Free admission, more than 30 rides, a water park, and seriously good Italian food? Pennsylvania has a place that sounds almost too good to be true.
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Tipton gives families plenty of reasons to clear their calendars.
You can stroll into the Ride Park without paying an admission fee, then choose which rides and attractions you want to enjoy.
There’s plenty for little kids, thrill seekers, and everyone somewhere in between.
Classic rides, wild spins, water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool can turn one visit into a full day of fun.
Then comes the food. Spaghetti, Italian favorites, and park treats make this far more than a typical amusement-park stop.
Add Laguna Splash and you may find yourself wondering why you haven’t planned this Pennsylvania getaway sooner.
Free Admission Makes DelGrosso’s Park A Little Different
Most amusement parks hit you with a hefty admission fee before you even see a single ride. DelGrosso’s flips that model on its head by letting guests walk into the Ride Park absolutely free during the regular season.
You only pay for what you actually want to experience. Buy individual ride tickets if you’re just visiting for an hour or two, or grab an All-Day Fun Pass if you plan to spend the whole day riding everything multiple times.
This approach means you can stroll through the park, check out the atmosphere, grab some food, and only commit money to rides when you’re ready.
Families appreciate the flexibility this gives them. Maybe one parent wants to ride while the other watches from a bench, or perhaps your toddler isn’t interested in rides but loves watching.
The free admission policy removes the pressure to squeeze every dollar out of a prepaid ticket, making your visit feel more relaxed and budget-friendly right from the start.
More Than 30 Rides Give Families Plenty To Do
Walk through DelGrosso’s and you’ll quickly realize this isn’t some tiny roadside carnival. The park packs more than 30 rides and water attractions into its grounds, covering everything from gentle spins to white-knuckle thrills.
Crazy Mouse delivers sudden drops and sharp turns that surprise even experienced coaster fans.
Pharaoh’s Fury swings riders back and forth in progressively higher arcs until you’re practically upside down. Rock Star spins you in circles while simultaneously rotating around a central axis, creating a dizzying combination of movements.
X-Scream Tower shoots brave souls straight up before dropping them back down in heart-stopping freefall moments.
Traditional favorites like the Tilt-A-Whirl provide that classic spinning sensation families have loved for generations. The Tipton Creek Railroad offers a relaxing tour around the park, perfect for catching your breath between bigger rides.
With such variety packed into one location, you can easily spend an entire day without riding the same attraction twice, keeping everyone in your group entertained regardless of their thrill tolerance.
Kid’s Kingdom Is Packed With Rides For Little Visitors
Parents of young children know the frustration of visiting amusement parks where most rides have height restrictions that exclude little ones. Kid’s Kingdom at DelGrosso’s solves that problem beautifully.
This dedicated section features attractions specifically designed for the youngest park guests, giving toddlers and preschoolers their own slice of amusement park magic.
The Kiddie Carousel spins gently with colorful animals that don’t bounce too wildly. Boats, Corvettes, Fire Trucks, and Helicopters let kids pretend they’re driving or flying in vehicles sized just right for small hands.
Turtles and Whales provide gentle up-and-down motions that introduce young riders to amusement park fun without overwhelming them.
For the 2026 season, DelGrosso’s added Tail Spin, a brand-new dog-themed kiddie ride that continues the park’s commitment to expanding options for its youngest visitors. These attractions mean families with multiple children at different ages can split up, letting older kids tackle bigger rides while parents help little ones experience their own age-appropriate thrills in a concentrated, easily supervised area.
Classic Rides Keep The Park Feeling Like A Traditional Amusement Park
Something special happens when you spot DelGrosso’s antique Herschell-Spillman Carouselle rotating gracefully in the center of the park. This beautifully preserved carousel serves as the park’s centerpiece, connecting modern visitors to amusement park history that stretches back over a century.
The hand-painted horses and traditional organ music transport riders to an earlier era of American entertainment.
Beyond the carousel, DelGrosso’s maintains a collection of classic attractions that grandparents recognize from their own childhoods. The Tipton Creek Railroad chugs along its track just as steam trains once did at early amusement parks.
Dodgem bumper cars provide the same rubber-burning crashes and laughter they’ve delivered for generations.
The Scrambler whips riders around in that distinctive pattern that makes you lean into your seatmate. Tilt-A-Whirl creates unpredictable spinning that feels different every single ride.
The Yo-Yo lifts cars up while spinning them around a central tower. These aren’t museum pieces, they’re fully operational rides that prove traditional amusement park attractions still deliver genuine fun without requiring computer controls or Hollywood theming to create memorable experiences.
Thrill Rides Bring Bigger Drops, Spins, And Twists
Don’t mistake DelGrosso’s family-friendly atmosphere for a lack of serious thrills. Adrenaline junkies find plenty to scream about, starting with Free Fall, which does exactly what its name promises by dropping riders from a stomach-churning height.
That moment of weightlessness gets everyone yelling.
