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PA HR448
Resolution
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Stehr
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AI Summary
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Designates July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the park's 100th anniversary of operation
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Knoebels Amusement Resort, located in Elysburg, is the largest free admission amusement park in the United States and has been family-owned since the Knoebel family purchased the land in 1828 for $932
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The park opened on July 4, 1926, with a restaurant, steam-powered carousel, and "The Crystal Pool" concrete swimming pool
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Currently spans 150 acres with 64 attractions including roller coasters and water rides, and has endured major flooding events in 1972, 1975, 1996, 2004, 2006, and 2011
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Referred to the Committee on Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development on March 23, 2026
Legislative Description
Designating July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania, celebrating 100 years of operation in this Commonwealth.
Last Action
Reported as committed
4/28/2026