The beloved storybook theme park down by Lake Merritt opened its doors to the public on Friday, March 19 after being closed since December 2020 due to the Alameda County stay-at-home order.
Fairyland’s gardens, most play areas and sets, and animals are ready to welcome the return of families, but rides, puppet shows, and other live entertainment are closed until Alameda County reaches the Orange Tier. (This includes the four small rides: Jolly Trolly, Wonder-Go-Round, Anansi’s Magic Web, and the Flecto Carousel.)
The Cafe is open with a slightly limited menu that will expand by summer. The Big Pumpkin espresso bar will not open until October of 2021. The indoor retail space is now open. Visitors will be allowed to enter one social bubble at a time. Online ordering and pickups are encouraged.
As always, all children must enter with an adult, and all adults must enter with a child.
Opening hours, new health and safety protocols, and how to buy tickets
The park will be open 3 days a week, Friday – Sunday
On Sunday, March 21, the p.m. shift (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) is a member only afternoon
Starting Wednesday, March 31, the park will be open 5 days a week: Wednesday – Sunday
Starting Monday, June 7, the park will be open 7 days a week
The park will have two timed-entry sessions: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (1 hour of cleaning in between)
Fairyland will operate at reduced capacity: 1,000 attendees per day, split between the 2 sessions: AM session = 500 and PM session = 500
Health & Safety:
COVID-19 health and safety modifications and procedures will continue to be in place. Masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 and must be worn for the entire visit, including while in line. The only exception is while seated in a designated eating area. To learn more about our health and safety guidelines, please visit https://bit.ly/FairylandGuidelines.
Purchasing Tickets:
- Tickets must be reserved in advance online: http://bit.ly/FairylandTickets. There is a limited number of walkup tickets available per day.
- The admission price is $13 for children and adults. This is a $1 per ticket increase to our pre-COVID price. Visit our website to see more information about tickets.
- Refunds will not be issued. Fairyland offers “rainchecks” where families can reschedule their visit. Please reach out to member services at membership@fairyland.org with any questions or concerns about ticket purchases.