Crazy Mouse earned its name honestly, jerking riders through sharp turns and sudden drops they never see coming. Unlike smooth steel coasters, this wild mouse style coaster feels like it might fly off the track at every hairpin curve.
Rock Star spins individual cars while the entire ride rotates, creating forces that push you in multiple directions simultaneously until you can’t tell which way is up.
Pharaoh’s Fury builds momentum with each swing until you’re hanging upside down, defying gravity. Super Spiral lifts riders up before sending them spinning down in dizzying circles.
X-Scream Tower shoots skyward and drops riders in freefall, combining height and speed in one intense experience. These attractions prove you don’t need to visit a mega-park to get genuine thrills that leave your legs shaking and your heart pounding.
Laguna Splash Turns The Visit Into A Water-Park Day
Just when you think you’ve seen everything DelGrosso’s offers, you discover Laguna Splash, the park’s Italian-themed water park that adds a completely different dimension to your visit. River Lazio provides that perfect lazy river experience where you float along on inner tubes, letting the gentle current carry you past waterfalls and spray features without any effort on your part.
Wave Oceano generates rolling waves that mimic ocean swimming, giving landlocked Pennsylvania visitors a taste of beach fun.
Bambini Cove caters specifically to younger splashers with shallow water and age-appropriate water features. Laguna Slides deliver that rush of speeding down enclosed tubes and open flumes before splashing into pools below.
Laguna Waterworks combines multiple water play elements into one interactive structure where buckets dump, sprayers squirt, and slides twist.
The Italian theming extends throughout the water park, including a replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa that adds a distinctive architectural element you won’t find at typical water parks. This themed approach ties the water attractions back to the park’s Italian food heritage, creating a cohesive experience rather than feeling like two separate parks.
Italian Food Is A Major Part Of The DelGrosso Experience
Here’s where DelGrosso’s really separates itself from every other amusement park in America. The park belongs to the DelGrosso Foods family, the same company that produces sauces and pasta products you might see in grocery stores.
That heritage means the Italian food served here isn’t typical theme park fare reheated from frozen, it’s genuine Italian-inspired cooking that the DelGrosso family stakes their reputation on.
Spaghetti takes center stage as the signature dish, prepared with recipes and ingredients that reflect the family’s Italian roots. You’ll find other Italian favorites alongside it, giving visitors an unexpected opportunity to enjoy restaurant-quality meals in an amusement park setting.
The park even hosts annual Spaghetti Wednesdays during the season, special events that celebrate this unique food connection.
Of course, DelGrosso’s also serves traditional amusement park foods like burgers, fries, and pizza, plus seasonal offerings that change throughout the year. But that Italian food component remains central to the park’s identity, turning lunch or dinner into more than just refueling, it becomes part of what makes visiting DelGrosso’s different from any other amusement park experience in the region.
The Park Works For Families With Different Ages And Interests
Every family knows the challenge of finding activities that keep everyone happy when your group includes a toddler, a fearless ten-year-old, and parents who just want to relax. DelGrosso’s layout and variety solve this problem naturally.
Younger children spend hours in Kid’s Kingdom riding attractions built specifically for their size and courage level, staying entertained without constantly being told they’re too small for the ride they want to try.
Older kids and teenagers head straight for the thrill rides, tackling Crazy Mouse and X-Scream Tower multiple times while building that collection of I-survived-it stories they’ll share with friends. Adults can join them on these bigger attractions or stick to classic rides like the antique carousel and Tipton Creek Railroad that provide enjoyment without testing their motion sickness limits.
When anyone needs a break, Laguna Splash offers cooling water fun, the Picnic Grove provides relaxation space, and the Italian food options give everyone quality meals. The park maintains an official measurement station where families can check children’s heights against ride requirements, eliminating guesswork and disappointment at individual attractions.
This comprehensive approach means families with members at different life stages can visit together without anyone feeling left out or bored.
Plan Your Visit
Before you load everyone into the car, get the essential details straight. DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash sits at 4352 E.
Pleasant Valley Blvd., Tipton, PA 16684, easily accessible just off I-99. The location puts you about 10 minutes north of Altoona and 25 minutes south of State College, making it convenient for central Pennsylvania residents and visitors passing through the region.
Call (814) 684-3538 if you have specific questions before your trip.
For the 2026 season, the Ride Park operates on a seasonal schedule with seven-day operation during much of June through August, plus weekend hours during portions of May and September. Laguna Splash follows its own seasonal schedule.
Remember that Ride Park admission remains free, but rides require either individual tickets or a Fun Pass. The 2026 All-Day Fun Pass costs $27 in May and September, jumping to $39 in June, July, and August, covering both the Ride Park and Laguna Splash when the water park operates.
Parking is free, accessible spaces are available, and you can rent lockers for storing belongings. Hours, attractions, and operations can change due to weather, staffing, crowds, or maintenance needs, so always check the park’s current schedule and closures page online before leaving home.
