Wonderland Park (Texas)

Wonderland Park is an amusement park located in Thompson Memorial Park, Amarillo, Texas.

Wonderland Park
LocationUS 287 at NE 24th Ave in Thompson Park, Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Coordinates35.240752°N 101.832090°W / 35.240752; -101.832090
OwnerRoads and Borchardt Development
General ManagerPaul and Alethea Roads, Paul and Paula Borchardt
Opened1951
Previous namesKiddie Land
Operating seasonMarch–September
Attractions
Total30
Roller coasters4
Water rides5
Websitewww.wonderlandpark.com

Park history

The park was founded in 1951 by Paul and Alathea Roads. In 1969, several new rides were added that appealed to people of all ages, including a bumper car ride. The park is still run by the Roads family.

Looking south towards the Texas Tornado and Shoot the Chute

Attractions

  • Amusement Park Rides
  • Miniature Golf
  • Arcade/Games
  • The Food Booth
  • Drink Booth
  • Cotton Candy Booth

Main rides

  • Bumper Cars
  • Fantastic Journey
  • Fiesta Swing
  • Himalaya
  • Pirate
  • The Rainbow
  • Scrambler
  • Sky Ride
  • Sky Rider
  • Tilt-A Whirl
  • Wonder Wheel
  • Texas Intimidator
  • Drop of Fear
  • Balloons

Water rides

  • Thunder Jet Racers
  • Big Splash Log Flume
  • Pipeline Plunge
  • Rattlesnake River Raft Ride
  • Shoot The Chute

Roller coasters

Children's rides

  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Helicopters
  • Froghopper
  • Merry Go Round
  • Train
  • Kiddie Bumper Cars

References

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