Awards

Idlewild & SoakZone has received the coveted Golden Ticket Award for Best Children's Park. Introduced in 1998, the Golden Tickets are the most prized awards in the industry and are awarded based on a poll of experienced and well-traveled amusement park fans worldwide in a survey conducted by Amusement Today. The Best Children's Park category was transitioned into Best Family Park in 2019. Below is the placement of Idlewild & SoakZone each year:

• 2021 - 3rd Place - Best Family Park
• 2019 - 3rd Place - Best Family Park
• 2018 - Winner - Best Children's Park
• 2017 – Winner – Best Children’s Park
• 2016 – Winner – Best Children’s Park
• 2015 - Winner - Best Children’s Park
• 2014 - Winner - Best Children's Park
• 2013 - Winner - Best Children's Park
• 2012 - Winner - Best Children's Park
• 2011 - Winner - Best Children's Park
• 2010 - Winner - Best Children's Park
• 2009 - 2nd Place, Best Children's Park
• 2008 - 2nd Place, Best Children's Park
• 2007 - 2nd Place, Best Children's Park
• 2006 - 2nd Place, Best Children's Park
• 2005 - 2nd Place, Best Children's Park
• 2004 - 2nd Place, Best Children's Park