Lakeside Amusement Park
| |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | May 30, 1908 |
| Previous names | White City |
| Website | http://lakesideamusementpark.com/ |
A Zyklon coaster under construction
Lakeside Amusement Park is a family owned amusement park in Denver, Colorado, USA. It was originally named "White City". Opened on May 30, 1908, it is one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States.
History
The park did not operate at all in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[1] It reopened on July 22, 2021.[2][3]
Roller coasters
Present
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone | Edward A. Vettel | Wooden | 1940 | Operating |
| Dragon | Zamperla | Powered | 1989 | Operating |
| Kiddie Coaster | Miler Manufacturing | Kiddie | Unknown | Operating |
| Wild Chipmunk | Miler Manufacturing | Wild Mouse | 1955 | Operating |
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Racer | Fredrick Ingersoll | Wooden | 1911 | 1937 | Scrapped |
| Scenic Railway | Unknown | Wooden | 1908 | Unknown | Scrapped |
| Tickler | Unknown | Wooden | Unknown | Unknown | Scrapped |
| Velvet Coaster | John A. Miller | Wooden | 1908 | Unknown | Scrapped |
References
- ↑ Ricciardi, Tiney (2021-05-25). "Lakeside Amusement Park will reopen this summer after all — with new rides". Denver Post. https://theknow.denverpost.com/2021/05/25/lakeside-amusement-park-reopening/259446/. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ↑ Mathurin, Desiree (2021-07-22). "Lakeside Amusement Park is open again". Denverite. https://denverite.com/2021/07/22/lakeside-amusement-park-opening-date-2021-now/.
- ↑ "After a long wait, Lakeside Amusement Park officially reopens", The Denver Post (2021-07-22). Retrieved on 5 March 2022.