Whalom Park was an amusement park located on Lake Whalom in

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, that operated from 1893 to 2000. The site was redeveloped into a 240-unit condominium complex. Whalom Park was established in 1893 by the Fitchburg & Leominster Street Railway as a traditional, English-style park of gardens and walking paths."Coasting to a stop at Whalom Park," ''The Boston Globe'', October 19, 2006, Jenna Russell At the time of its last day of operations in 2000, Whalom was known as the 13th oldest amusement park in the United States,"Once a Carny", The Metropolis Observed, June, 2002, Michele Herman as well as the second-oldest

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in the world.Lowell Sun, December 2013: "Groups Aims for new Whalom Park"
/ref> The park had been in continuous seasonal operation for 107 years."Fire destroys Whalom ballroom", Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise (Fitchburg, MA), March 21, 2002, Benjamin Cole The "Flyer Comet"

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was one of the park's best-known rides. Most remaining structures at the park, including the Flyer Comet, were demolished in October 2006, to make way for development.

Rides and attractions

Gallery

Image:Whalom comet enter.jpg, The Entrance To The Flyer Comet File:Whalom Park trolley station postcard.jpg, The Whalom Park Trolley Station, c.1900s File:"Deer at Whalom Park and Their Keeper, Fitchburg, Mass.".jpg, Postcard mailed in 1908 with a caption, "Deer at Whalom Park and Their Keeper, Fitchburg, Mass."

Appearances in pop culture

The music video for the song "Touch and Go" by

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was shot at Whalom Park in 1982

TV advertisement jingle

There were two versions of the jingle: First Version :If you're looking for something exciting to do, :Then Whalom Park is the place for you! :With lots of rides and loads of fun, :Whalom Park's for ev-ery-one! :For fun and excitement, :A place to unwind, :Whalom Paaaark...for a whale of a time! :Whalom Park, you'll have a good time Second Version :If you need excitement, then come for the fun! :Whalom Park, it's for everyone! :Amusement rides! And water slides! :Whalom Park, it's family sized! :Picnics and good times! Rides, games, and shows! :Whalom's got it! C'mon let's gooooooo! :Great for the family! It's one of a kind! :Whalom Paaaark...for a whale of a time!

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