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Maypole
Six Flags AstroWorld
Location Houston, Texas, USA
Status Defunct
Operated June 1, 1968 to 1976
Statistics
Manufacturer Arrow Development
Product Space Whirl
Type

Maypole was a Teacups ride built by US manufacturer Arrow Development that was previously located at Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, USA.[1] It opened with the park in 1968.[2]

Incident

In 1976, a 2-year-old girl fell from the ride and was killed. The ride was removed from the park after the accident.[3][4]

References

  1. "Arrow Dynamics Project List". flickr. oldcolorimages.com. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  2. "Article clipped from Wichita Falls Times". Wichita Falls Times. 1968-04-14. p. 60. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  3. "News, Rumors, and Serious Fatalities". Six Flags Houston.
  4. "Six Flags AstroWorld". Theme Park Timelines.