Kennywood, Sandcastle to open with restrictions

By ERIC SEIVERLING

eseiverling@yourmvi.com

Opening day at Kennywood Park and Sandcastle Waterpark has been delayed twice this summer due to coronavirus restrictions and shutdowns. The third time will be the charm as the parks are slated to open to the general public Monday.

Previous opening dates in early May and July 7 were pushed back by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Kennywood and Sandcastle have implemented numerous measures following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and best practices within the amusement and attractions industries. Elements of the parks’ new safety measures include:

• Limiting capacity.

• Pre-entry temperature checks.

• Face coverings and personal protective equipment.

• Social distancing.

• Adding sanitizing stations.

• Enhancing cleaning measures.

• Educating guests and team members.

• Any person with a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, or displaying other symptoms of COVID-19 will be denied entry.

• Facial coverings are required for all entrants, except children younger than age 3.

Total capacity will be limited in the parks and on each ride, pool, slide, restaurant and building to ensure compliance with recommended social distancing standards. All guests are strongly encouraged to RSVP for the day they wish to visit, in addition to having a pre-purchased ticket or season pass. 

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