California Attractions and Parks Association

04/01/2026

🚨‼️BREAKING NEWS: CAPA is proud to welcome its newest member: Capitol Coaster Park.
Who says government can’t be all fun and games?
🎢 Capitol Chaos Coaster: Looping the Capitol dome at top speeds, this coaster goes in every direction until you land right back where you started.
🎡Skyline Wheel: See the entire city and get the best spin in town.
📉The Budget Drop: A 225 ft drop tower that goes up and down like capital gains.
🚙 Bureaucracy Bumper Cars: You keep bumping into things and the lines are always 5 business days long.

02/04/2026

Sacramento felt a little more fun this week with our members sharing the “why” behind what we do to create our guests’ best memories. From hiring young people and watching them grow into confident leaders…to embracing technology to create innovative entertainment experience, we are passionate about our work. We are grateful to the legislators and staff who took time from their busy days to meet with us. Fun fact: one legislator in these photos started as ride operator at . 👇Guess who in comments.

01/21/2026

We are so proud to see our member, Children’s Fairyland, featured in the Los Angeles Times

Celebrating 75 years, this Oakland icon isn't just a park—it’s the "storybook" inspiration that helped Walt Disney dream up Disneyland.

From the world-renowned to the local gems, California’s attractions industry has always been the global heartbeat of imagination. Congrats to the Children’s Fairyland team on this beautiful tribute to the power of play!

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-01-21/childrens-fairyland-oakland-theme-park-inspired-disneyland

Oakland's Children's Fairyland, which turned 75, is an argument that storytelling, combined with old-fashioned play, has a timeless appeal.

10/16/2025

Thank you to our friends at the Disneyland Resort for hosting our Fall 2025 Board of Directors and General Membership meetings. Key leadership insights from Park President Thomas Mazloum, lots of information on industry trends and regulations, amazing networking connections, & we saved a little time to enjoy the magic of Disneyland’s 70th celebration. Looking forward to Santa Cruz in 2026!

09/17/2025

Wrapping up a productive day at our nation’s Capitol to champion the industry that safely delivers fun to millions of guests each year. 🎡🎢🎠 Going to theme parks is perfect training for the 15k steps clocked in today!

09/03/2025

Cheers to being a cherished part of Oakland for three-quarters of a century. Congratulations on this milestone - can’t wait to see what’s next!

💖From all of us to all of you, thank you. You make this milestone possible.

🥰Thank you to all Fairyland friends, families, and faithful for being in this incredibly special, magical, and kid-centered community.

🪄Fairyland began as a dream that came into existence with visionary founders, local support, overwhelming love, and a society evolving into prioritizing the needs, voices, and limitless potential of our youngest learners.

✨Since then, generations after generations have poured into the park, in every way, allowing Fairyland to grow, thrive, and continue to transform in service of the highest good: giving children and families a safe, green place to learn, dream, create, connect, imagine, and play.

💖Thank you to all of you. You are the reason we love being here.

08/16/2025

They make us go head over heels…no wonder we love them so much. 🙃🎢

What’s your favorite coaster?!
Obviously, ours is every single one in California!

08/15/2025

What happens when you trade your batting helmet for a pair of Mickey ears?

A grand slam of a day at the Happiest Place on Earth! ⚾️💫🏰😇

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel and shortstop Zach Neto took a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth to enjoy rides, treats, and the park's 70t...

06/28/2025

Go behind the scenes at the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and discover the rigorous safety measures that make California's amusement rides among the safest in the world. California’s amusement parks partner with Cal/OSHA to comply with the state’s strict regulations. From daily ride checks to comprehensive annual audits, see how a commitment to safety ensures thrilling and secure experiences for millions of visitors every year.

https://youtu.be/cRq4QbJDXsU?si=uj25OEVliTd3-KOE

06/26/2025

Love how our parks serve the classics while stepping up their culinary game.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is ushering in a new era of dining featuring offerings like tikka masala, Nashville hot chicken and quesabirria.

05/28/2025

Some days at the office are more fun than others. Thank you for bringing so many fun friends to the Capitol!