Kennywood will open for the season on April 22, as scheduled.
Park leaders made the announcement on Monday, after meeting with representatives of the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office.
D.A. Steven Zappala had previously said he would challenge the park’s opening if it failed to comply with his office’s suggested security changes.
Three people were hurt in a shooting incident at the park last fall.
Updated Security:
They announced number of police personnel inside the park will be doubled.
Other increases to safety: all guest 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult; additional lighting and security will be along the parks perimeter to prevent people from avoiding security.
Other updates and changes to the security procedures include a new bag policy and an alteration to the mask policy.
125th Season additions:
They’ll be bringing in all new experiences for guests throughout the park including an enhanced atmosphere, special events, and a brand-new one-of-a-kind ride.
Spinvasion is the name of the new ride announced, a space themed multi-action spin ride where you’ll roll in giant waves to defend the city from aliens in the Battle for the ‘Burgh!
The new ride will open on Memorial Day weekend in the new Area 412 section of Kennywood along with a rebranded gift shop.
Other sections of the park are getting improvements as well.
The popular Pizza Warehouse and Pagoda restaurant get all new makeovers in conjunction with a brand-new coffee shop, 1898 Coffee Co., the first ever in Kennywood.
The SwingShot ride is also getting a flashy new makeover, with colorful ribbons all up the sides to see as you swing more than 90 feet in the air.