Location: Agawam, Massachusetts Years Active: 2000 – Active Located in Agawam, Massachusetts, Six Flags New England is a thrilling theme park that has been captivating visitors since its opening on May 8, 1870. Nestled in the picturesque Pioneer Valley, this park spans over 235 acres of excitement and adventure. As one of the oldest amusement parks…
Location: Agawam, Massachusetts Years Active: 1870 – Active Six Flags New England, formerly known as Gallup’s Grove (1870–1886), Riverside Grove (1887–1911), Riverside Park (1912–1995) and Riverside: The Great Escape (1996-1999), is an amusement park located in Agawam, Massachusetts, a western suburb of Springfield, Massachusetts. Opening in the late 19th century, it is the oldest amusement park in the Six Flags chain, acquired by Premier Parks in 1996 and rebranded Six…
Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts Years Active: 1897 – 1987 Mountain Park, located on Mount Tom in Holyoke, Massachusetts, was originally built as a trolley park by the Holyoke Street Railway Company. Trolley parks were built just outside populated areas to encourage trolley usage on weekends. The Holyoke Street Railway company created two attractions, Mountain Park toward the…
Location: North Dartmouth, Massachusetts Years Active: 1894 – 1987 Lincoln Park was a park opened in 1894 by the Union Street Railway Company of New Bedford, Massachusetts, located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts on the border of Westport, Massachusetts on U.S. Highway 6. Lincoln Park closed in 1987 and remained abandoned and vacant until the Comet roller…
