Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay

📍 Highland Park, KY

★4.3(10,995 Google reviews)

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay spans 67 acres in Louisville with 70+ attractions including world-class roller coasters, the new Flying Fox family coaster soaring 6 stories high, King Louie's Playland with 12+ kid-friendly rides, wave pools,

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★★★★★Featured review by Lillian Kessler

It's amazing! You can't miss all the roller coasters!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Covers the full age spectrum: toddlers and young children have King Louie's Playland and pint-sized water rides, school-age kids can handle the mid-tier coasters and water slides, and teens and adults target the high-speed rides and new Flying Fox coaster. Season passes pay off quickly for Louisville-area families who plan more than one visit.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Buy tickets or season passes online before visiting to access the best pricing

⏰Arrive at park opening to tackle the most popular coasters before lines build

🎟️King Louie's Playland is the dedicated zone for young children — head there first with toddlers

🚗The 2026 season begins May 9 — confirm opening dates before planning an early-season trip

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.3

★★★★★

10,995 Google reviews

Exciting coaster lineup45%

Great for all ages30%

Season pass value15%

Water park fun10%

Lillian Kessler

★★★★★

“It's amazing! You can't miss all the roller coasters!”

Joshua

★★★★★

“Very nice 👍”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay is Louisville's full-scale theme and water park, operating seasonally from May. The 2026 season introduces Flying Fox, a family coaster that climbs over 6 stories and dips through an underground tunnel. King Louie's Playland dedicates more than a dozen rides specifically to younger children. The water park side — Hurricane Bay — includes wave pools, large slides, and smaller splash attractions for little ones.