Opening Day: Friday, April 3

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Our Story

Hersheypark® amusement park was originally created by Milton S. Hershey as leisure grounds for employees of Hershey's Chocolate Factory. Today, our family amusement park in Central Pennsylvania, complete with 15 thrilling roller coasters & a larger-than-life water park, welcomes guests from around the world to have Hersheypark Happy® experiences all year long!

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Our Core Purpose

It is not only the roller coasters and chocolate that make Hershey sweet! For 115 years and counting, Hersheypark is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by providing value to Milton Hershey School in its mission of helping students lead fulfilling and productive lives - just as Mr. Hershey intended.

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