Kennywood and other parks opening — July 11

Spokesman Nick Paradise said the Kennywood, the Sandcastle Waterpark, Idlewild & the SoakZone will open July 11th to the public.

The parks will have limited capacity , pre-registration required, wearing masks and temperature checks at the entrances because of the ongoing COVID19.

Ray Micklo, of West Mifflin, works on the mounting of the motors for “The Turtle” ride at Kennywood Park, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in West Mifflin. The Turtle dates back to 1927. Ray is with the Maintenance Department at Kennywood.
There is light at the end of the tunnel as Mike Rack and Doug Huff, both with maintenance and both from McKeesport, install sensors at the “Jack Rabbit” coaster ride at Kennywood Park, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in West Mifflin.
Brian Anzio, of Harmony Township in Butler County, takes a break while painting the “Old Mill” at Kennywood Park, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in West Mifflin. The Old Mill was originally opened in 1901, as the oldest ride in the park, and for the past 16 years became “Garfield’s Nightmare”. Now Kennywood Park is returning to the original theme.
Mike Rack and Doug Huff , both with Maintenance and both from McKeesport, install sensors at the “Jack Rabbit” coaster ride at Kennywood Park, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in West Mifflin.
Ray Micklo, of West Mifflin, works on the mounting of the motors for “The Turtle” ride, with the track of the Phantom’s Revenge looming behind, at Kennywood Park, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in West Mifflin. The Turtle dates back to 1927. Ray is with the maintenance department at Kennywood.
The Pagoda gets a fresh coat of paint at Kennywood Park, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in West Mifflin.