Memphis Kiddie Park
| Location | Brooklyn, Ohio, USA |
|---|---|
| Opened | 28 May 1952 |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 11 |
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Memphis Kiddie Park is an 11-ride amusement park located in Brooklyn, Ohio, designed specifically for children and families.
Memphis Kiddie Park opened on May 28, 1952.[1] The park was one of several designed and opened by Stuart Wintner,[1] who also owned a chain of indoor movie theaters.[2] Wintner and later his son Russell ran the park.[2][3]
The park is home to the "Little Dipper" roller coaster—the oldest operating steel roller coaster in North America.
The 11 rides at Memphis Kiddie Park are:
- Comets (Allan Herschell "Skyfighter" that moves up and down) HL
- Jeeps (Cars that spin around)(Allan Herschell) HL
- Ferris Wheel (originally San Antonio Roller Works, significantly rebuilt and updated)HL
- Boats (Floats around in circles) (Allan Herschell) HL
- Pony Carts (Chariot-style cars that travel in a loop) (Allan Herschell) HL
- Merry-Go-Round (Allan Herschell, 36-cast aluminum horses)
- Train (Travels around the perimeter of the park and Miniature Golf) (Allan Herschell)
- Hand Carts (The children power themselves on little carts around a track)(original ride: Hodges Handcar; replaced ca.1995 with Alter Amusements version) HL
- Speedway (Motorized race cars that travel around inside the Little Dipper) " HL
- Little Dipper roller coaster (Allan Herschell)
- Space Shuttles (Smaller version of the Comets, doesn't elevate)(Allan Herschell "Airplanes") HL
Rides that have a HL after them mean that the ride has a height limit. The height limit for those rides is UNDER 50".
In addition to the rides, the park also has a miniature golf course for both kids and adults to enjoy.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Habib, Nabil. "Memphis Kiddie Park". Cleveland Historical. Public History and Digital Humanities, Cleveland State University. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Segall, Grant (August 2, 2013). "Russell Wintner makes Brooklyn a Kiddie town: My Cleveland". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Russell Wintner Obituary". The Plain Dealer. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.