Kennywood’s Kangaroo ride reopens Sunday

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood’s Kangaroo ride is reopening to park goers on Sunday.

The ride is reopening after an effort to restore it, according to a release from the park.

Kangaroo is the only ride of its kind still operating in the world.

“Kangaroo is a one-of-a-kind ride perfect for a one-of-a-kind park like Kennywood,” says General Manager Mark Pauls. “Our multi-season celebration of 125 years of fun centers around Kangaroo and the many other unique pieces that have made Kennywood Pittsburgh’s playground for 12-plus decades.”

The ride debuted in 1962. It’s not officially considered a roller coaster, but creator John Norman Bartlett dubbed it a “flying coaster” due to the single slope in its circular track.

The ride also served as the inspiration for Kennywood’s first mascot, Kenny Kangaroo.

Season passholders will have an exclusive chance to ride from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday before the ride opens to the public.

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