Idlewild and Soak Zone, Family entertainment complex in Ligonier, United States
Idlewild and Soak Zone is an amusement park with water attractions in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, spread across rides and water slides. The grounds sit within wooded hills and include themed areas for different ages, along with a section featuring slides and pools.
The grounds began as a campground along a railroad line in 1878 and gradually grew into an amusement park with wooden roller coasters and carousels. Over the decades, the site expanded and added water sections while keeping its wooded character.
The park takes its name from a poem and continues to serve as a gathering place for family reunions during the summer months. Many generations return year after year, spending full days between the rides and picnic areas under old trees.
The park opens during the warmer months and offers separate sections for rides and water activities. Visitors should plan for a full day, as the grounds are extensive and paths between zones pass through wooded areas.
A wooden roller coaster from the late 1930s was built with timber sawn directly on site. The construction followed the natural contours of the land and used the slope between the trees.
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