Family Kingdom Amusement Park Now Open

Myrtle Beach’s only seaside amusement park, Family Kingdom offers more than 35 thrilling rides, including the Twist ‘n Shout steel roller coaster, the 110-foot free-fall Slingshot Drop Zone, the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster and more. Guests can also enjoy kid-friendly rides like a Ferris wheel, a merry-go-round and bumper cars, as well as covered dining areas for a variety of group gatherings.

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There’s just a special place in the hearts of families everywhere for that old-time, warm, friendly amusement park by the sea. Family Kingdom features more than 30 rides including a thrilling wooden roller coaster and South Carolina’s Ferris wheel with one-of-a-kind views of the ocean. Splash down on our Log Flume, freefall 110 feet in our Slingshot Drop Zone, bounce a bit on our bumper cars, ride the “Twist n Shout” Steel Roller Coaster or hit the Go-Kart tracks.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park is located at 300 4th Ave South, in downtown Myrtle Beach, and is ready to crank up the fun for you and your family.

For the young and young at heart, Family Kingdom offers some of the most memorable and adrenaline-pumping experiences on the Grand Strand. Families and Groups naturally love it for our excellent variety of spirited and wholesome fun. Locals and vacationers alike know Family Kingdom Amusement Park as the hottest spot in town for having the time of their lives.

Come discover the fun of Family Kingdom Amusement Park.

Entrance into the park is free. Ride tickets may be purchased at the park box office.

Family Kingdom onsite parking is available for an additional fee of $7.

Tickets/wristbands may be purchased online.

Thrill Rides:
Dodgems Bumper Cars – Smash and crash into the other bumper cars for a fun activity. To ride with an adult you must be 42” – 51”. Ride alone 52″.
Galleon – Ride on the ship as it swings back and forth going higher and faster after each rock! To ride with an adult you must be 42″ – 47″. Ride alone 48″
Hurricane – Speed around in circles along a hilly track for a roller coaster sensation. To ride with an adult you must be 42″ – 51″. Ride alone 52″
Log Flume Water Ride – Take a thrilling ride in a log as you slide down and splash into the water below! To ride with an adult you must be 36″ – 41″. Ride alone 42″.
Scrambler – Spin around in circles as you around in circles in this classic park ride. To ride with an adult you must be 36″ – 47″. Ride alone 48″.
Sling Shot – Free fall straight down from 100 feet to test your fear of heights! Must be 48″ to ride alone or with an adult.
Swamp Fox Roller Coaster – A Myrtle Beach landmark that has been around since opening in 1966 it features 2,400 feet of all-wooden track with an ocean view. Must be 52″ to ride alone or with an adult.
Thunderbolt – Swinging around in circles in cars that soar around, up and down for a fun adventure. Must be 42″ to ride.
Tilt A Whirl – As the platform spins around, each car spins at random and changing speeds for a fun experience. Must be 30″ – 45″ to ride with an adult. Ride alone 46″.
Twist’n Shout Coaster – Steel coaster with four passenger carts that are vintage automobile themed that make sharp turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Must be 48″ to ride.
Yo-Yo – Swing to new heights and spin around in this high-flying swing. Must be 48″ to ride.
Family Rides:
Antique Cars – Drive along a track in electric powered antique car replicas. Must be 42″ to ride.
Berry-Go-Round – Spin around inside a berry as you control the direction and speed of the berry in Family Kingdom’s version of the “teacup” ride. Must be 30″ – 41″ to ride with an adult. Ride alone at 42″.
Bumper Boats – Like bumper cars but you drive atop the water and squirt each other with the equipped water guns. Must be 44″ to ride.
Carousel – Classic carousel feature horses. Must be 42″ to ride.
Ferris Wheel – Featuring unique round gondolas that go up to 100 feet to view the Myrtle Beach view. Must be 42″ tall and all riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
King Model T’s Antique Cars – Drive along a track in these gas-powered antique car replicas. Must be 30″ – 41″ to ride with an adult. Ride alone 42″.
Kite Flyer – Soar in a hang-glider sensation and let your feet dangle as you raise and tilt through the air. Must be 36″ – 41″ to ride with an adult. Ride alone 42″.
Pistolero Roundup – Laser target shooting ride. Must be 30″- 41″ to ride with an adult. Ride alone 42″.
Train – See a scenic view of the park in the wonderful train ride. Must be 42″ to ride.

Kiddie Rides:
4 X 4 Big Trucks – Pretend to be a truck driver as you drive pint-sized tractor trailer trucks around the oval track. Ride requirements 36″ – 52″.
Canoes – Glide through a winding river in free-floating mini-canoes. Must be 30″-48″ to ride.
Cycles – Speed around a track in kiddie style motorcycles as you pop wheelies along the way on a track. Must be 36″ -54″ to ride.
Flight School – Take flight with a seat for a pilot and co-pilot as you soar around in circles. Must be 30″ -35″ to ride with an adult. Ride alone 36″.
Frog Hopper – A low speed ride that bounces kids up and down for a gentle and fun ride. Must be 36″ to ride.
Hampton Combo – A carousel style ride with a truck, motorcycle, school bus, sports car, and a fire engine to choose from. Bust be 30″ – 54″ to ride.
Jump Around – Vehicles circle and bounce around to enjoy a fun ride for all. Must be 36″ – 58″ to ride.
Kiddie Coaster – Kid-scale roller coaster for the small ones to enjoy on a thrilling adventure. Must be 36″ to 58″ to ride.
Kiddie Speedway – Become a little racecar driver and whip around the corners on an oval track. Must be 42″ to 58″ to ride.
Kiddie Wheel – Child-sized ferris wheel for the young ones to enjoy. Must be 32″ – 54″ to ride.
Kiddie Swing – Smaller version of the Yo-Yo swing that appeals to kids. Must be 30″ – 48″ to ride.
Magic Bikes – Hot air balloon themed ride that you control on flying up and down. Must be 36″ – 47″ to ride with an adult. Ride alone 48″.
Mini Bumper Cars – Kid theme as cats and mice, give the kids the fun of driving and bumping into the other cars. Must be 36″ – 54” to ride.
Mini Enterprise – Steer your rocket ship into orbit as you circle around for a fun kid ride. Must be 36″ – 54″ to ride.
Red Baron – Become a Flying Ace and drive your plane in a fun kid ride. Must be 36″- 54″ to ride.