Hours & Directions
Kings Island is located 21 miles North of Cincinnati off Interstate 71. The park's more than 80 world-class rides, shows and attractions are located within a two-hour drive of Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Louisvile and Lexington, KY, and within five hours of cities like Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Pittsburgh, PA and Charleston, WV.
Kings Island is open for weekend operation beginning Saturday, April 28. The park is closed for a private event Sunday, April 29, but resumes weekend operation Friday, May 4. Daily operation begins May 11. Please see our 2012 operating calendar for our full season park hours.
The all-new Soak City Waterpark opens to the public Saturday, May 26 and is included free with park admission to Kings Island. Two great parks for the price of one! Kings Island Gold and Cedar Fair Platinum Season Passholders enjoy early access to Soak CIty every public operating day.
Kings Island is located 21 miles North of Cincinnati off Interstate 71. Go to the directions page on our website and type in the location of where you will be traveling from for directions to the park. Then get ready for the most fun you've ever had. That's a day at Kings Island!