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| Location |  |
| Coordinates | 40°57′49″N 75°59′54″W / 40.963590°N 75.998381°W |
| Status | Defunct |
| Operated | 1892 to 1956 |
| Owner | Lehigh Traction Co |
| General manager | Alvin Markle Senior (1861-1933)
C.W. Elrod (1933-) |
| Operating season | May - October |
| Area | 40 Acres |
| Slogan | "The People's Playground" |
Hazle Park was an Amusement Park located in the West Hazleton area of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, USA that opened in 1892 and closed in 1956. The park was founded by Alvin Markle Senior, then owner of Lehigh Traction Company.[1][2] Hazle Park featured rail service until 1933. On August 13, 1912 famed conductor John Philip Sousa appeared at the park to entertain large crowds.[3]
Today, much of the area once occupied by Hazle Park is occupied by Hazle Park Quality Meats, a met packing company. Other areas of the former park have also been redeveloped by other businesses and a community park, but largely still remains vacant.[4]
Coasters
Defunct[2][5][6][7]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figure 8 | Unknown | Wooden | 1905 | 1922 | Unknown |
| Greyhound | Thomas Kerstetter, John A. Miller | Wooden | 1923 | 1939 | Removed |
| Tumble Bug | Wooden | 1926 |
Attractions
Defunct[1][2][3][6][7]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Carousel | Unknown | Carousel | 1905 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Whip | Unknown | Unknown | 1936 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Mystic River | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Ferris Wheel | Unknown | Unknown | 1936 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Scrambler | Scrambler | 1926 | 1950 | ||
| Aeroplane Swings | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Old Mill | 1950 | ||||
| Fun House | 1950 | ||||
| Scooter |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ragan, Tom (June 18, 2006). "Hazle Park Attractions and Overview". Newspapers.com. Hazleton Standard Speaker. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Fireworks at Hazle Park Tonight". Newspapers.com. Hazleton Standard Speaker. August 3, 1923. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Stumpf, Charles (July 15, 1981). "History of Hazle Park Part 1". Newspapers.com. Hazleton Standard Speaker. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ↑ "About Us". Hazle Park Quality Meats. 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ↑ "Hazle Park". March 12, 2001. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Stumpf, Charles (July 20, 1981). "History of Hazle Park Part 3". Newspapers.com. Hazleton Standard Speaker. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Stumpf, Charles (July 16, 1981). "History of Hazle Park Part 2". Newspapers.com. Hazleton Standard Speaker. Retrieved September 21, 2022.