JOYLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
500 Canyon Lake Drive, Lubbock, TX 79401 Directions
Since 1948
Here’s The Deal:
"Joyland Amusement Park opened its legacy of entertainment in the late 1940s under the name of Mackenzie Park Playground. Through the years, it entertained thousands of souls in the West TX region. By the late 1960s, the amusement park had started to deteriorate along with the Mackenzie Park neighborhood. After the park was decided, Joyland Amusement Park would be the original signature. Joyland is now in its second period of family operation; David Dean has been involved in works, maintenance, and management since 1973. In 2019, Katie Dean celebrated her 100th birthday at the place with many friends, family, and former workers. It has excellent trips and attractions, over 30 in all, ranging from water coaster to roller coasters to younger rides and family classics, like the colorful carousel, a wide assortment of food favorites, and group outing facilities. Joyland Amusement Park is a place where family, friends, and co-workers can receive fun times and build unforgettable memories."
SPECIALTY:
Antique Cars, Big Trucks, Boats, Helicopters, Dragon Wagon, Rock-It Express, Sky Fighters, Whip Ride, Dizzy Dragons, Carousel, Bumper Cars, Sky Ride, Train, X-Treme, Grizzly, Daredevil Drop, Galaxi Coaster, Mad Mouse, Musik Express, Roll-O-Plane, Scrambler, Space Shuttle, Spider, Tilt-a-Whirl, Trabant, Big Splash Water Slide & Vortex Water Coaster
Price: Junior or Senior Armband - $19.75
Regular Armband - $23
General Admissions - $6.75
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LUBBOCK WATER RAMPAGE
6602 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock, TX 79407 Directions
Since 1985
Here’s The Deal:
"Lubbock Water Rampage has been served in the neighborhood area for 35 years in this amusement park industry. Their family water park gives a wave pool, lazy river, kiddie pool, water slides, and party grounds; the park attractions are intended to be fun for both kids and grown-ups. Their rides and attractions produce unique adventures and thrills that can be allowed for all aged peoples. Your safety is their top priority at Lubbock Water Rampage. You can keep your next birthday party at Water Rampage or have an after-hours journey as part of a corporate retreat."
SPECIALTY:
Lazy River, Kiddie Pool, Water Slides, Dumping Bucket, Pirate Ship, Party Pavilions, Wave Pool, Big Wave and Baby Pool, Movie Nights, Captain Morgan's Rum Point & Pirate Village
Price: Tube & Taxes Included - $25
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THUNDER ZONE FAMILY FUN
2769 North Frankford Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79416 Directions
Since 2002
Here’s The Deal:
"Thunder Zone Family Fun is a premiere entertainment destination in the Lubbock community. The park's received more than hundreds of customers due to every month. Their new laser tag is up and running, and they have new guns and a redesigned laser tag room, no vest to put on so the young ones can participate too and see your final scores on the large screen to play for the whole family. Their teams are must watched for a child under ten years old must be completed by an adult, and food or drinks are not authorized in the laser tag zone. If you want to Bullit with karts, you must be 52" tall and 13 years past to drive these, and you must be able to touch the foot pedals; the rookie kart needs for must be 48" height to drive."
SPECIALTY:
Game Room, Go-Karts, Cosmic Golf, Lazer Tag, Arcade Games & Kids Party Area
Price: Starts from $6