Location: Rye, New York Years Active: 1928 – Acitve Playland, nestled along the picturesque Long Island Sound in Rye, New York, USA, stands as a timeless testament to the joy and excitement of classic amusement parks. This beloved entertainment haven first opened its gates to the public on May 26, 1928, making it one of the…
Location: Omaha, NB Years Active: 1919 – 1994 Peony Park was an amusement park located at North 78th and Cass Streets in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1919, over the next seventy-five years the 35-acre park included a 4.5-acre pool, beach and waterslide, a ballroom that billed itself as “1 acre under one roof,” an open-air dance area for 3000 dancers, amusement rides, and…
Location: Merlimont, France Years Active: 1955 – Active Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Merlimont, France, Parc Bagatelle stands as a delightful oasis of amusement and entertainment. This enchanting theme park first opened its gates to the eager public on July 19, 1955, and has since become a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike. Parc…
Location: Kirchhundem-Oberhundem, Germany Years Active: 1963 – Active The amusement park is located in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park on the western roof of the Rothaargebirge main ridge in the Oberhundem district of the Kirchhundem community – about 6 km (as the crow flies ) east-southeast of its core town. It spreads around the Eggenkopf ( 649…
Location: Nashville, Tennessee Years Active: 1972 – 1997 Opryland USA (later called Opryland Themepark and colloquially referred to simply as Opryland) was a theme park in suburban Nashville, Tennessee. It operated seasonally (generally March to October) from 1972 to 1997, and for a unique Christmas-themed engagement every December from 1993 to 1997. During the late 1980s,…
Location: Toronto, Ontario Years Active: 1971 – Active Ontario Place is an entertainment venue, event venue, and park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The venue is located on three artificial landscaped islands just off-shore in Lake Ontario, south of Exhibition Place, and southwest of Downtown Toronto. The Ontario Place opened on May 22, 1971, and operated as a theme park centered around Ontario…
Location: Thorntown, Indiana Years Active: 1983 – 1996 Old Indiana Fun Park was an amusement park located near Thorntown, Indiana off I-65 at 7230N 350W. The site is now used for a privately owned hops farm and processing facility. This park opened in 1983, and permanently closed in 1996. Old Indiana Fun Park Brochure 1995 Old Indiana Fun Park Map 1994 Old Indiana…
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Years Active: 1974 – Active In 1974, Ocean Breeze Waterpark began with three mat slides and the distinction of being the only waterpark in Virginia Beach. Forty-seven years later, the park has grown to over 30 slides, rides and attractions and strives to be the family destination of choice for locals and…
Location: Pike’s Peak, Colorado Years Active: 1956 – Active Santa’s Workshop/North Pole is a popular Christmas-themed destination located at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado that opened in 1956. The park boasts 25 themed rides accommodating people of all ages, entertaining shows, and a meet and greet with Santa. This vintage brochure is a fun…
Location: Dolancourt, Champayne-Adrenne, France Years Active: 1987 – Active Nigloland, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Dolancourt, Champagne-Ardenne, France, stands as a captivating gem among Europe’s theme parks. This enchanting destination opened its gates to the world on June 13, 1987, and has since been a source of joy and wonder for visitors of all ages….
