Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park
Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Tracy W
8 contributions
Dec 2021
Amazing park! This is my little guy's favorite place to go. His older brothers enjoy going as well. Tons of dinosaurs in a natural setting. There are also little signs that tell about each of the dinosaurs. The detail on the dinosaurs is amazing. My favorite is Blue from Jurassic World. My little one loves the dig zone. Each year it gets better. They don't charge for admission but ask for donations. One guy builds all the dinosaurs by hand and uses the donations to pay for supplies and maintenance.
Written January 5, 2022
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Angi Trent
7 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
If you have a love, interest, or obsession for dinosaurs, this is defiantly the place for you!!! You won’t believe how realistic each display is! The detail of the dinosaurs is spot on!! You are gonna want to reserve no less than 3-4 hours of you time to enjoy this park and take the time to enjoy the experience. There is a shelter if you wanna enjoy a nice place to sit down and have a break, lunch, or picnic with your family. There is a trash can at the shelter and a pot-o-let close by. No way to wash your hands so bring water and soap if you so desire.
We come here all the time and it’s a favorite for our grandson who has a great love of dinosaurs. You really need to come see this place!!
Admission is free but, remember, if you give, it goes to help the park grow and become better and better!
The park is an outdoor adventure with cleared dirt/gravel paths. Everything is natural..including the trees and natural foliage that surrounds the paths. If you are prone to mosquito bites, bring the spray!! There are many of those pesky little critters there!
We come here all the time and it’s a favorite for our grandson who has a great love of dinosaurs. You really need to come see this place!!
Admission is free but, remember, if you give, it goes to help the park grow and become better and better!
The park is an outdoor adventure with cleared dirt/gravel paths. Everything is natural..including the trees and natural foliage that surrounds the paths. If you are prone to mosquito bites, bring the spray!! There are many of those pesky little critters there!
Written September 4, 2022
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Stein048
Salem, WI49 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
Awesome little dinosaur park! Recommend taking the detour off the main road to stop here - lots of dinosaurs, each with info on them. Fun for any dinosaur lover. Noteable dinos here are Big Al, Blue and Bumpy!
Written March 25, 2021
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Matatu7777
New York City, NY80 contributions
Dec 2020
While on our road trip back to the Northeast from Atlanta, I found this park on Roadside America. My kids, 5 years old, love dinosaurs so we decided to stop by. The location is unassuming, but wow, full of surprises after entering the backyard gate. I travel quite a bit and I love art galleries and museums, so to me these dinosaurs were art. I had fun taking pictures of them in the snow. Will come back again in the summer. It’s a nice hike in the woods for the little ones too. I think there is like 70 dinos, it’s a nice sized park.
The place runs on donations. The upkeep of the dinosaurs is impeccable, it must take a lot to maintain. Highly recommended.
The place runs on donations. The upkeep of the dinosaurs is impeccable, it must take a lot to maintain. Highly recommended.
Written December 30, 2020
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PaulBeve
Ridgeway, SC455 contributions
Jan 2020
Went in January on a nice COLD day. Had the whole place to ourselves. Kids aged 3 and 6 loved it. All the dinosaurs have information plaques if your kids allow you time to read. They were running all over the place. Some of the things were closed down for the winter but that was fine. It is FREE and we did leave a donation. Warmer months probably a better time to visit.
Written January 23, 2020
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It's definitely a cooler time of year to visit, but I'd hate for anyone in the area not getting to see us if they want to. Thanks for visiting and for donating! We appreciate it!
Written January 24, 2020
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F4981JCmichaels
Vancouver, WA2,924 contributions
Jun 2021
Went on an early Tuesday afternoon, so it wasn't too busy. It is definitely "off the beaten path," located in someone's "backyard," a considerably *big* backyard. There is a small parking lot, with warnings to stay out of the neighbors' properties. It didn't appear that parking on the road would be that good, but fortunately, there was still room for us in the parking lot.
It is totally donation based. For what you see, be generous. This place is worth it. No animatronics, but it still was great! All the dinosaurs were well made and were placed in natural settings, and this is no Disneyland. The pathways are dirt or gravel, and involve a short stairway or sloped pathway. It is not really handicapped accessible, although maybe someone in a wheelchair might be able to navigate it with assistance. My wife is limited in how far she can walk, and does not handle uneven terrain well, so after seeing a little bit of the upper section, I brought her back to the car, since she had had enough, and I went through the larger bottom section by myself, albeit quickly. One of my favorite photos from the whole 41 day cross country trip we took, is from this place. It's one of my wife standing near a T-Rex. It's one of her favorite photos too, even though it wasn't one of her favorite places.
