Knoebels Amusement Resort is my favorite amusement park of all time. It holds a special place in my heart because it has so many unique characteristics that set it apart from most other amusement parks. Not only is it independently owned and operated even after 100 years, but it also offers free parking and admission with the option to purchase individual ride tickets or an all-day wristband (except on weekends). Plus, the food and beverages are affordable yet phenomenal. And they have a wide selection to satisfy the most discriminating appetites.

This cannot be said about most other parks.

Knoebels first opened in July of 1926 and has grown to a total of 64 rides including 6 roller coasters, one of which is a one-of-a-kind trackless wooden bobsled roller coaster, the only one of its kind in existence. What's more impressive is that three of the rollercoasters were rescue efforts from other parks; The Phoenix was rescued from a park in Texas that was closing, The Twister was rescued from a park in Colorado that was moving, and The Black Diamond was rescued from Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks.

Another thing I love about Knoebels is their staff; they have the same staff working at the park season after season rather than cycling through high school and college students every season. This creates an atmosphere where everyone knows each other by name.

The food options are endless at Knoebels; everything from pierogies to pizza. They have two carousels, one of which is one of only 15 remaining carousels in the entire world with a working brass ring dispenser; if you grab it successfully, you score a ticket for a free ride. And ride tickets never expire! The other carousel is one only two remaining Stein & Goldstein carousel in the whole entire world.

Knoebels also has two miniature train rides: One fueled by coal like a real steam train known as Old Smokey Train while Pioneer Train takes riders on 1.5-mile ride through heavily wooded areas of the park where you can view wildlife.

Another highlight of the park is the Ferris wheel. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Pennsylvania. 

And let's not forget about the haunted house. It's one of the best in America. So good that it is consistently rated as such. In fact, it's an upcharge, meaning that it is not included with the wristband. 

Let's also not forget that they still have a bonafide swimming pool, which are very rare in amusement parks nowadays. Most parks just have wavepools and water slides.  

Therefore we urge everyone to sign this petition to add Knoebel's Amusement Resort to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a unique one-of-a-kind amusement park that is underrated compared to other amusement parks in Pennsylvania, and it deserves recognition for its contributions to the amusement park industry.

If you think this park deserves more special recognition than what it has already gotten, you are not alone. Sign this petition to preserve this park. I am counting on your support.