Kings Island Map and Brochure (2025 – 1972)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Years Active: 1972 – Active

Kings Island is one of the biggest amusement parks in the US, located in Mason, Ohio, United States.

The Kings Island park map displays attractions, rides, dining locations, and restroom facilities across the park’s sections, including Planet Snoopy, Rivertown, and Action Zone. The map typically highlights major roller coasters like Orion and The Beast, as well as water park areas and guest services. Guests use the map to navigate efficiently and locate amenities and themed zones.

This page is a collection of Kings Island maps and brochures, showcasing the park’s rich history and evolution. Perfect for trip planning or exploring how the park has changed since opening day, way back in 1972…

Kings Island Map 2025

In 2025, Kings Island introduced several major updates. Soak City Water Park debuted RiverRacers, Ohio’s first dual-racing water coaster, along with Splash River Junction featuring seven new kids’ water slides. The Backlot Stunt Coaster was renamed Queen City Stunt Coaster to honor Cincinnati during the park’s 20th anniversary. Additionally, The Beast received a major refurbishment with over 1,600 feet of track replaced, accounting for more than 20% of the ride. Halloween Haunt and the All Park Passport program also returned.

Printable Kings Island Map PDF 2025

Kings Island – Halloween Haunt Map 2024

In 2024, Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt introduced two new experiences: the haunted maze C.H.A.O.S., themed to a perilous construction zone, and the scare zone ShipWrecked, located in Rivertown. At the same time, the event retired the Burrows maze, which originally debuted in 2022.

Printable Kings Island – Halloween Haunt PDF Map 2024

Kings Island – February Map 2024

Printable Kings Island – February Map PDF 2024

Kings Island – January Map 2024

Printable Kings Island – January Map PDF 2024

Kings Island Map 2023

In 2023, Kings Island debuted Adventure Port, a new themed land situated between Coney Mall and Action Zone. The area introduced two new rides: Sol Spin, a super boomerang thrill ride, and Cargo Loco, a family spinning-barrel attraction. As part of the expansion, Scrambler was re-themed and renamed SpinCycle, and the Bier Garten was transformed into The Mercado dining venue. Additionally, the Sling Shot thrill ride was permanently retired and removed ahead of the season.

Kings Island Map 2022

In 2022, Kings Island marked its 50th Anniversary with the return of the classic Kings Mills Antique Autos ride. Several dining changes also occurred: Hank’s Mexican Grill in Coney Mall was updated and renamed the Jukebox Diner, while Rivertown’s Pony Keg was transformed into Grain & Grill. Additionally, the park removed the last remnant of the Vortex roller coaster by demolishing its station ahead of the season.

Kings Island Map 2021

In 2021, Kings Island made a major thematic adjustment by retiring the Area 72 designation and reincorporating the land, including the Orion coaster, back into Rivertown. Beyond the park itself, the nearby Camp Cedar Outdoor Resort officially opened, offering luxury camping and cabin accommodations adjacent to the property.

Kings Island Map 2020

In 2020, Kings Island introduced Orion, its first giga coaster and seventh worldwide, located in the newly renamed Area 72, which replaced X-Base. The year also marked the removal of the long-running Vortex roller coaster, which closed after the 2019 season. At Soak City Water Park, the Splash Landing children’s play area was retired and replaced by Coconut Cove, a new interactive splash and play zone.

Kings Island Map 2019

In 2019, Kings Island introduced the Kings Mills Antique Autos ride in the Coney Mall area, reviving a classic-style attraction. The park also opened the Miami River Brewhouse in Rivertown, replacing the former Rivertown Potato Works dining location. At the same time, the Dinosaurs Alive! walk-through attraction was permanently retired and did not return for the season.

Kings Island Map 2018

In 2018, Kings Island opened Coney Bar-B-Que in Coney Mall, replacing the former Reds Hall of Fame Grille, and added the Peanuts 500 children’s car ride to the Planet Snoopy area. At the same time, the park announced the permanent retirement of the Firehawk roller coaster, which closed at the end of the fall season after 12 years of operation.

Kings Island Map 2017

In 2017, Kings Island introduced Mystic Timbers, a new wooden roller coaster with a mystery shed finale, built in Rivertown on the former site of the Thunder Alley go-karts. At Soak City Water Park, the seven-story Tropical Plunge slide tower opened, offering six new water slides. These additions were accompanied by the removal of Thunder Alley and the Thunder Falls water slides to make room for the new attractions.

Kings Island Map 2016

Kings Island Map 2015

In 2015, Kings Island expanded its Planet Snoopy area with two new family attractions: Woodstock Gliders, a flying scooters ride, and Snoopy’s Space Buggies for younger guests. At the same time, the park retired and removed two older rides: the Flight Commander thrill ride in Action Zone and the pay-per-ride Go-Karts in Coney Mall.

