The rides are done for 2026. The park's site says it is coming back in summer 2027, but the town is buying the boardwalk land and the mayor said in September 2026 the rides most likely won't be on that property next year.
About Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
This is a small summer ride park on the Carolina Beach boardwalk, run in the evenings when the beach crowd comes out. It suits families with kids who want a few spins, a ride on the big gondola wheel and some fair food. You pay per ride with tickets, so a short visit can stay cheap.
Tickets and prices
No entry fee. Rides are paid with tickets, 2 or 3 tickets per ride. The park hasn't posted 2026 or 2027 prices online; the last prices we found (2024, from a local rental company's guide) were $2 a ticket, 18 for $30, 27 for $45, and a $30 all-you-can-ride matinee from 1 to 5 PM.
Buy on the official sitePromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. Ticket bundles are the only savings we've seen.
Good to know
- Address
- Carolina Beach Ave S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
- Hours
- Summer only, listed as daily 5 PM to 11 PM. Closed for the rest of 2026.
- Type
- Pier/boardwalk
- Official site
- cbboardwalk.com
Don't miss
- Giant Gondola Wheel, a 10-story Ferris wheel that holds 150 riders
- Thrill rides including the Tornado, Music Express, Round Up and Super Shot drop tower
- Family rides like the Sea Ray Pirate Ship, Wiggle Worm, Jumping Jumbos, bumper cars and carousel
- Fair food and a new ice cream stand
- Thursday night live bands and fireworks at the boardwalk gazebo
Little ways to save
Check the park's Facebook page before you go in 2027. With the town buying the land, the rides may move or not open.
When it runs, the afternoon all-you-can-ride matinee has been the best value for kids who want a lot of rides.
Plan your visit for a Thursday to catch the free fireworks and music at the gazebo.
Questions people ask us
How much are rides at Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park?
Entry is free and rides take 2 or 3 tickets each. In 2024 tickets were $2 each or 18 for $30, with a $30 all-you-can-ride matinee. Newer prices aren't posted.
Is the Carolina Beach boardwalk amusement park open now?
No. The rides are closed for 2026. The park says it will be back in summer 2027, but the town's land purchase may force a move.
What are the hours?
When the park runs in summer, its site lists daily hours of 5 PM to 11 PM. Earlier guides listed 1 PM openings with a matinee.
Is there a big Ferris wheel?
Yes. The Giant Gondola Wheel is about 10 stories tall and carries up to 150 people at a time.
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Where these prices come from: Official site (Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusements), WECT, Sept 8, 2026: rides could leave the boardwalk next summer, Seascape Vacation Homes boardwalk guide (2024 prices), WWAY, rides face uncertain future. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.