Santa's Workshop (Colorado amusement park) facts for kids
A view of rides at the entrance in June 2018, with sleigh ride, Tilt-A-Whirl, and giant slide pictured. Effect of Waldo Canyon Fire visible on mountain in background.
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| Location | Cascade, Colorado, USA |
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| Coordinates | 38°54′17″N 104°58′37″W / 38.90472°N 104.97684°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 16 June 1956 |
Santa's Workshop is a fun amusement park that first opened its doors on June 16, 1956. You can find it in Cascade, Colorado, right near the entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway. It's located on U.S. Route 24, just west of Colorado Springs.
This park is designed to look like a charming North Pole village. It's similar to another Santa's Workshop park in Lake Placid, New York. Here, you'll discover many shops selling toys, candy, and Christmas decorations. The best part is that you can meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus all year round! Many of the park's staff dress up in festive Christmas outfits, especially those working in the shops and at the entrance.
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Exciting Rides and Attractions
Santa's Workshop is a full amusement park, perfect for kids aged 2 to 12. It has 28 different rides, with many designed especially for younger children.
Top Family Fun
Some of the most popular attractions include a small roller coaster and the highest Ferris wheel in North America. There's also a huge Giant Slide, which is like a Helter skelter ride. In the middle of the park, you'll find a North Pole made of real, permanent ice!
More Adventures to Explore
Other fun things to do include a Tilt-A-Whirl ride and a Scrambler. You can also take a ride on a chairlift or a narrow gauge railroad. The park offers a magic show and an arcade for more entertainment. In 2014, a new ride called Santa's Sleigh was added. It's a two-person zip line that reaches speeds of 30 miles per hour!
Planning Your Visit
The park is usually open from mid-May until Christmas Eve. It closes from January to May, giving Santa and his elves time to rest.
Admission Details
As of 2018, admission costs $24.00 per person for ages 3 to 59. Children under 3 and visitors aged 60 or older can enter for free. Special rates are available for military families and groups.
Park Ownership
The Haggard family, who first opened the park in 1956, still owns and operates Santa's Workshop today.
- Santa's Workshop (Colorado amusement park) at the Roller Coaster DataBase