Kings Island Map 2014

In 2014, Kings Island introduced Banshee, the world’s longest inverted roller coaster at the time, as the park’s new headline attraction. Dining options expanded with the addition of the Christian Moerlein Bier Garten, the Banshee Brew House, and a new Chick-fil-A location. At the same time, the park retired two older attractions, permanently removing the Flight Commander ride from Action Zone and the Go-Karts from Coney Mall.

Kings Island Map 2013

Kings Island Map 2012

In 2012, Kings Island introduced major changes focused on its waterpark and ride lineup. Boomerang Bay was significantly expanded and rebranded as Soak City, highlighted by the addition of Tidal Wave Bay, a 39,000-square-foot wave pool serving as the new centerpiece. At the same time, the park officially announced the permanent removal and demolition of the dormant Son of Beast wooden roller coaster, marking the end of one of its most notable thrill rides.

Kings Island Map 2011

In 2011, Kings Island introduced two major attractions while setting the stage for a notable closure. WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall spinning tower swing ride, debuted in Coney Mall as a new signature ride. The park also launched Dinosaurs Alive!, a walk-through animatronic dinosaur experience offered as an upcharge attraction. At the same time, The Crypt, the indoor Giant Top Spin thrill ride, operated for its final season before being permanently closed and removed at the end of 2011.

Kings Island Map 2010

In 2010, Kings Island’s children’s area underwent a full re-theme as Nickelodeon Universe was transformed and officially renamed Planet Snoopy. Several attractions were retitled, including The Fairly Odd Coaster becoming Woodstock Express and Avatar: The Last Airbender being renamed Surf Dog. The overhaul also introduced new rides, most notably Charlie Brown’s Wind Up, a swing ride for younger children, marking a significant refresh of the park’s family offerings for the season.

Kings Island Map 2009

In 2009, Kings Island introduced Diamondback, a $22 million, 230-foot-tall hypercoaster that became the park’s major new attraction. To accommodate the ride, the Kings Island Theater (formerly Paramount Theatre) was demolished to make space for its queue. That same year, the Son of Beast wooden roller coaster was shut down partway through the season following safety concerns and never reopened, marking the end of operations for one of the park’s most controversial rides.

Kings Island Map 2008

In 2008, Kings Island removed much of its remaining Paramount branding and prepared for new developments. Tomb Raider: The Ride was retitled The Crypt, with its movie-specific theming removed, and The Italian Job: Stunt Track coaster was renamed Backlot Stunt Coaster. Additionally, the Swan Lake paddle boats were permanently removed to make way for the upcoming Diamondback coaster, while the Kings Island Theater, formerly Paramount Theatre, closed at the end of the season for demolition.

Kings Island Map 2007

In 2007, Kings Island introduced significant additions and changes across the park. Firehawk, a relocated flying roller coaster from Geauga Lake, opened as a major new thrill ride. Boomerang Bay expanded with the addition of Tornado, a large funnel-shaped water slide. The Son of Beast wooden roller coaster also reopened after its 2006 closure, but only after the park permanently removed its unique 118-foot vertical loop, marking a major modification to the ride’s original design.

Kings Island Map 2006

In 2006, Kings Island overhauled its children’s area, re-theming Hanna-Barbera Land into Nickelodeon Universe with 18 rides and attractions. The new land introduced major additions, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, a Zamperla Mega Disk’O ride, and Plankton’s Plunge, a children’s drop tower. However, the year was also marked by the indefinite closure of the Son of Beast wooden roller coaster in July after an incident that injured riders, removing one of the park’s headline attractions from operation.

Kings Island Map 2005

In 2005, Kings Island introduced The Italian Job: Stunt Track, a themed multi-launch roller coaster built on the former sites of the Antique Cars ride and the American Heritage Music Hall, both of which were removed to make room for the new attraction. The park also expanded Boomerang Bay with the debut of Coolangatta Racers, a four-lane mat racing water slide, further enhancing its waterpark offerings for the season.

Kings Island Map 2004

In 2004, Kings Island transformed its waterpark as WaterWorks was expanded by more than 50 percent and rebranded as Boomerang Bay. New additions included Jackaroo Landing, a multi-level interactive water fortress with seven slides, and the Great Barrier Reef, a 30,000-square-foot wave pool. Meanwhile, in the main park, the Antique Cars ride and the American Heritage Music Hall amphitheater both permanently closed at the end of the season to make way for future expansion projects.

