The 1912 Herschell-Spillman carousel still uses its original hand-carved wooden animals.
The park was founded by Daniel Trimper, a German immigrant who arrived in Ocean City via a flat-bottomed boat.
It is one of the few remaining 'boardwalk' style amusement parks in the U.S. that has stayed in the same family ownership for over 130 years.
Many of the park's rides were manually moved from the pier to their current locations over the past century due to beach erosion and storms.
The park features an indoor section called 'Trimper's Indoor Rides' which protected operations during the severe storms of the 1960s.
Trimper Rides is a historic amusement park located on the southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk in Maryland. Established in 1893, it ranks among the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the United States. The park features an original 1912 Herschell-Spillman carousel that remains its centerpiece. It operates a mix of traditional kiddie rides, family-friendly attractions, and high-intensity thrill rides. The park is family-owned and has been managed by the Trimper family for generations. Its location provides direct access to both the beach and the primary pedestrian walkway of Ocean City. The park grounds are split into indoor and outdoor sections, allowing for operation during varied weather conditions. Several original structures from the early 20th century are still incorporated into the park's layout. It serves as an iconic cultural landmark for the coastal town, preserving vintage carnival aesthetics alongside modern ride technology.
The hand-painted 1912 Herschell-Spillman carousel provides a classic, nostalgic backdrop.
Purchase ride credits or wristbands online in advance to streamline your entry process.
Visit the indoor section during the hottest part of the day to enjoy the air-conditioned vintage ride area.
Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes as the boardwalk and park surfaces can be uneven.
Do not attempt to park in the narrow streets surrounding the inlet, as public parking there is limited and heavily enforced; use the designated public parking lots nearby.
Operates seasonally from spring through autumn; closed during winter months.
Shirts and shoes are required at all times; follow posted height and safety restrictions for each ride.
