Best amusement parks in Ohio

When you hear the phrase “amusement park,” chances are the first thing that comes to your mind is Disney; however, in 2023, nearly 600 businesses described themselves as amusement parks in the United States. There are places to enjoy thrill rides, view animal shows, swim, and play in nearly every state across the country, and one that might be near and dear to your heart may be unfamiliar to someone else, depending on where you live.

For instance, Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, holds the title of America’s oldest amusement park. It’s been in continuous operation since first opening to the public in 1846 when local scientist Samuel Botsford demonstrated electricity experiments for entertainment, but if you don’t live nearby, chances are you don’t know it (unless you’re an amusement park or history buff).

On the flip side, there are behemoth parks that are destinations all their own. People travel from all over the world to visit Disney’s and Universal’s theme parks in California and Florida. If you’re a thrill ride, water park, or roller coaster junkie, Six Flags is another huge name, with 24 parks scattered throughout the U.S. These types of parks truly transport you to another world and are full of their own kind of magic, but the quaint or historic parks like Lake Compounce are just as special—if not more so—to locals.

Stacker compiled a list of the best amusement parks in Ohio using data from Tripadvisor . Tripadvisor ranks businesses using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of April 2024.

Read on and see how many of these local amusement parks you’ve visited.

#15. Altitude trampoline park

– Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
– Address: 771 South 30th St. Heath, Ohio
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#14. Chuck E. Cheese’s

– Rating: 3.5/5 (12 reviews)
– Address: 521 Boardman Poland Road Boardman, Ohio
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#13. Funtimes Fun Park

– Rating: 4/5 (6 reviews)
– Address: 12175 State St. Northeast Alliance, Ohio
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#12. Land of Illusion

– Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
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#11. Memphis Kiddie Park

– Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
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#10. Nutcracker Village

– Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
– Address: 120 South 3rd St. Steubenville, Ohio
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#9. Skateworld

– Rating: 4/5 (20 reviews)
– Address: 3319 Milan Road Sandusky, Ohio
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#8. Stricker’s Grove

– Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
– Address: 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road Ross, Ohio
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#7. Fun ‘n’ Stuff

– Rating: 4/5 (66 reviews)
– Address: 661 Highland Road East Macedonia, Ohio
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#6. Adventure Zone

– Rating: 4/5 (119 reviews)
– Address: 5600 Lake Road East Geneva on the Lake, Ohio
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#5. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

– Rating: 4/5 (133 reviews)
– Address: 157 Easton Town Center Columbus, Ohio
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#4. Tuscora Park

– Rating: 5/5 (94 reviews)
– Address: 161 Tuscora Ave. Northwest New Philadelphia, Ohio
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#3. Ghostly Manor Thrill Center

– Rating: 4.5/5 (332 reviews)
– Address: 3319 Milan Road Sandusky, Ohio
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#2. Kings Island

– Rating: 4/5 (2,964 reviews)
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#1. Cedar Point

– Rating: 4.5/5 (9,253 reviews)
– Address: 1 Cedar Point Drive Sandusky, Ohio
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Katrina Sirotta, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 45 states.

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