Coney Island Amusement Park

Coney Island Amusement Park Cincinnati Ohio

  1. What Your Season Pass Includes
  2. 2010 Hours of Operation
  3. Food and Beverages
  4. Frequently Asked Questions
  5. Rules and Regulations
  6. Coney Island's Special Event Schedule
  7. Coney Island's Dance Schedule
  8. Camp Coney
  9. Passholder News and Updates

 

What Your Season Pass Includes


FREE RIDES ALL SEASON LONG
Save up to $11.95 per person per visit

FREE ADMISSION TO SUNLITE POOL
Save up to $11.95 per person per visit

FREE USE OF WATER SLIDES
The Twister, Cyclone, Pipeline Plunge and in-pool slide

FREE PARKING FOR LICENSED DRIVERS
Save $7.00 per visit

FREE MINIATURE GOLF Monday through Friday
$2 on Saturday and Sunday ($1 refundable ball deposit required all days)

FREE PRIVATE SEASON PASS PARTIES AT SUNLITE POOL
June 4 and July 16 - 8:30 until Midnight. Bring a non-passholder guest for $5.00

BRING-A-GUEST FREE DAYS
June 4 (Sunlite Pool Only)
July 16 (Pool & Rides)

FREE USE OF THE PICNIC AREA
Adjacent to the west Sunlite Pool admission gate. Glass containers, grilling and alcohol are prohibited on Coney Island's property.

FREE COFFEE EACH MORNING
10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Sunlite Grill

DISCOUNTS ON GUEST ADMISSIONS 
Show your Passholder ID at the time of purchase to receive:
$3 off Sunlite Pool
$3 off Classic Rides
$5 off Pool & Rides Combo Ticket

DISCOUNTS AT THE ISLAND SHOP
Show your Passholder ID to receive 10% off select merchandise.

DISCOUNTS ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Show your Passholder ID to receive 10% off your purchase, excluding alcoholic beverages.

 

2010 Dates and Hours of Operation


Sunlite Pool

Sat. May 29 - Sun. Aug 29   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mon. Aug 30 - Fri. Sept 3   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. Sept 4 - Mon. Sept 6   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues. Sept 7 - Sat. Sept 11   CLOSED
Sun. September 12   11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Rides

REGULAR HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

 

  


11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

 
Sat. May 29 - Mon. May 31   11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues. June 1 - Fri. June 4   CLOSED
Sat. June 5 - Sun. Aug 22   REGULAR HOURS
Mon. Aug 23 - Tues. Aug 24   11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wed. Aug 25 - Fri. Aug 27   CLOSED
Sat. Aug 28 - Sun. Aug 29   11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mon. Aug 30 - Fri. Sept 3   CLOSED
Sat. Sept 4 - Sun. Sept 5   11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mon. September 6   11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tues. Sept 7 - Sat. Sept 11   CLOSED
Sun. September 12   11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

All posted operating hours are weather dependent. Management reserves the right, at its sole discretion and upon consideration of all facts and conditions, to adjust the hours at any facility and/or to close the park entirely.

Operating calendar also available HERE.
 

Hungry?

 

Check out these great places to eat!


Sunlite Grill
Burgers, Beer, Sandwiches, Pizza, Salads, Chicken, Nachos and Pretzels.
Located near the shallow end of the pool

LaRosa's
Cincinnati's Favorite Pizza – by the slice or whole pizza
Located next to the Pipeline Plunge at Sunlite Pool or across from the Dodgems

Sunlite Snacks
Famous Skyline Chili PLUS a variety of snacks
Located next to the Bathhouse at Sunlite Pool

Backstage Cafe
Soft Serve Ice Cream, Funnel Cakes, Slush Puppies and Montgomery Inn Barbecue
Located near the Helicopters

Moonlite Grill
Skyline Chili, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Kids Meals and Ice Cream
Located across from Moonlite Gardens

 

Frequently Asked Questions


When was Sunlite Pool built?
Sunlite Pool was built in 1925.

How big is Sunlite Pool?
Sunlite Pool is 200 feet wide by 401 feet long. It holds 3,000,000 gallons of water.

How many waterslides does Sunlite Pool have?
Four waterslides call Sunlite Pool their home – the NEW Twister, the Pipeline Plunge, the Cyclone and the in-pool speed slide.

Does Coney Island have a merchandise shop?
Yes – in fact, we have two shops! The Swim Shop, located inside Sunlite Pool, offers inflatables, swimsuits, towels, toys, sunglasses, candy, cameras and film, as well as many other great souvenirs. Craft Corner is located at Lakeside Pavilion near the live shows stage, and offers souvenirs, candy, tatoos, face painting, sand art and many other fun items and activities.

Does Metro have a route to Coney Island?
Unfortunately, Metro does not have a service to Coney Island.

Are there campgrounds close to Coney Island?
Yes, the nearest campgrounds are:
Oak Creek        877-670-3503
Quality Inn RV  513-771-5252
KOA                 800-562-9151
East Fork          513-724-6521

Are there stroller and wheelchair rentals?
Yes. They are available at Guest Relations and cost $5 – $7 per day. You may also rent strollers and wheelchairs, or find park information in our Season Pass Services building at Lakeside Pavilion.

Which gate do I enter?
Gate 1 off of Penn Ave – Group Picnics and Dances
Gate 2 At Sutton and Kellogg – Sunlite Pool and Rides patrons, Pool Tent groups
*Riverbend patrons enter through all gates.

