| 1960 | 1961 in coasters | 1962 |
| 1960 | 1961 in rides | 1962 |
| 1960 | 1961 in water slides | 1962 |
This page is for everything related to roller coasters, powered coasters, and alpine coasters, that occurred during the year 1961.
Opened
| Class | Name | Park | Location | Type | Manufacturer | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller | Bobsleigh | Nara Dreamland |  |
Sit-Down | Sansei Yusoki | Unknown |
| Roller | Lil' Dipper | Camden Park |  |
Wooden Hybrid Family |
National Amusement Device Company | Unknown |
| Roller | Sidewinder | Six Flags Over Texas | |
Wild Mouse | Allan Herschell Company | August 4 |
| Roller | Tornado | Wedgewood Village | |
Wooden | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. | Unknown |
| Roller | Wild Mouse | LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | |
Wild Mouse | Adolph Heinrich | Unknown |
Rethemed/Refurbishments
| Class | Name | Park | Location | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Formerly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller | Space Rocket | LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | |
Wooden | John A. Miller | May 25, 1940 | Cyclone |