Lagoon Amusement Park sits in Farmington, Utah, about 18 miles north of Salt Lake City, and traces its roots back to a lakeside resort called Lake Park that opened in 1886. When the Great Salt Lake receded and stranded the original site, Simon Bamberger moved the buildings to Farmington, and Lagoon opened there on July 12, 1896. Still family-owned today, Lagoon ranks among the oldest continuously operated amusement parks in the United States.
The park spans about 95 acres divided into five areas — the Midway, Pioneer Village, the Lagoon-A-Beach water park, Kiddieland, and the upcharge X-Venture Zone — and mixes a 1921 wooden coaster with modern steel launch rides, a seasonal water park, and a Halloween-season haunted event. Below is everything you need to plan a visit: current hours and ticket structure, parking and locker prices, height requirements for every coaster, the full ride lineup, and the best days to go if you want short lines.
Quick Answer
Lagoon Amusement Park is a family-owned park in Farmington, Utah, open on a seasonal schedule roughly from late March through October, plus a fall Frightmares event that runs into early November. Ticket pricing is based on height rather than age — guests 48 inches and taller need a Regular ticket, shorter guests get the lower-priced Youth ticket, and children under 24 months are admitted free. Parking is billed separately at three tiers (standard, preferred, and RV/oversized), and most major coasters require a minimum height of 42 to 48 inches.
Planning Your Visit: Hours, Tickets & Parking
Lagoon runs on a seasonal calendar rather than year-round hours. Expect weekend-only operation in the shoulder months of spring and fall, daily operation through the summer peak with gates typically opening around 10 a.m., and a switch to evening-only hours (roughly 5–11 p.m.) during the fall Frightmares event. The park is closed in winter, and daily hours shift week to week for weather and demand, so always confirm the current calendar on Lagoon’s official schedule page before you go.
Ticket pricing at Lagoon is based on guest height, not age: there’s a Regular ticket tier for guests 48 inches and taller and a lower-priced Youth tier for guests under 48 inches, with children under 24 months admitted free. Frequent visitors can buy a Season Passport instead of single-day tickets, and discounted passport pricing is typically available earlier in the year before the season starts. General admission covers unlimited rides, Lagoon-A-Beach (in season), Pioneer Village, and live entertainment. For current ticket, passport, and package prices, check Lagoon’s official tickets page.
Parking is charged per vehicle and separate from admission: a standard lot, a closer-in preferred lot, and an RV/oversized-vehicle option, with a season parking pass also sold for repeat visitors. A free drop-off area south of the entrance billboard is available for guests being dropped off rather than parking. Full current parking rates, locker fees, and ticket bundles are listed on the official Lagoon FAQ page.
Height Requirements: Which Rides Can You Ride?
Because Lagoon prices tickets by height, it makes sense that most of its thrill rides also gate access by height rather than age. Cannibal, the park’s steepest drop coaster, has the tallest minimum at 48 inches. The classic wooden Roller Coaster, Wild Mouse, Spider, and Wicked each require 46 inches, while The Bat requires 42 inches. The gentler family coasters — BomBora and Primordial — open up at 36 inches, making them the best first “real” coasters for younger kids.
Lagoon also layers in supervision rules for riders who are just under the cutoff: guests between roughly 36 and 48 inches must ride with a supervising companion in the adjacent seat on many attractions, and guests under 36 inches need an adult in the same row on the rides that allow them at all. Because exact minimums are set per ride and can change, check the ride-by-ride breakdown on Lagoon’s official master index page before you build a day around a specific attraction for a shorter rider.
The Complete Ride & Roller Coaster Lineup
Lagoon’s coaster collection currently runs ten roller coasters spanning more than a century of design. The oldest and most famous is simply named Roller Coaster, a wooden ride designed by John A. Miller that opened July 15, 1921, standing 62 feet tall and running 2,500 feet of track at speeds up to 45 mph. It survived a 1953 fire, earned American Coaster Enthusiasts Landmark status in 2005, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012; New Millennium Flyer trains arrived in 2018 to keep the century-old layout running smoothly.
The rest of the lineup mixes eras and styles: Colossus the Fire Dragon (1983) is a Schwarzkopf double-looping steel coaster; Puff the Little Fire Dragon (1985) is a gentle Zierer family coaster; Wild Mouse (1998) and Spider (2003) are compact Maurer AG steel coasters with sharp, whip-like turns; Bat (2005) is a Vekoma suspended family coaster; Wicked (2007), built by Zierer, fires riders up a 110-foot tower with two linear launches and a zero-g roll; BomBora (2011) is a gentler family steel coaster in Kiddieland; Cannibal (2015) uses an enclosed vertical elevator lift to carry riders 208 feet up before a 116-degree drop that was, at opening, the steepest beyond-vertical drop angle in the country; and Primordial (2023) is a 4D interactive dark-ride coaster that blends screen-based storytelling with a physical steel track.
