Trimper Rides of Ocean City

Trimper Rides is a beloved Ocean City institution offering three generations of family fun since 1893. This historic boardwalk amusement park features over 100 rides ranging from gentle kiddie attractions to the thrilling 1902 wooden Haunted House coaster, plus classic arcade games and carnival attractions that create nostalgic memories for parents while delighting kids of all ages.

• ✓Historic 1902 Haunted House wooden roller coaster,one of the oldest operating coasters in America
• ✓Antique 1912 hand-carved carousel with beautifully restored animals
• ✓Massive two-story arcade with classic games, skee-ball, and prize redemption
• ✓Tidal Wave ride and other family-friendly thrill rides
• ✓Kiddie Land area with pint-sized rides perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

1. 1.Visit on weekday evenings (after 7pm) for shorter lines and a magical atmosphere with all the lights glowing along the boardwalk
2. 2.Purchase an unlimited ride wristband if you're staying more than 2 hours,it pays for itself quickly and eliminates the stress of rationing tickets with multiple kids
3. 3.Don't miss the antique 1912 Herschell-Spillman carousel with hand-carved animals,it's a beautiful photo opportunity and piece of amusement park history
4. 4.Bring hand wipes and sanitizer as kids will be touching arcade games and ride equipment, and facilities can get busy during peak summer hours
5. 5.Park in the municipal lots along the boardwalk rather than searching for street parking,it's easier to find and safer for walking with young children

Visit on weekday evenings during shoulder seasons (May-June or September) for pleasant weather, smaller crowds, and the best experience. Avoid Saturday afternoons in July-August when the park is most crowded and wait times are longest.

Rides operate on a ticket or wristband system with individual ride tickets available for purchase or unlimited wristbands for all-day access. The park has snack stands and a restaurant on-site, though many families prefer to eat dinner on the boardwalk before visiting.

The park operates primarily from late March through October, with daily operations during summer months (June-August) and weekend-only operations in spring and fall. Extended hours during peak summer season. Closed November through early March except for special holiday events.

Thrasher's French Fries (cash-only Ocean City institution just steps away on the boardwalk) and Dumser's Dairyland for ice cream and casual family dining are both within easy walking distance.