Knoebels Amusement Resort Map and Brochure (1998 – 2023)
Location: Elysburg, Pennsylvania
Years Active: 1926 – Active
Knoebels Amusement Resort is a family-owned and operated amusement park, picnic grove, and campground in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Opened in 1926, it is America’slargest free-admission amusement park, offering a unique charm distinct from the major theme parks in the US like Disneyland or Universal Studios.
The amusement park is owned and operated by the Knoebel (pronounced kuh-NO-bel) family, who also operate a lumber yard next to the park. The park’s name has traditionally been spelled “Knoebels” without the apostrophe, and appears that way on all official park advertising and correspondence.
The park straddles the line between Northumberland and Columbia Counties. The complex is mainly in the Columbia County townships of Cleveland and Franklin and is in Ralpho Township on the Northumberland County side of the South Branch Roaring Creek.
The park and its rides have won awards from organizations such as Amusement Today, American Coaster Enthusiasts, and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. In 2014, Travel Channel rated Knoebels one of their Top 10 Family Friendly Amusement Parks in the United States.
