Kings Dominion
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Kings Dominion is an amusement park in the eastern United States, located in Doswell, Virginia, twenty miles (30 km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120 km) south of Washington, D.C. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the 280-acre (1.1 km2) park opened to the public on May 3, 1975,[1] and features more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including 13 roller coasters and a 20-acre (8.1 ha) water park. Its name is derived from the name of its sister park, Kings Island near Cincinnati, and the nickname for the state of Virginia, "Old Dominion."
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Previously known as Paramount's Kings Dominion, 1993–2006 | |
Location | Doswell, Virginia, U.S. |
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Coordinates | 37.840°N 77.445°W / 37.840; -77.445 |
Status | Operating |
Opened | May 3, 1975; 48 years ago (1975-05-03)[1] |
Owner | Cedar Fair |
General manager | Bridgette Bywater (2021–present)[2][3] |
Operating season | March through December |
Area | 280 acres (1.1 km2) |
Attractions | |
Total | 48 |
Roller coasters | 13 |
Water rides | 2 |
Website | kingsdominion.com |
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