Dorney Park

3830 Dorney Park Road

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

This is one of the oldest (and largest) family owned and operated amusement parks in the country. Dorney Park also features a water park.


Rides and Pastimes...

Thunderhawk (1924)

This 2767 foot long out-and-back was designed by Herbert Schmeck of PTC (Philadelphia Toboggan Company). The ride features and 80 foot first drop and lasts a little less than one and a half minutes.

Lazer (1986)

This is an Anton Schwarzkopf steel portable coaster. The track is 2200 feet in length and fetures a 90 foot drop. The ride is one and a half minutes with a top speed of 50 miles per hour.

Hercules (1989)

A unique wooden coaster designed by Curtis D. Summers, the ride makes use of the surrounding terrain, featuring a ninety foot lift followed by a 148 foot drop. This woodie reaches the outrageous speed of 65 miles per hour over its 4000 feet of track.


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