Rocky Springs Park
Amusement park in Pennsylvania, USA
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Rocky Springs Park was an amusement park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
History
From 1895 until at least 1925, the park was managed by Mr. H. B. Griffiths.[1]
The park reopened on June 16, 1979.[2] The final day of operation was September 7, 1980. The owners filed for bankruptcy on September 18 after being brought to court by three creditors over unpaid bills.[3]
The ballroom and roller skating rink building were destroyed by fire in the morning of April 2, 1987. The building had been converted to a bakery the previous year.[4]
Past roller coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figure 8 | T. M. Harton | Side Friction | 1906 | 1917 | Scrapped |
| Wild Mouse | B. A. Schiff & Associates | Wild Mouse | 1979 | 1980 | Unknown |
Past attractions
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar[1] | Unknown | Caterpillar | 1925 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Circling Swings | Traver Engineering Company | Flying Machine | 1906 | Unknown | Unknown |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rocky Springs Park Ready for Opening On Memorial Day". Intelligencer Journal. 1925-05-29. p. 11. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ↑ Kinter III, James L. (1979-06-18). "Despite Mishap, A Restored Rocky Springs Park Reopens". Intelligencer Journal. p. 32. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ↑ "Rocky Springs To File for Bankruptcy". Lancaster New Era. 1980-09-18. p. 1. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ↑ Hoober III, John M. (1987-04-02). "Roaring $500,000 Fire Levels Rocky Springs Rink". Lancaster New Era. p. 1. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
External links
- Rocky Springs Park on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