Kings Island Map 2003

In 2003, Kings Island introduced a new attraction to its Action FX Theatre with the debut of SpongeBob SquarePants 3-D. This seven-minute special effects movie experience combined 3-D visuals with in-theater effects, adding a fresh entertainment option to the park’s lineup. It became the featured presentation in the theater for the season, marking the park’s primary new addition that year.

Kings Island Brochure 2003

Kings Island Map 2002

In 2002, Kings Island introduced major changes with the debut of Tomb Raider: The Ride, an indoor Giant Top Spin themed to the video game and film franchise. The Phantom Theater dark ride was closed and re-themed into the new interactive Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle attraction. Additionally, the park removed the King Cobra stand-up looping roller coaster, dismantling and selling it after the 2001 season, marking the end of one of its signature thrill rides.

Kings Island Brochure 2002

Kings Island Map 2001

In 2001, Kings Island expanded its children’s offerings with the creation of Nickelodeon Central inside Hanna-Barbera Land, anchored by two new roller coasters: Rugrats Runaway Reptar, a family inverted coaster, and The Fairly Odd Coaster, a wild mouse ride. The Paramount Action F/X Theater added Stan Lee’s 7th Portal, a 3D action film. That season also marked the last for King Cobra, the park’s stand-up looping roller coaster, which permanently closed at year’s end.

Kings Island Map 2000

In 2000, Kings Island introduced Son of Beast, the world’s tallest, fastest, and only looping wooden roller coaster at the time, marking a major addition to the park’s thrill ride lineup. The season also saw the return of Flying Eagles, a replica of a classic circular ride reintroduced in the Coney Mall section. However, the year also marked the permanent closure of Kenton’s Cove Keelboat Canal, the park’s long-running log flume attraction.

Kings Island Map 1999

In 1999, Kings Island re-themed Adventure Village into Action Zone, highlighted by major new thrill rides. Face/Off, a Vekoma inverted boomerang coaster with face-to-face seating, debuted alongside Drop Zone: Stunt Tower, the world’s tallest gyro drop at 315 feet. The year also saw the demolition of the abandoned Safari Monorail station to clear land for the new area. In the waterpark, Pipeline Paradise, a stationary surf wave attraction, was introduced to expand WaterWorks’ offerings.

Kings Island Map 1998

In 1998, Kings Island updated its children’s offerings with the debut of Scooby’s Ghoster Coaster, a suspended family roller coaster added to Hanna-Barbera Land. To make room for the new ride, the Baba Looey’s Buggies children’s car ride was permanently removed after the 1997 season. That same year, the park also simplified the name of its children’s area, shortening “The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera” to simply “Hanna-Barbera Land.”

Kings Island Map 1997

In 1997, Kings Island expanded its WaterWorks water park with the addition of Surfside Gliders, two enclosed tube slides, and Buccaneer’s Run, a 1,600-foot-long lazy river attraction. These new features significantly enhanced the park’s water offerings for the season. Meanwhile, in the children’s area, Baba Looey’s Buggies, a long-running kiddie car ride, permanently closed at the end of the year to make way for future developments, marking a transition in the park’s family attractions.

Kings Island Map 1996

In 1996, Kings Island introduced The Outer Limits: Flight of Fear, a launched indoor roller coaster built entirely in the dark, which debuted in June as a major new attraction. At the same time, the park removed the Flight Commander thrill ride, which had operated since 1990 but was permanently retired at the end of the 1995 season. These changes marked a transition from one of the park’s former thrill rides to a groundbreaking new coaster experience.

Kings Island Brochure 1996

Kings Island Map 1995

In 1995, Kings Island introduced Nickelodeon Splat City, a new 3-acre children’s area built on part of the former Oktoberfest section. The expansion featured attractions such as the Green Slime Zone, an interactive water play area, and the Gak Lab, a funhouse with unusual sights and sounds. To make way for the new area, the Bavarian Beetle roller coaster was permanently removed after the 1994 season. Additionally, the Flight Commander thrill ride closed permanently at the end of 1995.

Kings Island Map 1994

In 1994, Kings Island debuted the Action Theater, a new motion simulator attraction that opened with the film Days of Thunder. At the same time, the park retired two long-standing rides: the Wild Animal Safari monorail, which was permanently removed after closing in 1993, and the Bavarian Beetle roller coaster, which operated its final season before being shut down at year’s end.

Kings Island Map 1993

In 1993, the park was officially renamed Paramount’s Kings Island following its acquisition by Paramount Communications. That season introduced Top Gun, a suspended roller coaster added as the year’s headline attraction. Several themed areas and rides were also rebranded, with Wild Animal Safari becoming Adventure Village, Coney Island renamed to Coney Mall, and the children’s wooden coaster The Kinks retitled The Beastie. Additionally, the Wild Animal Safari monorail permanently closed at the end of the season.

