Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM–2 PM, from about Easter through October. Fright Night runs in late October 2026, including Oct 24, 5–8 PM.
About Kiwanis Kiddieland
Kiwanis Kiddieland is a small ride park in Merced's Applegate Park, run by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced since 1957. Six gentle rides suit toddlers and young kids. Rides cost $1 tickets, and a $15 all-day pass is the simplest way to go.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ride ticket | $1 | 2026 season · most rides take 1 ticket, the train takes 2 |
| All-day unlimited ride pass | $15 | 2026 season · sold at the park only |
No gate fee to walk in. You pay per ride with $1 tickets or buy the $15 all-day pass. Cash and cards accepted at the park.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
$5 covers rides, games and prizes for the evening. Day 2 is Oct 24, 2026, 5–8 PM.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| GoGator VIP Pass | $75 | Unlimited rides for the season; sold online |
Good to know
- Address
- Applegate Park, 25th St & Q St, Merced, CA 95340
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM–2 PM, about Easter through October.
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by Merced Kiwanis Club / City of Merced
- Official site
- kiwaniskiddieland.com
Don't miss
- Kiddieland Train around the edge of Applegate Park
- GoGator Roller Coaster
- Merry-go-round carousel
- Helicopter, Rocket Ship and Safari Car rides
- Snack shack
Little ways to save
Do the math first. A child riding more than 15 tickets' worth should get the $15 pass; for a few rides, $1 tickets are cheaper.
The park only runs 10 AM–2 PM on weekends, so go early.
Fright Night at $5 is the cheapest night of rides all year.
Questions people ask us
How much does Kiwanis Kiddieland cost?
Rides use $1 tickets. Most rides are 1 ticket and the train is 2. An all-day unlimited pass is $15.
When is Kiddieland open?
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM, from about Easter through October.
Is there a season pass?
Yes. The GoGator VIP Pass is $75 for unlimited rides all season.
Where is Kiddieland?
Inside Applegate Park in Merced, near 25th St and Q St.
More parks nearby
Where these prices come from: Official tickets/VIP page, Official Our Story page (hours, rides), Official events page (Fright Night 2026), Visit Merced. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.