The acquisition by Herschend Family Entertainment is part of a deal that involves more than 20 properties across 10 states.

Kennywood amusement park and Sandcastle water park will be sold to Herschend under a sales agreement with the previous owner.

Kennywood plans to reopen the Steel Curtain roller coaster this year; the ride was closed last season for renovations.

A national amusement parks company is acquiring Idlewild, Kennywood and Sandcastle parks in western Pennsylvania.

PITTSBURGH — Kennywood, Idlewild and Sandcastle are being sold to a new company. Parques Reunidos has agreed to its Palace Entertainment U.S. properties, which include the three Pennsylvania parks, to ...

A representative of Kennywood Park, Sandcastle Water Park and Idlewild and SoakZone said they are looking to hire more than 2,000 people. Kennywood Park will hold hiring events with open ...