Located in Doswell, Virginia, just 20 miles north of Richmond and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C., Kings Dominion offers a massive 280-acre playground for travelers exploring the Mid-Atlantic. Officially opened on May 3, 1975, the park originally evolved out of the success of its sister property, Kings Island, and was named in part after Virginia's nickname, 'Old Dominion.' Today, the park is owned and operated by Six Flags, carrying on a long tradition of major regional entertainment.
The park is thoughtfully laid out into several distinct themed sections, anchored right at the entrance by a striking 1/3-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower and the iconic International Street Fountain. Original and evolved lands—such as International Street, Old Virginia, and Candy Apple Grove—give the park its charming character. Thrill-seekers can explore vast themed spaces packed with world-class attractions, while young families can enjoy dedicated children's areas like Planet Snoopy.
Kings Dominion is widely famous for its extensive lineup of over 60 rides, shows, and attractions, anchored by 13 high-powered roller coasters. From historic wooden coasters and unique bobsled layouts to modern giga coasters and launched thrill rides, the park caters to adrenaline junkies of all levels. It also features a massive 20-acre water park included with the experience, alongside high-energy seasonal events like Halloween Haunt.
Whether you are planning a single-day family outing, a multi-day summer getaway, or a trip with hardcore coaster enthusiasts, Kings Dominion delivers variety for all ages. With flat rides, dark rides, water slides, and live entertainment running alongside extreme record-breaking drop towers and coasters, there is plenty to keep every traveler entertained throughout your visit.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Kings Dominion change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car | Located in Doswell, Virginia, 20 miles (30 km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120 km) south of Washington, D.C. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween Haunt | Autumn / Halloween season | A popular seasonal Halloween event featuring specialized haunted attractions and frights. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- The park features an integrated 20-acre water park as part of its attraction lineup.
- A 1/3-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower serves as a central landmark near the main entrance.
- Younger children can enjoy dedicated kid-friendly rides in the Planet Snoopy area.
