Oink-tastic news for families with young children in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex: Peppa Pig Theme Park has just been named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Best New Attractions in the U.S. for 2025, making it the only Texas-based destination to earn a spot on the prestigious list.
The cheerful porcine paradise, which opened its gates on March 1, 2025, has quickly captured hearts with its preschooler-friendly approach to theme park fun. “This cheerful porky paradise delivers age-appropriate thrills without the meltdown-inducing intensity of bigger parks,” writes USA Today in their assessment of the park’s unique appeal.
A Piggy-Sized Adventure
Located in North Richland Hills, the 14-acre attraction features five family-friendly rides, nine themed play areas, and an on-site diner that brings the beloved British cartoon to life. It’s the first Peppa Pig Theme Park in Texas, joining Merlin Entertainment’s growing portfolio of branded family attractions across the country.
What makes this park stand out? Its laser focus on the under-6 crowd, an age group often overlooked in the theme park industry’s quest for bigger, faster, and more extreme experiences. The entire experience has been designed as “the ultimate theme park experience for little ones,” featuring “interactive attractions, themed playscapes, shows, and dining all based on instantly recognizable locations from the globally popular brand.”
Parents will appreciate some practical perks, too. General parking is offered free of charge (though premium parking is available for those willing to pay a bit extra), and the park’s central location at 8851 26 Boulevard puts it within easy reach for families throughout the metroplex. “Peppa’s world of fun is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex,” the park’s website proudly states.
Building a Peppa Empire
This isn’t Merlin Entertainment’s first foray into Peppa Pig-themed attractions. The entertainment giant has been strategically expanding the popular pig’s presence in the U.S. market, with the North Richland Hills location being their latest achievement. The company announced the project as part of a broader strategy to create standalone parks dedicated to the character.
Thinking about multiple visits? Annual passes are available for $99.99 and include unlimited admission to the theme park plus access to Peppa Pig World of Play at Grapevine Mills Mall, which opened last November. It’s a piggy package deal that many local families are finding hard to resist.
The attraction has been highly anticipated since its development was first announced, with construction updates closely followed by both local media and eager parents looking for new entertainment options for their little ones.
Now, with USA Today’s recognition, the park is likely to see visitors from beyond the immediate area as families plan “kidcations” around attractions specifically designed for their youngest members.
For a generation of children raised on Peppa’s charming adventures and distinctive snort-laugh, the theme park offers something increasingly rare in our digital age: a tangible, three-dimensional world where their favorite cartoon character comes to life, complete with muddy puddles and all.
