Idlewild is also working on upgrading the SoakZone gift shop, paving paths in the park for better accessibility, and improving fan-favorite, Story Book Forest, which features characters and scenes ...

That was in 1968, when she began working at Idlewild Park’s Storybook Forest. Next year, Eleanor Clark, 88, of Ligonier Township will mark a half-century in the park, much of it spent as one of ...

When Idlewild opens for the season, one person who will be there, as he has for nearly 50 years, is Ed Ostroski.

Idlewild & SoakZone is preparing for its 2024 season with an improvement project in the park’s Story Book Forest. A large portion of the park’s path is being paved, creating better ...

Idlewild, Pennsylvania's longest operating amusement park, is getting ready to open for its 148th season this weekend.

Idlewild Park, along with its later addition SoakZone ... portrayed Little Red Riding Hood in the historic park’s Story Book Forest as a teen in 1957. Her mother was ”volunteered” to ...

A familiar ride with a fresh look will greet fans of coaster thrills when Idlewild Park opens for its 148th season on Saturday. And next month, the Ligonier Township amusement park will gain an added ...

He says visiting Idlewild & SoakZone this ... The SoakZone water park is open, but the Caption Kids slide is closed. Storybook Forest is also closed for now, but Croushore said it might open ...

Part of the larger Idlewild amusement park, Story Book Forest this year is celebrating 50 years of making the characters and scenes in nursery rhymes from Alice in Wonderland to Snow White come alive.