The Bartlesville Kiddie Park is a “Must Do” for Summer Fun!

If you haven’t taken your kids or grandkids to the Kiddie Park in Bartlesville,  consider this a public service announcement. It’s been a summer “must-do” for my family for two generations, and I urge you to put this trip on your summer calendar!  It’s a quick trip north on Highway 75 and well worth the short drive!

If you haven’t heard about the Bartlesville Kiddie Park, keep reading, and I’ll have you convinced to go by the end of the blog. If you’ve been before, keep reading and learn about the exciting new additions to the park that will make you want to return. The Bartlesville Kiddie Park has been around since 1947, and in some ways, it feels like you’re stepping back into the 1950s as you’re greeted by ’50s music as you walk through the gates. Continuing with the old-time amusement park theme, the concession stand offers cotton candy, snow cones, and other treats.

Admission and Tickets

There’s no admission charge to enter the park, and ride tickets are 75 cents each, making it an affordable evening of entertainment for a family. As a bonus, the kids are sure to sleep well after an evening at the Kiddie Park! My grandkids ran all over the park for three hours, and although they were initially somewhat hyper from how much fun they’d had, it wasn’t long before they crashed.

Updates and New Additions

My six-year-old, soon-to-be-seven-year-old grandson initially didn’t want to go. He remembered being too tall for some of the rides the summer before and felt like he was too old to enjoy them. However, he knew his three-year-old sister would love it, so he went along without much enthusiasm. His attitude changed not long after he saw the changes in the park.

One change was the height requirement. Last year, he was too tall for some of the rides, but they must have raised the maximum heights because there were only a few rides he was too tall for this year. The maximum height for many of the rides was 53 inches, which he barely scraped under and only after we flattened his curly hair. However, the most significant change was the addition of new rides that were more exciting for older kids.

Nine new rides had been added. In the past, I had advised that kids past the ages of six or seven probably wouldn’t enjoy it, but now there are rides even older kids and adults will enjoy. A few were still being worked on and weren’t open yet. If you’re taking older kids, check their Facebook page before you go to see what rides are open. My grandkids were so excited about the new dragon roller coaster! They rode it over and over again, probably five times! My daughter also rode it and reported that it was a much smoother ride than the old roller coaster.

Another new dragon-themed ride is the Dizzy Dragons. It looked like so much fun, but unfortunately, they were still working to get it up and running while we were there. There’s also a Spider ride in the works, creating another opportunity to go around in circles fast and get dizzy! There’s also a 45-foot Ferris wheel that is almost completed! Of course, there is still a beautiful carousel and a train that goes all around the park.

They’ve also updated some of the younger kids’ rides, adding flying Dumbos, painting the boats, and bringing back the vintage bumper cars! It seems contradictory, but the Kiddie Park feels rejuvenated while maintaining the small-town 1950s mood. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening with your family!

Hours

The Bartlesville Kiddie Park is only open in the summer, Tuesdays through Saturdays, between six and nine p.m. I urge you to always check before you go to ensure they’re open. They close during inclement weather and occasionally for special events.

I’m sure you’ll love visiting the Bartlesville Kiddie Park, where the last train ride of the evening is always free!