews)

Pennsylvania's largest amusement park combines 15 roller coasters, The Boardwalk water park open Memorial Day through Labor Day, and ZooAmerica wildlife park — all accessible on a single admission.

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★★★★★Featured review by Kashmere Warren

Had them do a full roof replacement after we bought the property. They inspected properly, recomended what actually needed to be done without overselling, and the installation was clean and warrantied. Honest approach.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Strongest fit for families who want a full day across multiple experience types without buying separate tickets. The Boardwalk makes it a summer destination for water-loving kids, and ZooAmerica suits younger children who need breaks from rides. Pre-K pass qualification has strict birthday cutoffs — verify eligibility before purchasing.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Confirm your child's Pre-K pass eligibility dates carefully — the July birthday cutoff has caught families off guard
The Boardwalk water park only operates Memorial Day through Labor Day, so plan summer visits to access it
🎟️ZooAmerica is a separate walk-through wildlife park connected by a bridge inside — budget extra time for it
🚗Hershey character meet-and-greet locations shift throughout the day — check the in-park schedule on arrival

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

66,804 Google reviews

Rides & coasters40%
Water park experience30%
Zoo & wildlife20%
Chocolate & food10%
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Kashmere Warren

Had them do a full roof replacement after we bought the property. They inspected properly, recomended what actually needed to be done without overselling, and the installation was clean and warrantied. Honest approach.

T

Tim Maguire

Still as fun as I can remember as a kid. The chocolate experience was awesome

K

kaitlyn

Hershey screwed us out of 200$! Pre k pass comes with a season king pass so we bought it to use for our 4 year old but because she was born in jun not July they say she doesn’t qualify for a pre k pass even though she is 4 so now must buy a whole other season pass customer service was rude about the situation

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hersheypark delivers three distinct experiences under one ticket: a full amusement park with 15 coasters and Hershey character meet-and-greets, The Boardwalk 11-acre water park running summer season, and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park bridged directly into the park grounds. The chocolate-themed experience woven throughout the park adds a unique layer beyond typical amusement rides.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 19:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday11:00 – 20:00

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