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Kiddie Park
A timeless Texas treasure where little ones make big memories on classic rides since 1918.
3.2(5 reviews)
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A timeless Texas treasure where little ones make big memories on classic rides since 1918.
Kiddie Park is a beloved, historic amusement center in San Antonio, offering affordable, family-friendly fun for young children. Established in 1918, it features charming, original rides perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, with an all-day wristband for unlimited enjoyment. We welcome families to bring their own snacks and water, providing a nostalgic, safe environment. Located near the San Antonio Zoo and River Walk, it's a multi-generational gem where kids create lasting adventures without the crowds of larger parks.
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All-day access to classic rides for young children at an affordable flat rate.
Celebrate special occasions with private party options and ride access for groups.
Safe, nostalgic attractions like carousels and trains designed for toddlers and preschoolers.
Welcoming policy allowing families to bring their own food and beverages to save costs.
Space available for private events and gatherings in a historic, charming setting.
Very disappointed in the Kiddie Park standard for special needs accomadations. Today we tried to celebrate a birthday for my 2yr old quadraplegic special needs babygirl, she is terminal and every moment celebrated and lived is unique for her, something we try very hard to make possible in any way. So we show up and I'm scalded by the clerk about our 3 girls heights (not the baby) ..which 2 were less than half inch over the height..literally right over the black mark and still way under the green shades area..which was probably shoe related..we were denied access in for the rides..i even explained we would need our girls to hold the baby in place with them.. like any other 2 siblings riding together..denied entry and rides for the half inch height limit!? Mind you as we left our train ride we opted for..we see tons on larger/taller kids on the rides..you gotta do better..possibly the only place for my baby to enjoy a very child friendly ride..terminally ill or not its not ok to differentiate which kids any clerk allows..it was a one time visit on a good day for her..not like my child is unreasonably tall..all 3 girls denied for literally a half inch..likely less to be honest! Was our only option to celebrate for a moment in time that we have no idea she will get to enjoy more of! No decency and I'll be sure I find the right people to contact in regards to this..One hour was all we wanted smh..photos are for reference and will be erased soon..referencing an adult in Sept was able to go on a ride but not these lil 1st graders!?
Don't waste your money here. This place used to be awesome but it definitely has gone down hill recently. We had a party scheduled here and although the staff were nice they are definitely spread so so thin. There was only 3 workers working the front counter, catering to the multiple parties and running the many rides. This caused for subpar service and really long waits for the rides in the hot sun. I really don't leave reviews but I hope they see this and hire more people and pay them to stay because man, it wad hard to watch such nice employees work extremely hard to try to keep up with EVERYTHING.
The Kiddie Park is such a treasure in San Antonio! This has been a multi-generational spot that so many of us—now in our 40s, 50s, and even older—can still remember visiting as kids. I love that they’ve kept so many of the old-fashioned rides that are perfect for little ones to enjoy today. I don’t miss that old roller coaster, though—it always felt like it was about to launch me over a fence! (At least that’s what my little kid brain told me. Haha.) My children and I go now, and even though it gets super hot in the summer, it’s still a joy to have this nostalgic, family-friendly gem in our community.
Honestly, it's a nice little place for kids. I took my one-year-old daughter there at around 1pm, yesterday and I would advise you to go early whether or not because it's really hot outside and the rides go fast ish also not all was rides were open… I paid for unlimited rides, but when she's a little older, I know she can get on more, so remember to bring your own drinks. Water costs about $4 and there is some change. other than that workers were friendly and no long lines nor was there a line to buy wrist bands
This is a historical treasure, that young children will always remember. Some of these reviews are from cheap tourists expecting Disneyland instead of the Texas vibe, and culture it offers. Most toddlers can't ride anything at all because of height requirements, but can freely enjoy all the rides for only $14 a wristband ALL DAY LONG. They never complain about bringing your own small snacks, and water bottles which is unheard of in most theme parks. The workers are out in the heat, and still give excellent service. There is a starbucks a block away for never ending complainers, and moms that need coffee. It's a part of San antonio that has been there since 1918, and I hope is still there when my children have children, just like it was for me, and my parents as well. I cannot stress enough how awesome it is, and crazy affordable! The rides still have original engineering which is far more advanced than most modern rides which are created without a single nod to safety, and wind up killing or injuring kids in the process to have that trendy look in social media posts. We never have an issue waiting for rides, and they will run the entire machine just for one kid, if they are in line. We go on Fridays, when most places are packed, and still have no issues. They don't have a ton of food options, nor do they need them? There are a million restaurants around, or just be better parents, and always keep food handy for your kids, like you would anywhere else in the world? These bad reviews are the reasons why historical places get shut down, so think twice before taking a piece of Texas history from those who love it dearly. You don't have to pay for parking at the zoo next door, if you drive up a block or two down on the right, there are long rows of steet parking always available. They have clean restrooms, and your little ones will love it. This is not a place for older kids to enjoy. It's a blessing for the tiny ones to have their own experience they will never forget. After you get done, take a stroll over to the river, and look the ducks or cool off your feet in the shallow end. The trees alone are worth the time. God bless this place. I hope it stays going forever for even more generations of Texans and transplants from other states to come.
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