Old Amusement Parks In Illinois
1975 1981 old chicago was the world s first completely enclosed amusement park and shopping center located at 555 s.
Old amusement parks in illinois. It s an entire theme park of things from the past. The park closed on september 27 2009 and was demolished in 2010 to make way for a new costco store. It was 3 872 feet long and could reach speeds of up to 65 miles per hour.
1 of 1 water amusement parks in east dundee if you want you can bring in a small cooler or just leave the park and picnic by your car and then return again into the park to continue the fun. Old chicago consisted of a large square building with a domed center. Bring the whole family to explore the vintage collectibles auto.
Old chicago amusement park in bolingbrook illinois. This antique theme park in illinois will make you long for the good old days. It was home to several classic rides including the little dipper roller coaster which opened in 1950.
They should give fond memories and bring smiles to faces. The tidal wave at marriott s great america amusement park in gurnee illinois was billed as the world s tallest roller coaster when it opened in may of 1978. In this list we will discuss ten parks that have a past dark enough to ruin any fun.
It was open 365 days a year. Kiddieland amusement park was an amusement park located at the corner of north avenue and first avenue in melrose park illinois. But some parks are shrouded in mystery and misfortune causing fear and shivers instead.
Volo historic village is an incredible place to visit if you love antique and vintage items. Among many other closed illinois amusement parks were central park in rockford which offered the giant coaster kiddieland in melrose park which operated from 1929 to 2009 and white city in chicago which opened in 1905 and was largely destroyed by fires in the 1930s. Crystal palace amusement park dieppe new brunswick 1990 2014 dominion park montréal québec 1906 1937 encounter creek formerly fairyland new haven prince edward island.
The following illinois parks which are arranged alphabetically are open. Bolingbrook drive bolingbrook illinois. But it s so much more than just an antiques shop.
Amusement parks are built to be place of thrills and entertainment wonder and awe. Erie beach amusement park fort erie ontario 1904 1930 king edward amusement park ile grosbois boucherville quebec 1909 1928. Rides for little ones were great wait time was about 20 min per ride free parking typical concession stands animal petting farm pony rides.
This photo was taken in 1978. Santa s village has a fabulous petting zoo old macdonald s barn with all sorts of animals that you can feed pet hug and just enjoy. Inside the barn area is also a nice place to go to get away from the cold wind in the winter.