Two lineup changes are worth knowing before you plan a visit. Jet Star 2, a longtime steel coaster, closed for good on November 9, 2025, after reaching the end of its service life, so it’s no longer part of a current-day visit. And for 2026, Lagoon added Nutcracker, an S&S Screamin’ Swing thrill ride that flies riders in wide arcs nearly 150 feet above the Midway — the park’s newest attraction outside the coaster lineup. Check the official Lagoon rides page for the up-to-date roster before you plan a trip around a specific ride.
Bag Policy, Lockers & What to Bring
Loose articles — purses, bags, backpacks, waist packs, and similar items — aren’t allowed on most rides, and cell phones must be secured while riding. Lagoon recommends leaving belongings in a locker or with a non-rider. Lockers are available near the park entrance and at Lagoon-A-Beach in three sizes, and free short-term lockers are also provided near several of the more extreme rides so you don’t have to pay just to ride Cannibal or Primordial.
Outside food and beverages, including coolers, are allowed inside the park, but they’re not permitted inside Lagoon-A-Beach or the Biergarten & Restaurant, and unattended alcohol in a cooler isn’t permitted anywhere. If you’re packing a cooler for a full day, plan to eat before or after your water park time rather than trying to bring it poolside.
Best Time to Visit: Crowds & Wait Times
Lagoon doesn’t offer a Fastpass or skip-the-line option, so timing your visit matters more than at parks with paid line-skipping. Monday through Wednesday tend to be the lightest days, while Saturdays draw the biggest crowds. Within the season, May and late September (after Utah schools are back in session) are typically the calmest stretches, since the park is only open on weekends during those shoulder periods.
If you’re visiting during peak summer, arrive 15–30 minutes before the posted opening time and head straight for Cannibal or Lagoon-A-Beach, since the water park often reaches its guest capacity on hot days. Frightmares, running from mid-September through early November, draws the park’s largest crowds of the season, so budget extra time for the haunted attractions’ lines if you’re visiting then.
Lagoon-A-Beach Water Park & Other Areas
Lagoon-A-Beach is the park’s water park section, typically operating from late May through the first week of September, and it’s included with regular park admission rather than sold as a separate ticket. Kiddieland offers smaller-scale rides for young children, while the upcharge X-Venture Zone adds attractions like a sky ride and go-carts that carry their own per-ride fees on top of general admission.
Pioneer Village, a collection of preserved 19th-century buildings and artifacts within the park, closes about an hour before the rest of the park each day, so it’s worth visiting earlier rather than saving it for the end of your day.
History and Cultural Legacy
Lagoon’s stage hosted Big Band-era legends including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller, and the park closed for three seasons during World War II before rebounding. It has also served as a filming location for television and movies since the 1960s and was referenced by The Beach Boys in 1965, cementing its place in regional pop culture well beyond its rides.
Lagoon Amusement Park visitor guide FAQs
What are Lagoon Amusement Park’s hours?
Lagoon operates seasonally, generally with weekend-only hours in spring and fall, daily hours through the summer, and evening-only hours during the fall Frightmares event; it’s closed in winter. Exact daily hours change through the season, so check the official schedule at lagoonpark.com before visiting.
How much are tickets and parking at Lagoon?
Lagoon prices tickets by guest height rather than age, with a Regular tier for taller guests and a lower-priced Youth tier for shorter guests. Parking is billed separately per vehicle across standard, preferred, and RV/oversized tiers. Current prices are listed on the official Lagoon tickets page.
What are the height requirements for Lagoon’s roller coasters?
Minimums range from 36 inches for family coasters like BomBora and Primordial up to 48 inches for Cannibal. Roller Coaster, Wild Mouse, Spider, and Wicked require 46 inches, and The Bat requires 42 inches. Riders between roughly 36 and 48 inches often need an adult companion in the same row.
How many roller coasters does Lagoon have?
Lagoon currently runs ten roller coasters: Roller Coaster, Colossus the Fire Dragon, Puff the Little Fire Dragon, Wild Mouse, Spider, The Bat, Wicked, BomBora, Cannibal, and Primordial. Jet Star 2 was retired at the end of the 2025 season and is no longer running.
Can you bring outside food into Lagoon?
Yes, outside food, drinks, and coolers are generally allowed in the main park, but they’re not permitted inside Lagoon-A-Beach or the Biergarten & Restaurant, and unattended alcohol in a cooler isn’t allowed anywhere in the park.
What’s the best day to visit Lagoon to avoid crowds?
Monday through Wednesday tend to have the shortest lines, while Saturdays are the busiest. Visiting in May or late September, when schools are back in session, also means lighter crowds than peak summer.
Is admission free for young children at Lagoon?
Yes, children under 24 months are admitted free and can ride suitable attractions at no charge, though most thrill rides still enforce their own height minimums regardless of age.
Is there a new ride at Lagoon for 2026?
Yes, Nutcracker, an S&S Screamin’ Swing ride that lifts riders in wide arcs nearly 150 feet above the Midway, debuted as part of the 2026 season.
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