Kings Dominion

Kings Dominion
Previously known as Paramount's Kings Dominion, 1993–2006
LocationDoswell, Virginia, U.S.
Coordinates37°50′24″N 77°26′42″W / 37.840°N 77.445°W / 37.840; -77.445
StatusOperating
OpenedMay 3, 1975;
49 years ago
 (1975-05-03)[1]
OwnerSix Flags
General managerBridgette Bywater (2021–present)[2][3]
Operating seasonMarch through December
Area280 acres (1.1 km2)
Attractions
Total48
Roller coasters13
Water rides2
Websitekingsdominion.com
Kings Dominion is located in the United States
Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion is located in Virginia
Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion

Kings Dominion is an amusement park in Doswell, Virginia, United States, twenty miles (30 km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120 km) south of Washington, D.C. Owned and operated by Six Flags, 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 Commonwealth of Virginia, "Old Dominion."

  1. ^ a b "Big day arrives for Kings Dominion". Free Lance-Star. Fredericksburg, Virginia. May 3, 1975. p. 2.
  2. ^ "Kings Dominion GM retiring after 40-plus years with theme park and parent company". Richmond Times Dispatch. 20 October 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "A Detailed History of Kings Dominion's General Managers". ParkFans.net. 8 January 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.