Frontier City

Frontier City is Oklahoma City's premier amusement park delivering thrills for the whole family with over 30 rides ranging from gentle kiddie attractions to heart-pounding roller coasters. This Wild West-themed park combines classic amusement park excitement with water rides, live entertainment, and plenty of shaded areas for breaks between adventures.

• ✓Diamondback roller coaster with intense loops and drops for thrill-seekers
• ✓Cowpoke Cove,a dedicated area with 8+ rides designed specifically for younger children
• ✓Renegade Rapids water raft ride perfect for cooling off on hot Oklahoma days
• ✓Wild West gunfighter shows and street entertainment adding immersive themed fun
• ✓Brain Drain,the park's newest extreme thrill ride with a 90-degree drop

1. 1.Arrive at opening time (usually 10:30 AM) to hit popular roller coasters before lines get long,the Diamondback and Silver Bullet can have 45+ minute waits by midday
2. 2.Bring swimsuits and towels for the water rides and splash areas, especially Renegade Rapids and the log flume, as kids will get soaked
3. 3.Download the Frontier City app before you visit to check real-time wait times and locate family restrooms and nursing stations
4. 4.Pack refillable water bottles,fill stations are available throughout the park, saving money and keeping kids hydrated in the Oklahoma heat
5. 5.Visit on weekdays during the school year (April-May or September) for dramatically shorter lines and more personal space

Visit on weekdays in late April, May, or September for the best combination of good weather and smaller crowds. Arrive right at opening to maximize ride time before afternoon heat peaks and lines grow. Avoid summer weekends and holidays when wait times are longest.

Admission runs around $45-65 per person with season passes offering good value for multiple visits; parking is an additional fee. The park offers both counter-service restaurants and snack stands, though outside food and drinks (except water) are not permitted. Stroller and wheelchair rentals are available.

Frontier City operates seasonally from late March/early April through October, with limited weekend-only operations in spring and fall. The park offers special events like Fright Fest in October with Halloween-themed activities. Summer months (June-August) feature daily operations with extended evening hours.

Stop by Tex-Mex favorite Ted's Cafe Escondido about 5 miles south for family-style portions and a kids menu, or grab burgers and shakes at locally-loved Tucker's Onion Burgers just 10 minutes away on NW Expressway.