Idora Park
Amusement park in Ohio, USA
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Status
Opened
May 30, 1899
Closed
September 3, 1984
Idora Park was an amusement park previously located in Youngstown, Ohio, USA.
History
On August 28, 1984, the park announced that it would close on Labor Day (September 3). The park president stated that it had not been profitable for the last two seasons and that it could not afford to replace the Wildcat.[1]
On March 5, 2001, the ballroom was destroyed by fire.[2]
Defunct
Coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Wildcat | Unknown | Wooden | Unknown | 1984 | Scrapped |
| Figure Eight | Frederick Ingersoll | Wooden | 1902 | 1919 | Scrapped |
| Firefly | Unknown | Wooden | 1920 | Unknown | Scrapped |
| Jack Rabbit | TM Harton Company | Wooden | 1914 | 1984 | Scrapped |
| Wildcat | Philadelphia Toboggan Company | Wooden | 1930 | April 26, 1984 | Scrapped |
| Wild Mause | Unknown | Wild Mouse | Unknown | Unknown | Scrapped |
Attractions
- This list is incomplete, please expand it if you can.
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Swing | Unknown | Flying Machine | Unknown | Unknown | Donated to Historic Amusement Foundation[3] |
References
- ↑ "Fire, Operating Losses Force Idora Park To Close". The Cincinnati Enquirer. 1984-08-29. p. 45. Retrieved 2022-.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Fire destroys historic Idora Park Ballroom". The Monitor. 2001-03-06. p. 4. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ↑ Mannweiler, David (1985-05-29). "Within reach of bargain". The Indianapolis News. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
External links
- Idora Park on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
