A Trip To The Oldest Amusement Park In Near Austin Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
By Catherine Armstrong|Published April 10, 2018
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
If you grew up in Texas, odds are that you spent some time at Kiddie Park in San Antonio when you were a child. This little amusement park is just 80 miles south of Austin, and if you want to step back in time to your childhood, you need to visit.
Kiddie Park is the oldest children's amusement park in the United States. It opened in 1925, and has been entertaining kids and families ever since.
This charming park is a throwback right to the 1920s. The rides have all been lovingly maintained over the years, and they're a welcome change from the more commercialized modern amusement parks you'll find elsewhere.
Most of the rides in the park don't have height restrictions, so kids ages 1-12 can join in the fun. Parents can join their kids on the carousel, helicopters and flying saucers.
Old-school carnival games will keep you entertained for awhile, too. These classics are just the same they've been since the 20s - spill the milk, pop the balloon, toss the ring... and win a prize!
A visit to an amusement park isn't complete without a snack or two. You'll find cotton candy, funnel cakes, corn dogs and more to tempt your taste buds.
