While Six Flags Great America is known for its massive roller coasters, did you know there’s also tons of fun to be had for the toddler set? My kids, ages 6 and 3, could spend an entire weekend at Six Flags, and still not cover all of the rides and attractions! Below are some of our “must-dos” organized by section of the park.
Camp Cartoon
Sprocket Rockets
Minimum height: 36”
The perfect first roller coaster ride for any child, the Sprocket Rockets goes around curves, up hills and down small dips.
Yogi’s Yahoo River
Minimum height: None (54” maximum)
Designed for the tiniest of tots, the littlest ones can sit in the front or back of a boat, steer and ring a bell as the ride goes around.
Carousel Plaza
Columbia Carousel
Minimum height: None, but adults must stand behind any child under 42”
Kids of all ages will love a giant, nostalgic carousel in the center of the park.
County Fair
Buccaneer Battle
Minimum height: 36″ with adult, 48″ to ride alone
Kids will enjoy jumping into this interactive pirate ship and aiming their water squirters at passersby and other ships.
Hometown Square
Lady Bugs
Minimum height: 36”
Hop on these cute ladybugs and go for a spin! Kids will like pretending to steer with driving wheels in the front and back of each bug.
Red Baron
Minimum height: 36”
Kids can fly their own World War 1 plane replica, controlling how high or low their plane goes with the push of a button.
The Lobster
Minimum height: 36” with adult, 42″ to ride alone
A classic ride that’s fun for the whole family, experience the shakes and wiggles as an octopus tries to shake a lobster off its tail.
Kidzpopolis
Bouncer
Minimum height: None with adult
Kids can grab a seat on a tree trunk, and they are hoisted into the air and dropped at relatively fast speeds.
Krazy Kars
Minimum height: None with adult
Another low impact ride for kids who want to sit back and pretend to drive around in a bright-colored car through the country-esque roads.
Krazy Kups
Minimum height: None with adult
What child can’t resist a spinning teacup ride? Kiddos can grab hold of the center disc to control how fast their individual cup twirls.
Splish Splash Zone
Minimum height: None
The star of Kidzopolous, kids can run through water geysers, shower falls and run through a playground complete with a slide.
Up, Up & Away
Minimum height: None with adult
A great up-in-the-air ride that spins around, kids can get a great view of the park.
ZoomJets
Minimum height: None with adult
Similar to the Red Baron, kids can control the height of their plane in this slowly moving circular motion ride.
Mardi Gras
Big Easy Balloons
Minimum height: None with adult
Climb into one of the green, yellow, and purple colorful striped balloon baskets and get ready to lift into the air on this mild hot air balloon ride. On an especially hot day, the breeze on this ride can’t be beat.
River Rocker
Minimum height: 36″ with adult
This ship rocks up and back to dizzying heights, 180 degrees into the sky until the whole vessel is practically vertical!
Yankee Harbor
Yankee Clipper
Minimum height: 36″ with adult
Let the family cool off in this traditional flume ride with a surprisingly deep, 60-foot drop (hold your child tight on this one).
Yukon Territory
Little Dipper
Minimum height: 36″ with adult
Another great option as a first roller coaster, the Little Dipper takes kids and their families through a 700-foot track, complete with moderate dips and turns.
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