Wonderland Park is an
amusement park
An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central ...
located in
Thompson Memorial Park,
Amarillo, Texas
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,
United States
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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.
The
COVID-19 pandemic
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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
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{{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