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Phoenix

Knoebels Amusement Park

Phoenix was originally built in 1947 and operated as The Rocket at the now defunct Playland Park in San Antonio. Unfortunately, Playland Park and The Rocket closed in 1980. In 1984, Dick Knoebel purchased The Rocket and a year later he hired Charles Dinn to relocate and reconstruct this classic wooden coaster at Knoebels Amusement Resort. Thanks to the tireless efforts to preserve this roller coaster, enthusiasts can continue to enjoy one of the world's best wooden roller coasters. Phoenix is consistently ranked as one of the top ten wooden roller coasters. The double out and back layout features great drops and plenty of airtime filled hills including the double up, double down and the bunny hops on the return run to the station. Phoenix continues to run with classic PTC three bench trains with fixed position lab bars.

Phoenix Details

Year	Track	Type	Designer
1947	Wood	Double Out and Back	Herb Schmeck, Philadelphia Toboggan Co.

Roller Coaster Stats

Height: 78 feet	Drop: 72 feet
Top Speed: 45 mph	Length: 3,000 feet
Trains: 2 - 24 passenger	Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
Ride Time: 2 minutes

More Facts About Phoenix

Trains have four cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Must be at least 42 inches tall

1985 - Relocated to Knoebels from Playland Park where it operated as Rocket.

Estimated cost: $1.5 million for relocation

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