If you have *anyone* in your family who loves dinosaurs, do *not* miss this place.
It is totally donation based. For what you see, be generous. This place is worth it. No animatronics, but it still was great! All the dinosaurs were well made and were placed in natural settings, and this is no Disneyland. The pathways are dirt or gravel, and involve a short stairway or sloped pathway. It is not really handicapped accessible, although maybe someone in a wheelchair might be able to navigate it with assistance. My wife is limited in how far she can walk, and does not handle uneven terrain well, so after seeing a little bit of the upper section, I brought her back to the car, since she had had enough, and I went through the larger bottom section by myself, albeit quickly. One of my favorite photos from the whole 41 day cross country trip we took, is from this place. It's one of my wife standing near a T-Rex. It's one of her favorite photos too, even though it wasn't one of her favorite places.
If you have *anyone* in your family who loves dinosaurs, do *not* miss this place.
Written October 20, 2021
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A H
Raleigh, NC15 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Found this wonderful place through Altas Obscura and it was a highlight of our trip to NE Tennessee! A fabulous companion activity if you are visiting the Gray Fossil Museum in Gray, TN.
The entrance is almost hidden, and parking somewhat limited, bur once inside, the dozens and dozens of life-sized dinosaurs almost come to life.
A great place to visit for families and also science loving adults.
We'll plan a return trip with our grandchildren soon.
The entrance is almost hidden, and parking somewhat limited, bur once inside, the dozens and dozens of life-sized dinosaurs almost come to life.
A great place to visit for families and also science loving adults.
We'll plan a return trip with our grandchildren soon.
Written July 4, 2023
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Michelle T
Jacksonville Beach, FL24 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Our second trip to backyard terrors, it’s definitely worth a visit, especially for Dino lovers. Great photo opportunities. We did get bit up by mosquitoes and a wasp bite, so bring bug spray.
Written August 4, 2022
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krystaleduke
Pittsburgh, PA69 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Great quick stop on the way to Asheville! Our 18mo old LOVED it. It’s free, but we got some toys from the gift shop and made a donation. Will be coming back again on future trips! Wasn’t too busy either at 10am on a Friday.
Written July 23, 2021
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John B
Elizabethton, TN5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
An amazing trek back through time! Many of the meandering pathways are under canopies of vegetation, which not only added to the realism of the exhibits, but also provided lots of relief from the hot sun above us. The kids flipped over this place, complete with gift shop, play area, picnic tables, and strategically placed benches for us older folks. Don’t miss this fun and educational attraction!
Written July 9, 2024
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Dogs are welcome as long as they are good with kids and other animals and are cleaned up after.
Written June 27, 2020
Hello! We are excited about bringing our grandchildren to the park this weekend. Can you tell me how much walking is involved (distance). My 90-year-old father would love to come with us but I don’t know if it would be too much for him. He is fit, and he walks his dog, but he also tires. Are there any benches or seats along the paths?
Written August 30, 2019
Hi! Our Dinosaur Park operates entirely on your donations, we do not charge any set admission price, you pay what you can afford to or want to. There is a donation box at the entrance near our guestbook and map area.
We do offer special events that have set donation costs throughout the year like The Funhouse Haunted Attraction and Dinosaur Park in the Dark.
We do also have a gift shop with priced items, .25 - 10.00 , this operates on the honor system and has a donation box beside the refrigerator at the door.
I hope this answered your question fully.
Written April 27, 2017
It's October 1, is this park scary for my 2 kids ages 4 and 2??
Written October 1, 2016
As most have already said the Dinosaur Park is suitable for all ages, our haunted attraction, The Funhouse is only open from 8-11 fri-sat in October and it is separate from the Dinosaur Park. The Funhouse does help us earn funds to keep the Park open for everyone else.
Written October 2, 2016
It's only about 2 hours and 15 minutes from Pikeville Ky.
worth the drive. I went with my grandson's friends for a birthday party. A great place to take the kids. I would highly recommend it. I loved it.
Written May 24, 2016
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