Chippewa Lake Park

Amusement park in the United States


Chippewa Lake Park
Location
Chippewa Lake, Ohio, USA
Coordinates 41°03′47″N 81°54′09″W / 41.0629926°N 81.902540°W / 41.0629926; -81.902540
Status Defunct
Operated 1878 to 1978

Chippewa Lake Park was an amusement park previously located in Chippewa Lake, Ohio, USA.

History

In January 1970, the park was sold to Continental Business Enterprises of Cleveland.[1] In February 1979, the owners of the park stated they did not plan on opening that year and announced plans to sell the park.[2]

Coasters

Defunct

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Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Big Dipper Fred W. Pearce
Josiah Pearce
Wooden 1925 1978 Scrapped
Little Dipper Allan Herschell Company Kiddie Unknown 1978 Standing but not operating
Wild Mouse B. A. Schiff & Associates Wild Mouse 1971 or later 1970s Scrapped
unknown Unknown Wooden June 1885 Unknown Scrapped

Attractions

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Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Bug Traver Engineering Company Tumble Bug 1929 or earlier 1978 Standing but not operating
Caterpillar Unknown Caterpillar 1963 or earlier 1963 or later Unknown
Circle Swing Unknown Circle Swing 1963 or earlier 1963 or later Unknown
Ferris Wheel Unknown Ferris Wheel 1963 or earlier 1963 or later Unknown

References

  1. "Waves at Chippewa Lake: Happiness Fenced Out?". The Akron Beacon Journal. 1970-06-24. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. "Chippewa Lake Park sale plans aired". The Akron Beacon Journal. 1979-02-08. p. 36. Retrieved 2024-03-17.

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