Memphis_Kiddie_Park

Memphis Kiddie Park

Memphis Kiddie Park

Amusement park in Brooklyn, Ohio

Memphis Kiddie Park is an 11-ride amusement park located in Brooklyn, Ohio, designed specifically for children and families.

Quick Facts Location, Opened ...

Memphis Kiddie Park opened on May 28, 1952.[1] The park was one of several designed and opened by Stuart Wintner,[1] who also owned a chain of indoor movie theaters.[2] Wintner and later his son Russell ran the park.[2][3]

The park is home to the "Little Dipper" roller coaster—the oldest operating steel roller coaster in North America.

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) " HL
  • Little Dipper 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

  1. [1]
    Habib, Nabil. "Memphis Kiddie Park". Cleveland Historical. Public History and Digital Humanities, Cleveland State University. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. [2]
    Segall, Grant (August 2, 2013). "Russell Wintner makes Brooklyn a Kiddie town: My Cleveland". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Russell Wintner Obituary". The Plain Dealer. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.

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