Silverwood Theme Park

Infobox Amusement park
name = Silverwood Theme Park
location = Athol, Idaho
opening_date = June 1986
season = May through September
rides = Over 65
coasters = 5
water_rides = 3
owner = Gary Norton
homepage = [http://www.silverwoodthemepark.com/ Silverwood Theme Park.com]

Silverwood Theme Park is an amusement park located in northern Idaho, United States near the town of Athol on highway US 95. Owner Gary Norton opened the park in June 1986, and originally included a few carnival rides, a main street with shops, and an authentic steam train that traveled in a 30-minute loop around the owner's property. As the years went by, Silverwood expanded by adding more rides and attractions. In later years, the park's popularity soared with the opening of the popular Timber Terror (1996) and Tremors (1999) wooden roller coasters. In 2006, Silverwood introduced Panic Plunge - the 141 ft. drop tower.

For the 2008 season, Silverwood installed a relocated Giant Inverted Boomerang roller coaster renamed Aftershock [http://www.silverwoodthemepark.com/coaster-video.php Giant Inverted Boomerang roller coaster at Silverwood] ] .
Garfield is the official mascot of Silverwood Theme Park.

Boulder Beach In 2003, - a 12-acre themed water park - opened adjacent to Silverwood Theme Park. Boulder Beach shares its main gate with Silverwood, meaning that visitors to Silverwood also are admitted to Boulder Beach for one price. Boulder Beach includes various water slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. The addition of the water park proved popular and turned Silverwood into a multiple-day destination.

Tremors Tenth Anniversary

As part of Tremors' tenth anniversary, Silverwood has announced plans to celebrate the anniversary, including videos on the park's website, events held to recognize the anniversary, and possibly a retracking during the 2008/2009 off-season. [http://www.silverwoodthemepark.com/tremors.php 10 Years of Tremors. . . Let the Celebration Begin!] ]

2009 Admission Costs

Admission into the park includes all rides, attractions, and shows. Price also includes admission to Boulder Beach Water Park. (add 6.0% percent Idaho sales tax to all prices)

One Day General Admission $40.99

One Day Children 3-7 & Seniors age 65 and older $21.99

Two Day General Admission $64.99

Two Day Children 3-7 & Seniors age 65 and older $34.99

Season Pass Single (Pass Holder Admitted Only) $139.99 each

Season Pass Gold (Pass Holder + 2 Guests Per Day) $369.99 each

Parking Fee $4.00

External links

* [http://www.silverwoodthemepark.com/ Silverwoodthemepark.com] Official Site
* [http://www.rollercoasteralley.com/ Roller Coaster Alley] Unofficial site with message boards, park information, a Silverwood Wiki, and more.

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