Best time to visit
Arrive within the first hour of opening for the shortest queues and best photo light.
Grady's Family Fun Park
Last reviewed June 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
About Grady's Family Fun Park
Race NASCAR-themed go-karts and ride a roller coaster at a fun park born from a 1959 pizza recipe.
This Bloomington institution started with the Grady family's sweet-sauce pizza in 1959 and grew into a fun park in 1982. Decades on, it still mixes rides with its famous food.
What you'll see and do - Ride bigger thrills like the Orient Express Roller Coaster and the Tornado, or stick to gentler Kiddie Rides such as the Dragon Wagon and Jr. Ferris Wheel. - Battle it out in bumper boats with water blasters and laser-equipped bumper cars. - Race NASCAR and INDY Car-themed go-karts on the track. - Play 18-hole mini golf, hit the batting cages, then refuel on Grady's Pizza and ice cream.
Attraction Details
Facilities
- Toilets
- Gift Shop
- Baby Changing
- Food Options
- Parking
- Pushchair Friendly
- Wheelchair Friendly
Events at Grady's Family Fun Park
Juneteenth Day - Glow Stick Day
June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth with a special Glow Stick Day event.
Father's Day Special Free Miniature Golf
June 21
Fathers can enjoy a free round of miniature golf on Father's Day.
Happy Fourth of July America 250 Years
July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July with special hours from 12 PM-4 PM and an unlimited park pass for $35.
World's Largest Coaster Ride (Orient Express)
June 16, 2025
The Orient Express Roller Coaster will be dispatched as part of the World's Largest Coaster Ride event celebrating the anniversary of the first modern roller coaster.
Plan Your Visit
Family-tested advice for a smoother day at Grady's Family Fun Park.
Who it's for
All ages
Getting there
Onsite or nearby parking available at 1501 Morrissey Dr.
Pro tip
Pack snacks, refillable water bottles and a portable charger to keep the day running smoothly.
Directions
Grady's Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701
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Last updated 6/23/2026
Grady's Family Fun Park Reviews
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