President of Theme Park Voted No. 1 in the U.S. Says He Had to 'Pinky Swear' Not to Change Free-Admission Policy

President of Theme Park Voted No. 1 in the U.S. Says He Had to 'Pinky Swear' Not to Change Free-Admission Policy

Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania opened in 1926 Knoebels Amusement Resort.Credit: ShutterstockNEED TO KNOWKnoebels Amusement Resort has remained the largest free-admission park in the U.S. for nearly 100 yearsThe park, started by the Knoebel family in 1926, now features 60 rides, campgrounds, and a golf courseKnoebels ranked No. 1 among U.S. parks in TripAdvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice AwardsA theme park in Pennsylvania has provided fr…