Kings Island Map 1992

In 1992, Kings Island introduced Phantom Theater, a new five-minute family dark ride that opened in the building formerly occupied by Smurf’s Enchanted Voyage. The Smurf-themed boat ride had closed after the 1991 season, making way for the park’s major new addition during its 20th anniversary year. This transition marked the removal of a longtime children’s attraction and the debut of one of the park’s most notable themed dark ride experiences.

Kings Island Map 1991

In 1991, Kings Island added two major attractions: Adventure Express, a themed mine train roller coaster set in a jungle and temple environment, and The Helix, a four-slide inner-tube complex introduced at the WaterWorks water park. At the same time, the long-running Smurf’s Enchanted Voyage boat ride operated for its final season before closing permanently at year’s end, clearing the way for its replacement in the following year.

Kings Island Winterfest Brochure 1991

Kings Island Map 1990

In 1990, Kings Island introduced several major additions. The Flight Commander ride debuted, offering guests the experience of piloting a jet fighter. At the WaterWorks water park, Wipe-Out, a 62-foot-tall free-fall body slide, was added as a new thrill attraction. The park also expanded its dining options with the opening of the Starlight Cafe, a 1950s-themed restaurant located in the Coney Island section near the Dodgems, enhancing both its ride and guest service offerings.

Kings Island Map 1989

In 1989, Kings Island unveiled WaterWorks, a new 12-acre water park featuring 15 slides, a wave pool, and a river ride. Among its headline attractions were Surf Cincinnati, a 20,000-square-foot wave pool, and the Rushing River, a 1,600-foot-long lazy river designed for inner tube floating. This expansion marked the introduction of a full-scale water park experience alongside the amusement park, significantly broadening the park’s overall lineup of attractions for the season.

Kings Island Map 1988

In 1988, Kings Island introduced a new entertainment feature in the Oktoberfest section with the debut of Sea Dream, a 3D movie shown in the park’s Showplace 3-D Theater. This addition served as the primary new attraction for the season, expanding the park’s lineup of immersive film-based experiences within its themed areas.

Kings Island Map 1987

In 1987, Kings Island debuted Vortex, a $4 million steel roller coaster in the Coney Island area that set a world record with six inversions. This major addition became the park’s headline attraction for the season. At the same time, the Screamin’ Demon, a shuttle loop roller coaster that had operated since the late 1970s, was permanently closed at the end of the year, with its site later repurposed for other park uses.

Kings Island Brochure 1987

Kings Island Map 1986

In 1986, Kings Island permanently removed the King Kobra shuttle loop coaster, which had stood but not operated during the 1985 season. The ride was fully dismantled prior to the park’s opening that year, marking the loss of one of its steel looping attractions.

Kings Island Map 1985

In 1985, Kings Island debuted White Water Canyon, a new river rapids ride that became the park’s major attraction for the season. The Oktoberfest section was also enhanced with the addition of Festhaus, an 800-seat German-themed dining hall and performance venue featuring live entertainment. Meanwhile, the King Kobra roller coaster, which had opened the previous year, was permanently closed and left standing but not operating, marking a significant ride removal in the park’s lineup.

Kings Island Map 1984

In 1984, Kings Island introduced two major attractions: King Kobra, America’s first stand-up looping roller coaster, and Smurf’s Enchanted Voyage, a new boat ride in Hanna-Barbera Land that replaced The Enchanted Voyage dark ride. At the same time, The Bat, the park’s prototype suspended roller coaster that had remained closed since 1983, was dismantled and permanently removed.

Kings Island Brochure 1984

Kings Island Map 1983

In 1983, Kings Island saw the permanent closure of two major attractions. The Enchanted Voyage, a long-running dark ride, gave its final rides at the end of the season before being prepared for re-theming. Additionally, The Bat, the park’s prototype suspended roller coaster, was permanently closed after operating for only three seasons.

Kings Island Map 1982

In 1982, Kings Island expanded and rebranded its children’s area, transforming Hanna-Barbera Land into The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera through a $2.1 million investment. As part of this expansion, five new attractions were introduced, including Gulliver’s Rub-A-Dub, a tub-style water ride. These updates significantly enhanced the family-oriented section of the park, marking one of the most notable developments of the season focused on younger guests and themed entertainment.

