Kennywood, Sandcastle Set Opening Dates

WEST MIFFLIN, PA — Kennywood announced Monday that it will begin its 123rd season on May 8, two months earlier than in 2020, and that its affiliated Homestead water park Sandcastle will open its pools and water slides on May 29.

Kennywood also will stage a Bites & Pints food festival showcasing a special menu of food and drink for tastings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in June. Other perennial favorite events will return to the calendar, including the Father's Day Flop at Sandcastle, early-season school picnic days at Kennywood, and the 71st edition of the parades featuring local marching bands.

Kennywood and Sandcastle will be hiring 1,500 employees for the upcoming season. The flexible positions offer part or full-time opportunities to high school and college students, as well as retirees.

“We have opportunities that make a great fit for all career stages,” Joe Barron, human resources director for Kennywood and Sandcastle, said in a news release. “So many young people jump-start their career thanks to the hands-on experience you get, and it’s also a great way for senior citizens to stay connected.”

Both parks will continue to follow the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and best practices within the amusement and attractions industries. In-person interviews and orientations will be conducted with facial coverings, social distancing, and strict adherence to indoor capacity limitations. Team Members returning from prior years will be able to participate in online orientations.

Most Kennywood and Sandcastle seasonal positions are available to applicants age 16 and older. Some job opportunities are available to those age 14 and 15. For more information and to apply online, visit the employment pages of Kennywood or Sandcastle.