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Waldameer Park
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Address
- 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505
- Official website
- waldameer.com
- Opened
- 1896
- Rides listed
- 8
Top rides
New rides
No new rides announced. The newest ride here is Whirlwind (2020).
Events
We have no event guides for Waldameer Park yet. The park's official website lists its seasonal events.
Sources
- waldameer.com/park-attractions (Park's attractions page (checked November 8, 2026): roller coasters Eagle's Pursuit (opening summer 2027), Steel Dragon, Whirlwind, Ravine Flyer 3, Ravine Flyer II, Comet; Thunder River log flume, Whacky Shack, Pirate's Cove, XScream and other rides; address 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505.)
- rcdb.com/4646.htm (RCDB: Waldameer, 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, Pennsylvania; operating; 5 operating coasters (Ravine Flyer II, Whirlwind, Comet, Ravine Flyer 3, Steel Dragon), Eagle's Pursuit under construction, 3 defunct (Figure Eight, Scenic Railway, Ravine Flyer).)
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldameer_%26_Water_World (Wikipedia: Erie Electric Motor Company leased the site and named it Waldameer in 1896; ownership history through Laine Nelson (2023 to present); Water World opened June 18, 1987; coaster opening years (Comet 1951, Ravine Flyer 3 2000, Steel Dragon July 2, 2004, Ravine Flyer II May 17, 2008, Whirlwind July 3, 2020); Eagle's Pursuit announced June 2026 for 2027.)
Rides at Waldameer Park
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| Ride | Type | Height | Top speed | Inversions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XScream | Drop Tower | 140 ft | 47 mph | n/a |
| Ravine Flyer II | Wood Hybrid | 80 ft | 57 mph | 0 |
| Steel Dragon | Steel Spinning Coaster | 51 ft | 37 mph | 0 |
| Comet | Wood Family | 40 ft | 25 mph | 0 |
| Ravine Flyer 3 | Steel Family | 13 ft | n/a | 0 |
| Thunder River | Log Flume | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Whacky Shack | Dark Ride | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Whirlwind | Steel Spinning Coaster | n/a | n/a | 0 |