Memphis Kiddie Park

What Memphis Kiddie Park does

Memphis Kiddie Park is a single-site, family-owned amusement park operating at 10340 Memphis Avenue in Brooklyn, Ohio (Cleveland suburb) under the legal entity The Memphis Amusement Company, Inc. Founded by Stuart Wintner on May 28, 1952 and co-managed with Bill Applegarth from 1954 onward, it is recognized as America's oldest continuously operating kiddieland. The park serves families with children under 50 inches tall, offering 11 restored vintage amusement rides (including the Little Dipper, certified in June 2000 by American Coaster Enthusiasts as the oldest continuously-operating steel roller coaster in North America), an 18-hole Championship Miniature Golf course (added 1963), and a traditional concession stand.

The park operates on a pay-as-you-go ticketing model with no entrance fee or parking charge. Tickets ($3.25 single, $29 for 10, $49.50 for 25, $185 for a 110-ticket Season Pak) never expire, encouraging repeat visits and customer accumulation. Complementary revenue streams include miniature golf ($8/player), birthday party packages ($260 for up to 10 children), group event packages for schools and 501(c)(3) organizations ($300 for up to 15 children), concessions, and online merchandise sales. Distribution is omnichannel but localized: walk-in traffic at the Brooklyn, OH box office, phone reservations for events, and an e-commerce storefront (shop.memphiskiddiepark.com) that ships nationally via USPS. Marketing is conducted through the company website and the Birthday Club email loyalty program, which distributes 5-free-ticket birthday coupons to members. Ownership remains with the next generations of the Wintner and Applegarth families; the firm has no external investors, no funding history, no M&A activity, and operates with 11-50 employees on a seasonal schedule.

Name

Memphis Kiddie Park

Legal name

The Memphis Amusement Company, Inc.

Website

https://memphiskiddiepark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Memphis Kiddie Park is a family-owned, single-site vintage amusement park in Brooklyn, Ohio, operating continuously since 1952. It serves families with young children through 11 restored 1950s rides, an 18-hole miniature golf course, concessions, and birthday and group event packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Amusement Park

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Amusement Parks & Theme Parks (THAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amusement Parks (Regional/Local Ride Parks & Funfairs) (THAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Amusement park rides
• Family entertainment
• Miniature golf
• Birthday party venue
• Kiddie amusement park

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ride Tickets: Pay-as-you-go ticket sales for individual rides. Single tickets at $3.25, strips of 10 at $29.00, Bargain Books of 25 at $49.50, and Season Paks of 110 tickets at $185.00. Tickets never expire, allowing carryover across multiple visits. This is the core revenue driver for the park.
2. Birthday Party Packages: Birthday party package at $260 for up to 10 children including two hours of unlimited rides and miniature golf, one hour in party area, balloon, and t-shirt for birthday child. Additional children at $26 each.
3. Group Event Packages: Group event package at $300 for up to 15 children from schools, PTOs, camps, and 501(c)(3) organizations. Includes two hours unlimited rides, popcorn, drink, and balloon. Additional children at $20 each.
4. Concessions: On-site concession stand serving hot dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy, popcorn, frozen treats, slush puppies, and beverages. Revenue from food and beverage sales within the park.
5. Miniature Golf: 18-hole Championship Miniature Golf at $8.00 per player. Children 5 and under play for $2.00 when accompanied by a full-price player.
6. Merchandise: Online store sales of branded merchandise including t-shirts (youth and infant sizes), stickers, and apparel. Available through shop.memphiskiddiepark.com.
7. Event Deposits: $100 non-refundable deposits for birthday party and group event reservations, processed through the online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Memphis Kiddie Park operates a single-site family amusement park featuring 11 restored vintage kiddie rides designed for children under 50 inches tall, an 18-hole Championship Miniature Golf course, and a traditional concession stand. The park generates revenue through pay-as-you-go ride tickets (sold individually, in strips of 10, books of 25, or Season Paks of 110), birthday party packages, group event packages for schools and nonprofits, miniature golf admissions, on-site food and beverage concessions, and online branded merchandise.

Product overview

Memphis Kiddie Park is a family-owned amusement park offering a single-site experience with 11 classic amusement rides designed for children under 50 inches tall, an 18-hole Championship Miniature Golf course, and a concession stand. The park operates on a pay-as-you-go ticket model with tickets, passes, and event packages. Core products include individual ride tickets (single, strip, book, Season Pak), the miniature golf attraction, and merchandise. The park's revenue is driven by per-ride ticketing, with bundled ticket packages offering nearly 50% savings, plus birthday party and group event packages, and an online merchandise store. The Birthday Club loyalty program provides email marketing and free ticket incentives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Memphis Championship Miniature Golf: An 18-hole championship miniature golf course originally constructed in 1962, designed as a skill course with a classic test of skill where skilled golfers can score a hole-in-one.

