Arrive close to opening time and head first to Frontier City’s most popular thrill rides while queues are still manageable. Start with Frontier City’s major coasters and high-thrill attractions, then make your way to the family and children’s rides. If you’re visiting with younger kids, begin with the kid-friendly attractions and themed areas before the park gets busier.
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TL;DR | Quick overview
- Ways to experience: Get 1-day admission to Frontier City, with access to the park’s rides, attractions, live entertainment, and seasonal water park when it is open.
- Additional access: Upgrade your visit with options such as parking, Fast Lane access, dining plans, and other add-ons such as flexible 1-day admission, subject to availability.
- Unique experiences: Ride family coasters and thrill rides, explore kids’ attractions, catch live entertainment, and cool off at Wildwater Bay during the water park season.
- When to book: Book ahead for weekends, holidays, and peak summer dates, when the park is likely to be busiest and popular add-ons can sell out.
- Good to know: General admission does not include parking, Fast Lane, food, or special events. Expect security screening and bag checks at the entrance, and check the operating calendar before visiting to confirm water park access.
What to expect at Frontier City
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A full day of rides and attractions
Plan for a full day of entertainment as you explore Frontier City’s mix of roller coasters, thrill rides, family attractions, and kid-friendly experiences. Whether you want to spend your day chasing adrenaline, enjoying classic amusement park rides, or simply moving between different attractions at your own pace, there’s enough variety to build a full itinerary around your interests.
Thrills for every comfort level
Frontier City caters to different levels of adventure, so you don’t have to be a thrill-seeker to enjoy the park. Test your nerve on its faster, more intense rides, then switch things up with family-friendly attractions and gentler experiences. This variety makes it easy for groups with different preferences to spend the day together while choosing rides that match their individual comfort levels.
A dedicated space for younger visitors
Families with younger children can head to the park’s kid-focused attractions for rides and experiences designed around smaller guests. These areas offer a more manageable introduction to amusement park rides, with age-appropriate options that let children enjoy the excitement without having to tackle the park’s bigger thrills. Parents can also use these attractions as easy stops between rides and other activities around the park.
Enjoy seasonal splash time
If you visit during the summer season, you can add a refreshing change of pace to your amusement park day with some splash time at the water park. Cool down in the water, take on slides, and spend some time away from the heat before returning to Frontier City’s rides and attractions.
Entertainment beyond the rides
There’s more to your Frontier City visit than rides alone, with live entertainment and other experiences adding variety to your day. Take a break from the queues, catch a show or performance when available, and use the downtime to explore different parts of the park. Combining entertainment with rides, attractions, and seasonal water park access can help you pace your visit and make the most of a full day at Frontier City.
Things to know before booking your Frontier City tickets
- What’s included with your ticket: Your standard 1-day admission ticket gives you access to Frontier City’s regular rides, attractions, and scheduled entertainment for the day.
- Seasonal Wild West Water Works water park access is included with eligible admission when the water park is operational.
- Regular live entertainment and other included park experiences are covered by admission when scheduled.
- Food, parking, lockers, Fast Lane access, cabana rentals, and select premium experiences are not included in standard admission.
- Seasonal Wild West Water Works water park access is included with eligible admission when the water park is operational.
- Park operating hours and seasonal access: Frontier City’s operating calendar varies by date, season, and special events.
- Check the official Frontier City operating calendar before your visit for the latest opening and closing times.
- If you specifically want to visit Wild West Water Works water park, confirm that the water park is open on your chosen date, as its operation is seasonal.
- Check the official Frontier City operating calendar before your visit for the latest opening and closing times.
- Accessibility: Frontier City provides accessible routes, facilities, and services for guests with mobility and other accessibility needs.
- Accessibility arrangements and ride requirements can vary by attraction, so check the park’s accessibility information before visiting.
- Wheelchairs and other mobility equipment may be available for rental, subject to availability.
- Service animals are permitted in accordance with park policies, although individual rides may have specific restrictions.
- Accessibility arrangements and ride requirements can vary by attraction, so check the park’s accessibility information before visiting.
- Add-on experiences available: You can enhance your day with optional extras depending on your plans and availability.
- Fast Lane can be purchased if you want to spend less time waiting in regular ride queues.
- Parking, dining options, and other upgrades may be available for an additional charge.
- Consider booking popular add-ons in advance during busy weekends or peak summer dates.
- Fast Lane can be purchased if you want to spend less time waiting in regular ride queues.
- Age and height restrictions: Ride access depends on individual attraction requirements, so not every ride is suitable for every guest.
- Height requirements and other safety restrictions are posted at attractions throughout the park.
