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Recreational FacilitiesPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees

Idlewild & SoakZone is an amusement and water park complex located in Ligonier, in the Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania. The park offers a family-oriented mix of attractions, including Story Book Forest, Jumpin' Jungle, Raccoon Lagoon Kiddieland, Wild Mouse, SoakZone, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, with family shows and character interactions during the season. It operates annually from late May through October and is recognized as the longest operating park in Pennsylvania and the third oldest in the United States.

It sits within the recreational facilities industry as a multi-attraction outdoor destination serving families and visitors seeking a combination of amusement and water-play experiences. Its history traces back to 1878, when it opened as a picnic area and campgrounds accessible by the Ligonier Valley Railroad, a development linked to Judge Thomas Mellon; in 2024 it was noted as the third oldest amusement park in the nation.

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