Memphis Kiddie Park is an 11-ride
amusement park located in
Brooklyn, Ohio
Brooklyn is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, and a suburb of Cleveland. The population was 11,359 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Brooklyn is located at (41.435357, -81.744457).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the ...
, designed specifically for children and families.
Memphis Kiddie Park opened on May 28, 1952. The park was one of several designed and opened by Stuart Wintner, who eventually closed all but the Memphis Kiddie Park to focus on his chain of indoor
movie theatres
A movie theater (American English), cinema (British English), or cinema hall (Indian English), also known as a movie house, picture house, the movies, the pictures, picture theater, the silver screen, the big screen, or simply theater is a ...
. Though Mr. Wintner has since died, the park remains in operation and is owned by his son.
The park is home to the "
Little Dipper
Little is a synonym for small size and may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Little'' (album), 1990 debut album of Vic Chesnutt
* ''Little'' (film), 2019 American comedy film
*The Littles, a series of children's novels by American author John P ...
"
roller coaster—the oldest operating
steel roller coaster in
North America.
Historical Events for Year 1952
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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
Little is a synonym for small size and may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Little'' (album), 1990 debut album of Vic Chesnutt
* ''Little'' (film), 2019 American comedy film
*The Littles, a series of children's novels by American author John P ...
) " HL
:*Little Dipper
Little is a synonym for small size and may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Little'' (album), 1990 debut album of Vic Chesnutt
* ''Little'' (film), 2019 American comedy film
*The Littles, a series of children's novels by American author John P ...
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
External links
Memphis Kiddie Park
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Amusement parks in Ohio
Buildings and structures in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
1952 establishments in Ohio
Tourist attractions in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Amusement parks opened in 1952