Oklahoma City's Frontier City Amusement Park

In Short:

With a Wild West theme, Frontier City is Oklahoma City's premiere amusement park. It originally opened in 1958, utilizing the western town created for the Oklahoma State Fair, and quickly became a top city attraction.

Owned and operated by Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. before being sold in early 2007 to Florida-based PARC 7F-Operations Corp, Frontier City boasts roller-coasters, other thrill rides, children's rides, games, concerts and more.

Location:

Frontier City is located in northeast Oklahoma City along I-35, between Hefner Road and NE 122 Street. After exiting I-35, get on N I-35 Service Road.

Hours of Operation:

Hours vary by day and time of year, so you should always call guest services at (405) 478-2140 or check the online calendar to confirm. In general, the park is open from 10:30am-8pm on weekdays during the summer season. The park is open on Saturdays until 10pm, sometimes 11pm, but it doesn't open until noon and closes at 8pm on Sundays.

Admission:

General admission to the park is $27.99 per person, $19.99 for handicapped individuals and those under 48" tall. Children under 2 are free. Parking is $7.

For group package information, call the ticket office at (405) 478-2412, ext. 214 or check online.

Season Passes:

Frontier City Season Passes are double park, meaning they allow entrance to Frontier City and White Water Bay. They cost $64.99 and can be purchased online.

Ride and Attractions:

Frontier City has a number of rides for the adults and for the kids. If you're seeking thrills, try:

• Mindbender: 51-foot-high roller-coaster with swirling action of a swinging pendulum
• Tomahawk: Swing ride that will vault you 80 feet into the air
• Silver Bullet: Steel roller-coaster that reaches 45 mph
• Wildcat: Classic wooden roller-coaster
• Renegade Rapids: 8-person family boat ride

Coming in the summer of 2008, the 50th anniversary of the park, is Steel Lasso, a custom-built suspended coaster.If you're looking for something tamer or for the kids, consider:

• Rio Grande: Children's train ride
• O.K. Kids Corral: 2-story attraction area
• Bumper Boats: Crash derby on water
• Ferris Wheel: Classic ride with a great view of the park

To Eat or Buy:

Frontier City offers several food options from the burgers of the Saddlerock Cafe to tex-mex favorites, BBQ, pizza and sweets.

Shops sell everything from t-shirts and novelties to souvenirs and gifts. You can get a family portrait in Old West attire at Matthew Brady's Old Time Photography.

Rules:

Frontier City does not allow outside food and drinks, offensive clothing or smoking. All park visitors are required to wear a shirt and shoes, and there is no running on the grounds.

2008 Concerts:

Frontier City has a number of top concerts each summer. Here's the current schedule:

• 4/12: Thousand Foot Krutch and Wavorly
• 5/31: KC and the Sunshine Band
• 6/7: Jason Boland & the Stragglers, No Justice, Micky & the Motorcars
• 6/14: Rick Springfield
• 6/28: Aly & AJ
• 7/5: Creedence Clearwater Revisited
• 7/12: America
• 7/26: Billy Currington
• 8/9: Sanctus Real
• 8/16: Clay Walker
• 8/30: Kellie Pickler
• 8/31: Corbin Bleu

Nearby Hotels and Lodging:

• Quality Inn
  12001 NE Expressway
  Less than 1 mile from Frontier City
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• Days Inn & Suites
  12013 N I-35 & Service Rd
  Less than 1 mile from Frontier City
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• Comfort Inn
  4625 NE 120th St
  Less than 1 mile from Frontier City
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• Sleep Inn & Suites
  12024 122nd St
  Approximately 4 miles from Frontier City
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