- Children may need to meet minimum height requirements or ride with a supervising adult on certain attractions.
- Check the requirements before joining a queue to avoid spending time waiting for a ride your group cannot access.
- Height requirements and other safety restrictions are posted at attractions throughout the park.
Rides and attractions at Frontier City Oklahoma City
| Ride name | Description | Thrill level | Avg. wait time | Ride type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Silver Bullet | Reach high speeds on this classic steel coaster with drops, tight turns, and inversions built for serious thrill-seekers. | High | 15 min | Steel coaster |
Diamondback | Blast through a shuttle-loop layout that sends you forward and backward for a compact but intense coaster experience. | High | 10 min | Shuttle-loop coaster |
Wildcat | Take on Frontier City’s classic wooden coaster for a fast, rattling ride filled with traditional drops, turns, and airtime. | High | 15 min | Wooden coaster |
Steel Lasso | Soar above the park on Oklahoma’s suspended coaster, with your feet hanging free as the track twists through the ride. | High | 15 min | Suspended coaster |
Gunslinger | Flip, twist, and spin through a vertical thrill ride that delivers repeated changes in direction and plenty of disorienting motion. | High | 20 min | Spinning thrill ride |
Renegade Rapids | Navigate wild twists and turns on a circular raft ride that combines fast-moving rapids with a good chance of getting soaked. | Moderate | 15 min | River rapids |
Mystery River Log Flume | Climb aboard a log and drift through a water-filled course before finishing with a splashy drop. | Moderate | 10 min | Log flume |
Grand Centennial Ferris Wheel | Take a slower ride above Frontier City in a gondola-style Ferris wheel, offering elevated views across the park and Oklahoma City. | Low | 10 min | Ferris wheel |
Sidewinder | Spin through a classic Scrambler-style ride as the cars swing around and change direction for a dizzying family thrill. | Moderate | 10 min | Spinning ride |
Prairie Schooner | Swing back and forth aboard a large ship-style ride, building momentum with each pass for a classic amusement-park thrill. | Moderate | 5 min | Pendulum ride |
Visiting Frontier City with kids
Frontier City is a family-friendly theme park with a mix of gentle rides, kid-focused attractions, family rides, and Western-themed entertainment. Younger visitors can enjoy their own dedicated rides while older kids can move on to bigger thrills, making it easy for families with children of different ages to spend the day together.
Kid-friendly features include:
- Kids’ rides and family attractions: Frontier City has a selection of rides designed for younger guests, including gentle spinning, riding, and amusement attractions that let kids enjoy the park at a comfortable pace.
- Western-themed experiences: The park’s Old West setting adds a fun backdrop for children, with themed areas, buildings, and attractions that make the visit feel more like stepping into a frontier town than a typical amusement park.
- Family rides for all ages: Attractions such as the carousel and other family-friendly rides give parents and children opportunities to ride together, while older kids can explore more exciting attractions as they become comfortable with bigger thrills.
- Water play at Wild West Water Works: During the operating season, kids can cool off at Wild West Water Works, Frontier City’s water play area. It features slides, splash zones, and water features suited to families looking for a break from the rides.
- Rides for different age groups: Frontier City makes it possible to plan around different comfort levels, with gentler attractions for younger children and more adventurous rides for older kids and teens. Families can gradually move from easy rides to bigger thrills as children are ready.
- Shows and live entertainment: Western-themed shows and entertainment provide a change of pace between rides and give younger children something to enjoy without needing to meet a ride height requirement.
- Family-friendly food and snack stops: Food outlets around the park make it easy to take quick breaks for meals, snacks, and drinks without having to leave the park. Families can build food and rest stops into their day between attractions.
- Convenient facilities for families: Restrooms, shaded areas, and places to sit throughout the park make it easier to manage breaks, snacks, and downtime when visiting with younger children. Strollers can also be useful for families with toddlers who may tire after several hours of walking.
- Easy mix of rides and downtime: Because Frontier City combines rides, water play, food stops, and entertainment, families can alternate high-energy attractions with quieter activities instead of spending the entire day moving from one ride to another.
Itinerary for a perfect Frontier City visit
Morning
Mid-day
Move on to family-friendly rides and attractions as crowds build. Take a spin on the carousel or other family rides, explore Frontier City’s Old West-themed areas, and catch any scheduled live entertainment. Stop for lunch around midday, ideally before the busiest dining period, and take some time to rest in the shade.
Afternoon
Use the hottest part of the day for Wild West Water Works, where available, and let the kids cool off with splash features and water attractions. Older children and thrill-seekers can return to the bigger rides while younger visitors enjoy gentler attractions. Keep this part of the day flexible so you can revisit favorites or explore any areas you skipped in the morning.
