Wonderland Amusement Park (Amarillo, Texas)
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Wonderland Park is an
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located in Thompson Memorial Park,
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Park history

The park was founded in 1951 by Paul and Alathea Roads. In 1969, several new rides were added that appealed to people of all ages, including a bumper car ride. The park is still run by the Roads family. It has been described by most of the Amarillo population the park is run down with a lot of rides not working and prices are not worth going. The
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shut down the 2020 season from mid-March to mid-June.


Attractions

* Amusement Park Rides * Miniature Golf * Arcade/Games * The Food Booth * Drink Booth * Cotton Candy Booth


Roller coasters


Major rides


Water rides


Children’s rides


References


External links

* {{Amarillo, Texas Culture of Amarillo, Texas Economy of Amarillo, Texas Amusement parks in Texas Tourist attractions in Amarillo, Texas 1951 establishments in Texas Buildings and structures in Amarillo, Texas Amusement parks opened in 1951