diff --git a/src/components/admin/ParkForm.tsx b/src/components/admin/ParkForm.tsx
index 06706773..1965d1e3 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/ParkForm.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/ParkForm.tsx
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ import { FlexibleDateInput, type DatePrecision } from '@/components/ui/flexible-
 import { SlugField } from '@/components/ui/slug-field';
 import { toast } from '@/hooks/use-toast';
 import { handleError } from '@/lib/errorHandler';
-import { MapPin, Save, X, Plus, AlertCircle } from 'lucide-react';
+import { MapPin, Save, X, Plus, AlertCircle, Info } from 'lucide-react';
 import { toDateOnly, parseDateOnly, toDateWithPrecision } from '@/lib/dateUtils';
 import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
 import { Combobox } from '@/components/ui/combobox';
@@ -370,6 +370,10 @@ export function ParkForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                   ))}
                 </SelectContent>
               </Select>
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Choose the primary classification. Theme parks have themed areas, while amusement parks focus on rides.</p>
+              </div>
               {errors.park_type && (
                 <p className="text-sm text-destructive">{errors.park_type.message}</p>
               )}
@@ -395,6 +399,10 @@ export function ParkForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                   })}
                 </SelectContent>
               </Select>
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Current operational status. Use "Closed Temporarily" for seasonal closures or renovations.</p>
+              </div>
               {errors.status && (
                 <p className="text-sm text-destructive">{errors.status.message}</p>
               )}
@@ -446,6 +454,10 @@ export function ParkForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
               }}
               initialLocationId={watch('location_id')}
             />
+            <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+              <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+              <p>Search by park name, address, or city. Select from results to auto-fill coordinates and timezone.</p>
+            </div>
             {errors.location && (
               <p className="text-sm text-destructive flex items-center gap-1">
                 <AlertCircle className="w-4 h-4" />
@@ -462,6 +474,10 @@ export function ParkForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
           {/* Operator & Property Owner Selection */}
           <div className="space-y-4">
             <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold">Operator & Property Owner</h3>
+            <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3">
+              <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+              <p>The operator runs the park, while the property owner owns the land. Often the same entity.</p>
+            </div>
             
             <div className="flex items-center space-x-2 mb-4">
               <Checkbox
diff --git a/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx b/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx
index 2ec1847a..d3a29e0d 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ import { SlugField } from '@/components/ui/slug-field';
 import { Checkbox } from '@/components/ui/checkbox';
 import { toast } from '@/hooks/use-toast';
 import { handleError } from '@/lib/errorHandler';
-import { Plus, Zap, Save, X, Building2, AlertCircle } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Plus, Zap, Save, X, Building2, AlertCircle, Info } from 'lucide-react';
 import { toDateOnly, parseDateOnly, toDateWithPrecision } from '@/lib/dateUtils';
 import { useUnitPreferences } from '@/hooks/useUnitPreferences';
 import { useManufacturers, useRideModels, useParks } from '@/hooks/useAutocompleteData';
@@ -529,6 +529,10 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                   ))}
                 </SelectContent>
               </Select>
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Primary ride type. Choose roller coaster for any coaster, flat ride for spinners/swings, water ride for flumes/rapids.</p>
+              </div>
               {errors.category && (
                 <p className="text-sm text-destructive">{errors.category.message}</p>
               )}
@@ -541,6 +545,10 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                 {...register('ride_sub_type')}
                 placeholder="e.g. Inverted Coaster, Log Flume"
               />
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Specific type within category (e.g., "Inverted Coaster", "Flume").</p>
+              </div>
             </div>
 
             <div className="space-y-2">
@@ -563,6 +571,10 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                   })}
                 </SelectContent>
               </Select>
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Current state. Use "Relocated" if moved to another park.</p>
+              </div>
               {errors.status && (
                 <p className="text-sm text-destructive">{errors.status.message}</p>
               )}
@@ -572,6 +584,10 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
           {/* Manufacturer & Model Selection */}
           <div className="space-y-4">
             <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold">Manufacturer & Model</h3>
+            <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3">
+              <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+              <p>The company that built the ride. Model is the specific product line (e.g., "B&M" makes "Inverted Coaster" models).</p>
+            </div>
             
             <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
               {/* Manufacturer Column */}
@@ -747,6 +763,10 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                 {...register('height_requirement', { setValueAs: (v) => v === "" ? undefined : parseFloat(v) })}
                 placeholder={measurementSystem === 'imperial' ? 'e.g. 47' : 'e.g. 120'}
               />
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Minimum height to ride. Values automatically convert to {measurementSystem === 'imperial' ? 'inches' : 'cm'}.</p>
+              </div>
             </div>
 
             <div className="space-y-2">
@@ -758,6 +778,10 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                 {...register('age_requirement', { setValueAs: (v) => v === "" ? undefined : parseFloat(v) })}
                 placeholder="e.g. 8"
               />
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Minimum age in years, if different from height requirement.</p>
+              </div>
             </div>
           </div>
 
@@ -765,6 +789,10 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
           {selectedCategory === 'roller_coaster' && (
             <div className="space-y-4">
               <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold">Roller Coaster Details</h3>
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3">
+                <Info className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
+                <p>Specific attributes for roller coasters. Track/support materials help classify hybrid coasters.</p>
+              </div>
               
               <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
                 <div className="space-y-2">