Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Years Active: 1972 – Active Kings Island is one of the biggest amusement parks in the US, located in Mason, Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the park first opened in 1972 by the Taft Broadcasting Company. It was part of a larger effort to move and expand Coney Island, a popular resort…
Location: Aurora, Ohio Years Active: 1887 – 2007 Geauga Lake was an amusement park in Bainbridge Township and Aurora, Ohio. It was established in 1887, in what had been a local recreation area adjacent to a lake of the same name. The first amusement ride was added in 1889, and the park’s first roller coaster – later known as the Big Dipper – was built…
Location: Vienna, Ohio Years Active: 1918 – Active Welcome to Vienna, Ohio, where darkride enthusiasts find their ultimate playground at “Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts Park.” Established in June 1978, this captivating amusement park has been a cherished destination for enthusiasts seeking thrilling experiences. Step into the charm of a bygone era, with “The Haunting Express” offering…
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Years Active: 1870 – Active Coney Island is a small water park located on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio, approximately 10 miles east of the downtown area in Anderson Township. It no longer has the old-time carnival rides pictured in many review sites and promotional materials still in use. As of the 2021 season,…
Location: Sandusky, Ohio Years Active: 1870 – Active Cedar Point is a 364-acre amusement park on the Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio. Check out the official Cedar Point map below to get familiar with the park’s layout before you go! If you’re looking for Cedar Point’s water park, see the Cedar Point Shores map and…
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Years Active: 1922 – 2002 LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park was an amusement park located in Monroe, Ohio. Founded by Edgar Streifthau, the park originally opened in 1922 as a family picnic destination with swimming amenities. Throughout the 1940s, LeSourdsville Lake transformed into an amusement park with the addition of rides, attractions, and an arcade. The…