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Arnolds Park Amusement Park, Arnolds Park, IA

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Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Ride a John A. Miller wooden roller coaster, play midway games and walk the lakefront at this park on West Lake Okoboji.

37 Lake Street · Arnolds Park, IA

About Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Arnolds Park traces its start to 1889, when a toboggan-style waterslide went up on the south shore of West Lake Okoboji, and you can walk the grounds without paying to enter. Rides are split into kids, family and thrill groups, with a raceway alongside. The wooden Legend coaster, designed by John A. Miller, is an ACE Coaster Landmark. You can also board the Queen II excursion boat, visit the maritime museum, or catch live music at the Roof Garden.

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