WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. – After 42 years, Kennywood Park officials said Thursday they plan to retire the "Log Jammer" at the end of the season.
Kennywood is inviting friends, families and Pittsburgh visitors to enjoy one last ride down the 53-foot drop chute before the summer season ends Sept. 17.
"It is a bittersweet decision, but one that, in time, will create some exciting opportunities for our guests," Kennywood general manager Jerome Gibas said. "While no final decisions have been made regarding what will replace the "Log Jammer," Kennywood is committed to enhancing our guests' experiences while preserving our signature balance of modern thrills and traditional family favorites."
The "Log Jammer" debuted at Kennywood in 1975 as the park's first million-dollar attraction.
The site of the Jammer was previously home to attractions including the "Kangaroo," "Loop-O-Plane,""Bayern Kurve," a Ferris wheel and, from 1930 until 1974, a pony track.
ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfoLKvutiwpqicXaWus7eMqaOapqNiwbB50Z6roqqVYrmws4yjmKallad6orLTnqlmbGJixqat0aw%3D