Sight guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Visiting Family Kingdom Amusement Park
An old-fashioned seaside amusement park across Ocean Boulevard from the beach, with rides for small children, a log flume and the Swamp Fox, a wooden roller coaster dating from 1966.
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Quick answer
Family Kingdom Amusement Park is a theme park in Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk, Myrtle Beach. Allow 2–4 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids and after dark
- Best months
- April and September–October
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About Family Kingdom Amusement Park
An old-fashioned seaside amusement park across Ocean Boulevard from the beach, with rides for small children, a log flume and the Swamp Fox, a wooden roller coaster dating from 1966. A separate oceanfront water park sits across the road. Entry is free, and rides are paid for with tickets or wristbands.
Tip: Buy a wristband if your children will ride more than a handful of times.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–4 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk, oceanfront hotels, arcades and the SkyWheel along Ocean Boulevard.
Best time to visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- October: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- September: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Myrtle Beach itinerary visits Family Kingdom Amusement Park on day 1, together with Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, SkyWheel Myrtle Beach and Mini golf on Kings Highway.
- No. 3 of the 15 sights in our Myrtle Beach things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Myrtle Beach with kids.
Near Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Within walking distance of Family Kingdom Amusement Park (straight-line distances):
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade — about 1.8 km away, 1–2 hours, free
If you like Family Kingdom Amusement Park
- Mini golf on Kings Highway — Central Myrtle Beach, 1 hour per course
- Broadway at the Beach — Central Myrtle Beach, Half a day
- Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre — Grand Strand, 2–2.5 hours
Staying near Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Stay in Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk ($$) to walk here: oceanfront hotels, arcades and the SkyWheel along Ocean Boulevard. All areas to stay in Myrtle Beach.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Family Kingdom Amusement Park?
Plan 2–4 hours. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade is about 1.8 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Family Kingdom Amusement Park free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park?
April and September–October, the quietest of the good months. Buy a wristband if your children will ride more than a handful of times.
+Do I need to book Family Kingdom Amusement Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Family Kingdom Amusement Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is built for family holidays: gentle beaches with lifeguards in season, oceanfront hotels with lazy rivers, mini golf on every corner and attractions from aquariums to old-fashioned amusement parks.