Kennywood welcomes visitors with covid-19 safety measures

Joann Jarzynka of Monroeville and granddaughter Liliya, 5, move to board the Old Mill at Kennywood Park on opening day for season ticket holders Friday. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic.

A person rides the Wave Swinger at Kennywood Park on opening day for season ticket holders Friday. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Masked and socially-distant riders ride the Thunderbolt roller coaster at Kennywood Park on opening day for season ticket holders Friday. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Jason Muggli of Irwin rides the Turtle with daughter Bridget, 7, at Kennywood Park on opening day for season ticket holders Friday. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Wearing a face shield and mask, Kennywood Park worker Thomas Rozgonyi, 17, of McKeesport looks out from a game booth on opening day for season ticket holders Friday. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Seats are marked with Xs on the Aero 360 ride at Kennywood Park on opening day for season ticket holders Friday. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic.

People wait in line at the entrance to Kennywood Park on opening day for season ticket holders Friday, July 10, 2020. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic. People wait in line at the entrance to Kennywood Park on opening day for season ticket holders Friday. The West Mifflin park’s opening was delayed by several months due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Brian Proud, part of Kennywood’s new Sanitation Response Unit, filled a hand sanitizer station in preparation for opening day.