kids encyclopedia robot

Wonderland Park (Texas) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Wonderland Park
Having fun at wonderland.JPG
Location US 287 at NE 24th Ave in Thompson Park, Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Owner Roads and Borchardt Development
General manager Paul and Alethea Roads, Paul and Paula Borchardt
Opened 1951
Previous names Kiddie Land
Operating season March–September
Attractions
Total 30
Roller coasters 4
Water rides 5

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

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.

Roller coaster in Wonderland Park
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
  • Riptide

Roller coasters

Children's rides

  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Helicopters
  • Froghopper
  • Merry Go Round
  • Train
  • Kiddie Bumper Cars
kids search engine
Wonderland Park (Texas) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.