Are there changing facilities at Sunlite Pool?
Sunlite Pool has lockers and shower rooms in the bathhouse near the deep end of the pool. A locker rents for $3 per day. There is a refundable $4 deposit for the key. There are also changing areas near Sunlite Grill.

May I bring a picnic basket or cooler to Coney Island?
Yes, you may bring picnic baskets and coolers, but they need to be left at the Picnic Place located outside of either Sunlite Pool admission gate. They are not permitted in Parker’s Grove or at any other of our food patios. Please remember... no glass containers or alcohol.

May I grill my own food?
Public grilling is not allowed.

May I bring my personal floats and lawn chairs to Sunlite Pool?
Yes, but please keep personal floats in the shallow end of the pool .

Do children need to wear swim diapers?
All children in diapers must wear plastic swim pants over them.

Do you offer swim lessons?
Yes! Please see the swim lessons section of the handbook or website, or visit Season Pass Services or the Sunlite Pool Office for further details.

Does my Season Pass include Mini-Golf?
Yes. It is free to golf Monday through Friday. The cost per person per round is $2 on Saturdays and Sundays. $1 ball deposit required.

 

Rules and Regulations


To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and fun day while visiting Coney Island, we ask that you please follow these guidelines.

Ohio State Law prohibits you from:

  • Bringing alcohol onto the premises.
  • Carrying a weapon onto the property.
  • Smoking is prohibited inside the fenced-in area of Sunlite Pool and in all park buildings and pavilions, including, but not limited to: LaRosa’s, all park restrooms, Lakeside Pavilion, Moonlite Pavilion and Moonlite Gardens.

The Hamilton County Board of Health asks that you:

  • Not eat or drink while on the pool deck or under the umbrellas.
  • Not swim if you have had diarrhea in the past two weeks.


Management at Coney Island and Sunlite Pool ask you to refrain from:

  • Bringing pets into the park.
  • Using glass containers.
  • Roller-skating, skateboarding or bicycling.
  • Fishing in Lake Como.
  • Parking in the areas marked handicapped or Administration Visitor without proper ID.
  • Video or picture taking (this includes cell phones) without the consent of the subject.
  • Selling of Season Pass coupons or other items on park property.
  • Carrying backpacks or bags into the Island Shop or Museum Shop.
    Rude or abusive language.


While visiting Sunlite Pool, please abstain from:

  • Running on the Pool deck.
  • Horseplay.
  • Wearing inappropriate swim attire, such as thongs or cut-offs.
  • Using flotation devices or wearing goggles in the deep end.


Please feel free to picnic while you enjoy our facilities, but keep in mind that:

  • Picnics are allowed only in the Picnic Place, located behind Sunlite Grill and the East Pool Admissions Gate.
  • The patio areas located near the food stands are for the use of food stand patrons.
  • Alcohol, glass and grilling are not permitted.
  • The tents adjacent to Sunlite Grill are for reserved groups only. If you are interested in these tents, please call our Sales office at 513-232-6701.
  • Parker’s Grove is not open to the public.


While enjoying our Classic Rides, please:

  • Wear shirts and shoes.
  • Maintain your place in line.
  • Have your season pass with you to show ride attendant.
  • Refrain from smoking in line.


As always at Coney Island:

  • Entrance to the park constitutes permission to photograph you while on the premises and to use those pictures for lawful purposes without compensation.
  • Misuse or misrepresentation of your Season pass I.D. will result in the revocation of its privileges.
  • Management reserves the right to check coolers and bags brought onto the property.
  • All posted operating hours are weather dependant. Management reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust the hours or to close the park entirely.
  • Coney Island cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

 

 

Coney Island's Special Events Calendar


Appalachian Festival
May 7 – May 9
 
Senior Expo
May 18
 
Summerfair 
June 4 - June 6
 
Paddlefest
June 24 – June 26

LaRosa's Balloon Glow
July 3

Cruise-A-Palooza
September 4

Fall-O-Ween Festival
September 25 - September 26
October 2 - October 3
October 9 - October 10

Sorry...Coney Island’s Season Pass does not include admission to special events.

 

 

2009 Coney Island Dance Schedule


Garden Parties – $8.00

Doors open at 7 p.m. Band begins at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Mr. DJ, JD Hughes

  June 11 The Fourth Floor
  June 25 Ooh La La & the Greasers
  July 9 Blue Stone Ivory
  July 23 The Cincy Rockers
  August 6 The Groove
  August 20 The Fourth Floor

Moonlite Pavilion Big Band Dance – $10.00

Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance starts at 8 p.m.

  September 4

The Pete Wagner Orchestra

 

Camp Coney 2009

Season Passholders get special discounts on Camp Coney enrollment! Its the perfect opportunity to relax pool-side while the kids learn and have fun with our staff!
 
Click here to view camp dates and themes, plus print a registration form for Camp Coney 2010.

 

 

FOR PASSHOLDER NEWS AND UPDATES:


Season Passholders can get the latest updates on upcoming events and special promotions on the Passholder Information Board posted outside of the Sunlite Pool office located near the deep end of the pool or right here on our website.

TEMPORARY CARDS
If card is forgotten the season passholder benefits are forfeited including passholder discount.

If card is forgotten more than 3 times purchasing a new one is required.