Rides Designed and Built for Kids

The Roto Whip - Added to Kiddieland in 1939, this is our oldest ride that has been in operation since new.  Adults can ride with their children so long as they can fit in the car.  Parents take their very small children on this ride, often as their first "thrill" ride together!

The Skyfighter Ride - Added to Kiddieland in 1950 with cars reminiscent of a "Flash Gorden" rocketship, this kids only ride lets riders chase each other through space while firing a noise-making gun at the ship ahead of or behind them.  This ride has changed locations a couple of times and continues to be a favorite of children, parents and grandparents.  Memories of the old black and white "Flash Gorden" television show are awakened when Grandpa watches his space pilots ride through the sky.

The Little Ferris Wheel - Added to Kiddieland in 1951 just for kids to ride alone.  Children ride the big Ferris Wheel with their parents, but on this ride they feel safe inside a caged car with seats facing each other and a door that locks them in securely.  When this ride was originally installed, it had a canvas roof on each car as seen in the vintage photo on the right.  We replaced those canvas tops with translucent fiberglass roofs.

The Little Autos (Midge-O-Racer) - Added to Kiddieland in 1954, this is one of our most popular kiddie rides, is on the corner just past the refreshment stand and is the first ride that kids see and run over to ride.  No Adults can ride on this attraction, it is strictly for the little ones to drive and steer.  Gentlemen, "Start Your Engines"!

The Elephants Ride - Added to Kiddieland in 1957 as the Helicopter ride.  Guests can control the up and down flight of their helicopter by pushing or pulling the lap bar.  Children feel like they were actually flying.  The Helicopter cars were replaced by Flying Elephants that still allow the riders to pilot the cars up and down.  Adults can ride with their children.

The Dune Buggies - Added to Kiddieland in 1971.  This is a great ride for kids of various sizes.  Three different types of brightly colored vehicles along with flashing lights, steering wheels and buzzer buttons for more Noise!  Adults are not permitted on these vehicles.

The Mushroom Ride - Added to Kiddieland in 1979, as an additional ride that parents could enjoy with the little ones.  Guests ride in brightly colored tubs that spin when they turn the wheel in the center of the car.  Kids control the speed of the spin.  One adult may ride in the tub with children.

 

Volcano Playcenter - 1984

This is a play area designed to help enhance a child's gross motor skills with net climbs, a ball crawl, tube slides along with a kid powered "Raft Ride".   These elements are built into and around a scaled down realistic replica of a volcano and also includes one of the most remembered and mentioned KIDDIELAND rides, the "Hand Cars".  The Volcano Playcenter opens weekends only begining Saturday May 9, 2009 thru Sunday June 14, 2009 and then Daily thru  Sunday, August 14, 2009.  We will continue with weekend only hours thru Sunday, September 27, 2009.  The Volcano Playcenter opens one hour and fifteen minutes after the main gates open and closes one hour prior to scheduled closing times.

Hours & dates of operation for the Volcano Playcenter are subject to change without notice and may be affected by in whole or part by weather conditions.

Kiddieland offers fun and excitement for the entire family. Traditional favorites like the Classic 1925 Carousel and Ferris Wheel bring back the fun-filled activities of previous generations. The young and the young at heart enjoy family favorites such as the "Raceabout" antique autos and "The Kiddieland Limited" train ride. For those more daring and looking for a bigger thrill, there's the new "Pipeline" Water Coaster and the "Log Jammer" flume ride. Kiddieland also offers plenty of kiddie rides just for the little ones. If you are looking for a challenge, you can test your skills on one of the several midway games including "Bowler Roller" or the "Tin Can Alley". The "Kiddieland Arcade" is full of redemption games such as "Skeeball"and "Hoop Shot" as well as the latest video games. Food stands and snack carts are plentiful throughout the park offering a variety of quick refreshments and tasty food items to please everyone.

Although there may be a few exceptions, most kiddie rides are designed and reserved for children under 54" tall. Kiddieland reserves the right to restrict any guest from a ride we feel is unsuitable for them.

Ride Height Restrictions

Illinois law requires that Kiddieland comply with all ride restrictions that have been set by the ride manufacturer.

LOG JAMMER -------------->	MINIMUM 36" TO RIDE WITH AN ADULT
	MINIMUM 42" TO RIDE ALONE
THE PIPELINE -------------->	MINIMUM 36" TO RIDE WITH AN ADULT
	MINIMUM 42" TO RIDE ALONE
SCOOTERS ----------------->	MINIMUM 42" TO RIDE WITH AN ADULT
	MINIMUM 54" TO RIDE ALONE
POLYP ----------------------->	MINIMUM 42" TO RIDE ALONE
TORNADO ------------------>	MINIMUM 38" TO RIDE WITH AN ADULT
	MINIMUM 48" TO RIDE ALONE
DIP 'N DROP --------------->	MINIMUM 38" TO RIDE WITH AN ADULT
	MINIMUM 42" TO RIDE ALONE
TILT-A-WHIRL ------------->	MINIMUM 46" TO RIDE ALONE
GALLEON ------------------->	MINIMUM 48" TO RIDE ALONE
FERRIS WHEEL ------------>	MINIMUM 48" TO RIDE ALONE
SCRAMBLER ---------------->	MINIMUM 48" TO RIDE ALONE
RACEABOUTS -------------->	MINIMUM 54" TO RIDE ALONE
LAVA RUN HAND CARS --->	MAXIMUM 52" TO RIDE
GERMAN CAROUSEL ------>	MAXIMUM 56" TO RIDE:
VOLCANO PLAYCENTER --->	MAXIMUM 58" TO RIDE
KIDDIE SWING RIDE ----->	MINIMUM 36" TO RIDE

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