Products and services

• Season Pak (110 ride tickets) A value bundle of 110 ride tickets for $185.00 ($1.68 per ticket) including two coupons for 25% off up to four games of miniature golf. Tickets never expire and can be carried over across multiple visits.
• Book of 25 ride tickets A bundle of 25 ride tickets for $49.50 ($1.98 per ticket) including coupons for savings on concessions and miniature golf. Tickets never expire.
• Miniature Golf (18-hole championship course) 18-hole Championship Miniature Golf course priced at $8.00 per player (children 5 and under play for $2.00 with a full-price player). A classic skill course where skilled golfers can score a hole-in-one.
• Birthday Party Package All-inclusive hosted birthday party at $260 for up to 10 children including two hours of unlimited rides and miniature golf, one hour in dedicated party area, balloon, and birthday t-shirt. Additional children at $26 each. $100 non-refundable deposit required.
• Group Event Package Group event package at $300 for up to 15 children from schools, PTOs, camps, and 501(c)(3) organizations. Includes two hours of unlimited rides, popcorn, drink, and balloon. Additional children at $20 each. $100 deposit required.
• Party / Group Event Deposit $100 non-refundable deposit required to reserve birthday party or group event bookings. Non-refundable except under specific circumstances including cancellation 7+ days prior or weather cancellation.
• Concessions (food and beverage) Traditional amusement park concession stand offering hot dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy, popcorn, frozen treats, fruit cups, slush puppies, and various beverages for on-site consumption.
• Kiddie Rides (11 classic attractions) 11 classic amusement rides designed for children under 50 inches tall, including the Little Dipper (certified oldest continuously operating steel coaster in North America), Merry-Go-Round, Pony Carts, Boats, Ferris Wheel, Jeeps, Sky Fighters, Electric Roadway, Turtle Chase, MKP Airways, and Big Creek & Memphis Railway. Operated on pay-per-ride basis.
• Branded Youth T-Shirts 100% cotton branded youth t-shirts in sizes XS to XL priced at $18.00 each. Available colors: Royal Blue, Hot Pink, Kelly Green, Purple, Red.
• Branded "Kiddie" Infant/Toddler T-Shirts T-shirts sized for infant and toddler customers in 12mo, 24mo/2T, and 4T sizes. Available colors: Royal Blue, Cotton Candy Pink, Red, Purple, Green.
• Memphis Kiddie Park Sticker 2.97" x 3" laminated diecut branded sticker suitable for water bottles, notebooks, or sticker collections. Priced at $3.00 including sales tax.
• Birthday Club Loyalty Program Free membership program that emails birthday greetings to each registered child with a coupon for 5 free ride tickets, plus exclusive content and promotional coupons throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oldest continuously operating steel roller coaster in North America (Little Dipper)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cleveland MetroparksminorOthersAdjacent to Big Creek Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace. The Metroparks maintain picnic grounds and playing fields nearby that the park recommends to guests for pre/post visit picnics. No formal partnership arrangement described, but a community adjacency relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dutch Wonderland: Lancaster, PA family amusement park specifically designed for young children, with rides, attractions, and a dedicated 'kingdom' for kids — closely comparable to Memphis Kiddie Park in target demographic (toddlers through young children) and ride-park format.
• Adventureland (Long Island): Farmingdale, NY family-owned regional amusement park with classic rides and family attractions. Comparable small-format, family-run regional park serving local family audiences.
• Waldameer Park: Erie, PA family amusement park operating since 1896 with vintage rides, a historic wooden roller coaster, and adjacent water park. Comparable as a heritage regional park mixing classic rides with modern family amenities in the same Midwestern/Rust Belt geography.
• Clementon Park & Splash World: Clementon, NJ regional amusement park and water park offering family rides and attractions in the Northeast U.S. Comparable regional single-site family park with mixed rides and water attractions.
• Kennywood: West Mifflin, PA historic regional amusement park (since 1898) operating classic rides and roller coasters in a single-site format. Comparable heritage-driven regional park serving family audiences with vintage mechanical rides.
• Lake Compounce: Bristol, CT family amusement park operating since 1846 (America's oldest continuously operating amusement park), combining vintage rides, a wooden coaster, and a water park. Comparable heritage-driven regional park anchored by classic mechanical rides.
• Quassy Amusement Park: Middlebury, CT family-owned regional amusement park operating since 1908, featuring classic rides and a wooden roller coaster. Highly comparable small-footprint, family-owned, vintage-ride-driven operation.
• Idlewild & SoakZone: Ligonier, PA historic regional amusement park (since 1878) featuring Story Book Forest and other attractions aimed at young children. Highly comparable in scale, family-with-young-children positioning, and multi-generational heritage appeal.
• Seabreeze Amusement Park: Rochester, NY family amusement park operating since 1879, one of the oldest in the U.S. Comparable as a heritage single-site regional park with classic rides and family-entertainment positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cedar Point: Sandusky, OH destination amusement park owned by Cedar Fair and widely regarded as the roller coaster capital of the world. While much larger and more ride-intensive, it is the most prominent Ohio-based amusement park and competes for the same regional family tourist wallet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MemphisKiddiePark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/memphis-entertainment-group

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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