Kings Island Brochure 1982

Kings Island Map 1981

In 1981, Kings Island debuted The Bat, the world’s first modern suspended roller coaster, introduced as a groundbreaking prototype attraction. Alongside this major addition, the park also opened a new Cinema 180 theater, featuring a wraparound screen and showcasing a film shot on location at Kings Island. These additions highlighted the season’s focus on both thrill innovation and immersive entertainment, making 1981 a year of significant advancements in the park’s lineup.

Kings Island Map 1980

In 1980, Kings Island introduced a new German-style beer garden in the Oktoberfest section, offering both dining and live entertainment as part of the park’s cultural theming. That same year, the junior wooden roller coaster originally themed to Scooby-Doo was officially renamed The Beastie, aligning it more closely with the park’s iconic wooden coaster, The Beast.

Kings Island Map 1979

In 1979, Kings Island introduced The Beast, a groundbreaking wooden roller coaster that opened as the world’s longest and fastest of its kind, immediately becoming the park’s signature attraction. At the same time, the park retired the Sky Ride, an aerial gondola lift, which operated its final season before being permanently removed after an incident that year.

Kings Island Brochure 1979

Kings Island Map 1978

In 1978, Kings Island expanded its offerings beyond rides with the debut of the College Football Hall of Fame, a $2 million facility built just outside the park’s main entrance. This new addition served as a major off-park attraction, highlighting the park’s role not only as an amusement destination but also as a site for nationally recognized institutions.

Kings Island Map 1977

In 1977, Kings Island introduced The Screamin’ Demon, a launched shuttle loop roller coaster located in the Coney Island section of the park. The ride propelled riders from 0 to 60 mph in six seconds, sent them through a 360-degree vertical loop, and then reversed the course for a backward return.

Kings Island Map 1976

In 1976, Kings Island added two new attractions to its lineup. The Zodiac, a 10-story-tall double Ferris wheel, debuted as one of the park’s tallest and most visually striking rides. Alongside it, the Ohio Overland Auto Livery was introduced as a new family-friendly antique car ride, offering a slower-paced experience.

Kings Island Map 1975

In 1975, Kings Island introduced the new themed area 19th Century Ohio Rivertown, expanding the park with a focus on frontier-style attractions. The highlight of the addition was Kenton’s Cove Keelboat Canal, a 1,700-foot-long log flume featuring a 35-foot drop. Complementing the new land, the Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad was extended by a mile and a half, rerouting its journey to pass through Rivertown and integrate with the area’s rustic theme.

Kings Island Map 1974

In 1974, Kings Island introduced several major additions, led by the $5 million Wild Animal Safari, a 100-acre preserve featuring over 350 animals from around the world. Guests experienced the new area aboard a five-car monorail that transported them through the compound. Additionally, the Oktoberfest section expanded with the debut of the Bavarian Beetle, a compact steel roller coaster.

Kings Island Map 1973

In 1973, Kings Island expanded its ride lineup with the addition of the Flying Dutchmen, a new spinning attraction, enhancing the park’s thrill offerings. To support growing demand, a second log flume ride was also introduced, providing additional capacity and variety to the water ride experience.

Kings Island Map 1972

In 1972, Kings Island officially opened to the public as a new $31 million family entertainment complex. The park featured five themed areas, including the Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera as its children’s section. Signature attractions included The Racer, a twin-track wooden roller coaster designed as a major thrill ride, and a 330-foot-tall, one-third scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, which served as the park’s central icon and observation deck, dominating the skyline from opening day.

Kings Island Brochure 1972

Kings Island History

Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, Kings Island first opened in 1972 by the Taft Broadcasting Company. It was part of a larger effort to move and expand Coney Island, a popular resort destination along the banks of the Ohio River that was prone to frequent flooding.

After more than $300 million in capital investments, the park features over 100 attractions including fourteen roller coasters and a 33-acre water park.

Early in its history, Kings Island appeared in popular sitcoms and received widespread recognition for its record-breaking attractions and events.

One of the park’s most well-known attractions, The Racer, is often credited with reviving worldwide interest in roller coasters during the 1970s. Others, such as The Beast and Banshee, have set several world records, some of which remain standing.

Orion, a giga coaster that opened in 2020, is the largest investment in park history. The park has also suffered through times of negative publicity, particularly surrounding the early demise of roller coasters The Bat and Son of Beast.

Kings Island is divided into several themed sections and operates seasonally from early spring through the fall, partially reopening for Winterfest during the holiday season.

In 2019, Kings Island had an estimated 3.52 million guests, ranking second in attendance among seasonal amusement parks in the US and third overall in North America, behind Canada’s Wonderland and Cedar Point.

In addition, Kings Island has won Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today for having the “Best Kids’ Area” in the world for eighteen consecutive years (2001–2018) as well as “Best New Ride” in 2017 for Mystic Timbers.

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