/tags/amusement-parks amusement parks en-US Copyright Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:31:44 GMT /2024-07-30/ohio-amusement-ride-inspectors-work-to-keep-thrill-seekers-safe Ron Dean and Eric Head are part of a team of 10 amusement ride inspectors for the state of Ohio who inspect and license around 4,000 individual rides throughout the year. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:31:44 GMT /2024-07-30/ohio-amusement-ride-inspectors-work-to-keep-thrill-seekers-safe Renee Wilde /2024-07-24/bringing-new-life-to-an-abandoned-theme-park A once vibrant amusement park in Northeast Ohio closed almost 50 years ago. Now, efforts are underway to restore the history of Chippewa Lake. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:11:00 GMT /2024-07-24/bringing-new-life-to-an-abandoned-theme-park J. Nungesser /wvxu-stories/2020-07-01/kings-island-opens-49th-season-with-new-giga-coaster-safety-rules Kings Island is opening for its 49th season with a brand new giga coaster, Orion , and a slew of new safety precautions as the coronavirus pandemic... Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:30:06 GMT /wvxu-stories/2020-07-01/kings-island-opens-49th-season-with-new-giga-coaster-safety-rules Tana Weingartner /news/2020-06-15/coronavirus-in-ohio-zoombezi-bay-set-to-reopen-with-safety-measures-in-place Zoombezi Bay is preparing to welcome guests for the summer, but the waterpark will look a little different to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Season pass… Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:12:26 GMT /news/2020-06-15/coronavirus-in-ohio-zoombezi-bay-set-to-reopen-with-safety-measures-in-place Debbie Holmes /news/2020-06-09/coronavirus-in-ohio-cedar-point-and-kings-island-to-reopen-in-july With Gov. Mike DeWine's announcement that larger entertainment venues can begin to reopen, Cedar Point and Kings Island both announced plans to welcome… Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:25:11 GMT /news/2020-06-09/coronavirus-in-ohio-cedar-point-and-kings-island-to-reopen-in-july Lisa Ryan /statehouse-news-stories/2020-06-05/amusement-parks-casinos-allowed-to-reopen-on-june-19 Gov. Mike DeWine announced the reopening plans for larger entertainment venues beginning in two weeks. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:18:29 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2020-06-05/amusement-parks-casinos-allowed-to-reopen-on-june-19 Andy Chow /news/2020-06-05/coronavirus-in-ohio-movie-theaters-museums-zoos-and-more-can-reopen-june-10 The state is allowing the reopening of larger entertainment venues on June 10, including movie theaters, museums and zoos. Health officials say companies… Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:34:57 GMT /news/2020-06-05/coronavirus-in-ohio-movie-theaters-museums-zoos-and-more-can-reopen-june-10 Andy Chow /news-partners/2020-05-26/six-flags-will-reopen-its-first-park-on-june-5-requiring-masks-and-health-checks Six Flags says it will use thermal imaging to screen temperatures of guests and employees before they can enter. Tue, 26 May 2020 16:08:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-26/six-flags-will-reopen-its-first-park-on-june-5-requiring-masks-and-health-checks Bill Chappell /wksu-stories/2018-07-24/cedar-point-starts-construction-on-new-indoor-youth-sports-complex In Sandusky, Cedar Point has started construction on a new indoor sports complex. Officials hope it will draw in large youth sports tournaments. Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:51:45 GMT /wksu-stories/2018-07-24/cedar-point-starts-construction-on-new-indoor-youth-sports-complex Mark Arehart /news/2016-05-13/kings-island-and-cedar-point-opening-for-the-season A sure sign that spring has arrived is opening day at Ohio's two major amusement parks.Cedar Point and Kings Island open for the season at 10 a.m.… Fri, 13 May 2016 10:28:06 GMT /news/2016-05-13/kings-island-and-cedar-point-opening-for-the-season The Associated Press Ohio