Evening
As the temperature drops, head back to your favorite thrill rides for another round, or use the cooler hours to enjoy family attractions and any evening entertainment. Finish with a final ride, a snack or dinner, and a leisurely walk through Frontier City’s Western-themed areas before leaving the park.
Plan your visit
- Frontier City theme park operating hours: Between 11am and 7pm (subject to vary based on seasonal events)
- Wild West Water Works water park operating hours: Between 12am and 6pm (seasonal, and subject to vary)
Please check the park’s official website for updated timings and operating hours.
Address: 11501 N I- 35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, United States | Find on Maps
Closest bus stop: Mercy Clinic (4.8 miles)
- Distance from Oklahoma City city center: 20-minute drive (12.2 miles)
- Distance from Will Rogers International Airport: 25-minute drive (20.4 miles)
- Cash to Card Kiosks: Convert cash into a prepaid card for convenient cashless purchases throughout the park; kiosks are located in designated areas around Frontier City.
- Guest Relations: Get help with tickets, park information, accessibility, and general visitor assistance at the Frontier City entrance.
- Lockers: Store bags and personal belongings securely while enjoying rides; lockers are available in designated locations within the park.
- Nursing stations: Private spaces for nursing and caring for infants are available at designated family-care areas within the park.
- Restrooms: Restrooms are located throughout Frontier City, including near major attraction areas for convenient access.
- Stroller/wheelchair rentals: Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented from the park entrance area, subject to availability.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the park, helping you stay connected while navigating attractions and facilities.
- Accessible parking: Designated accessible parking spaces for cars and vans are available in the main parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid disability parking placard or license plate.
- Wheelchair & ECV rentals: Manual wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles (ECVs) are available to rent on Main Street; guests may also bring their own mobility devices.
- Accessible park entry: Guests using wheelchairs or ECVs can enter through any ticket window and turnstile, with accessible routes available throughout the park.
- Accessible attractions & facilities: Most theaters, restaurants, shops, and many attraction queues are wheelchair accessible, although individual ride boarding requirements vary.
- Alternate ride entrances: Rides requiring an alternate access route generally provide an entrance at the ride exit marked with the universal wheelchair symbol.
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms: Most restrooms throughout Frontier City are accessible to wheelchair users, with locations shown on the park map.
- Attraction Accessibility Program: Frontier City provides an ADA-compliant accessibility program that matches guests’ individual abilities with the safety and boarding requirements of each attraction.
- Service animals: Trained service animals are welcome in most areas of the park, although most rides cannot accommodate them; a member of the guest’s party must remain with the animal while they ride.
- Service animal relief areas: Designated relief areas are located next to the Goldrush Games seating area behind the gazebo and next to the Wildcat.
- Guest Services assistance: Guests can visit Guest Relations/Ride Information Center for the Safety & Accessibility Guide, attraction requirements, and assistance with accessibility accommodations.
- Card payments: Frontier City accepts major credit and debit cards throughout the park, while cash can be converted to a prepaid card at designated Cash-to-Card kiosks.
- Alcoholic beverages: Guests 21 and older may purchase alcohol with valid ID, but outside alcohol is prohibited, and intoxicated guests may be removed without a refund.
- Behavior: Guests are expected to maintain family-friendly behavior; line jumping, profanity, and unruly conduct can result in ejection without a refund.
- Dress code: Wear appropriate shirts or tops, shorts or pants, and footwear throughout the park; swimwear must be covered outside water attractions, and offensive clothing or visible tattoos are prohibited.
- Food, drinks & coolers: Outside food, beverages, coolers, and grills are generally prohibited, with limited exceptions for infant food and guests with qualifying food allergies.
- Food allergies: Guests with food allergies may bring a small amount of personal food in specified quantities and one small soft-sided cooler, but outside beverages are not permitted.
- Loose articles: Loose belongings are prohibited on certain rides and in some queues, so secure valuables in a locker or leave them with a non-rider before boarding.
- Lost or stolen items: Frontier City is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged belongings; report lost ride items to the ride operator or Lost and Found rather than entering restricted areas yourself.
- Photography: Personal photography is permitted, but cameras are prohibited on rides, commercial photography requires written permission, and mounted cameras, drones, selfie sticks, monopods, and similar equipment are restricted.
- Passholders & re-entry: Passholders must show their valid pass to enter, and anyone leaving the park intending to return must obtain a re-entry stamp before exiting.
- Prohibited items: Weapons, ammunition, pepper spray, illegal substances, fireworks, glass bottles, spiked clothing, folding chairs, spray paint, drones, remote-controlled devices, laser pointers, scooters, skateboards, wheeled shoes, selfie sticks, and similar items are prohibited.
- Ride policies: Ride queues may close before the park itself, and attractions can temporarily or permanently be unavailable due to maintenance or other operating conditions.
- Penny Ann’s Pizzeria: Grab pizza and other casual favorites for a quick, family-friendly meal between rides.
- Outlaw Grill: Stop here for hearty grill-style meals when you want something more substantial during your park day.
- Trailside Snacks: Pick up quick snacks and refreshments for an easy energy boost while exploring the park.
- Steel Lasso Snacks: A convenient snack stop near the Steel Lasso area for grabbing refreshments without a long break from the rides.
- Frontier Trading Co.: Browse Frontier City-themed merchandise and souvenirs to take home as a reminder of your visit.
- Emporium: Shop for a range of park merchandise and keepsakes in a convenient retail stop within Frontier City.
- Bonton Candy & Confections: Treat yourself to sweets and candy, making this a fun stop for children and anyone with a sweet tooth.
Visitor tips
- Go straight to the biggest rides at opening: Frontier City’s more popular thrill rides can build queues as the day progresses. Start with the attractions you most want to experience, then work through the rest of the park.
- Save kid-friendly rides for later if needed: If you’re visiting with younger children, you don’t necessarily need to rush to every children’s attraction first. Use the morning for rides with longer waits and explore the gentler attractions when the park gets busier.
- Use the park’s Western layout to group rides: Avoid crisscrossing Frontier City repeatedly. Work through nearby attractions in the same area before moving to another section, especially if you’re visiting with children who tire easily.
- Check height requirements before joining a queue: Frontier City has different height and rider restrictions across its attractions. Checking these before walking to a ride prevents children from waiting in line only to find they cannot ride.
- Plan around Oklahoma’s afternoon heat: Summer temperatures can make long outdoor queues uncomfortable. Schedule indoor or shaded breaks, food stops, and water attractions around the hottest part of the afternoon.
- Treat Wild West Water Works as a dedicated break: If the water attractions are operating, bring swimwear and plan enough time to actually enjoy them rather than trying to squeeze them in between rides. Keep a dry change of clothes handy for the rest of your park day.
- Don’t forget sunscreen after water activities: Swimming and splash areas can make it easy to overlook sun exposure. Reapply sunscreen after getting out of the water, particularly for children.
- Bring footwear you can walk in all day: Frontier City involves substantial walking between attractions. If you use the water area, consider footwear that is practical both around wet surfaces and for the rest of the park.
- Build in a proper lunch break: Rather than waiting until everyone is hungry, plan lunch before the main midday rush. A sit-down break can also give children time to cool down and recharge before the afternoon rides.
- Use shows as a strategic break: Frontier City’s live entertainment can be a useful way to give children a break from walking and rides without leaving the park experience altogether. Check the day’s schedule when you arrive.
- Keep the evening for favorites: Instead of trying to complete every attraction before dinner, leave a few must-ride attractions for later. Cooler temperatures can make the final few hours more comfortable, especially during summer.
- Keep your plans flexible around weather: Oklahoma weather can change quickly, and outdoor rides may temporarily stop during adverse conditions. Avoid building your entire itinerary around one attraction and use weather interruptions as an opportunity to eat, browse, or explore another part of the park.
- Take photos earlier in the day: If you want family photos against Frontier City’s Western-themed scenery, do them before everyone gets tired and before children get soaked or messy from water attractions.
- Carry only what you need into ride areas: A lighter day bag makes moving between attractions much easier. Leave unnecessary valuables behind and use available storage options when an attraction requires loose items to be secured.
- Check the operating calendar before visiting: Frontier City’s rides, water attractions, entertainment, and operating days can vary by date or season. Check what is scheduled for your specific visit before deciding which attractions should be priorities.
Frequently asked questions about Frontier City tickets
Plan on 5–7 hours for a first visit if you want to experience a good mix of rides, family attractions, and entertainment. Families with younger children may need a full day if they want to include Wild West Water Works and take regular breaks.
Yes. Frontier City has gentler rides and family attractions alongside its larger thrill rides, so families do not need to stick to the coaster section of the park. Check individual height requirements before visiting to see which attractions your child can ride.
Yes. Wild West Water Works provides water-based fun during its operating season, making it a useful way to cool down during hot Oklahoma days. Check the operating schedule for your visit because water attractions are seasonal.
Frontier City is primarily a theme park, so Wild West Water Works works best as part of a broader park visit rather than the sole reason for going. If water attractions are your priority, check the day's operating schedule before you arrive.
