Old Amusement Parks In Oklahoma
The park started with a big spring fed pond and then many rides and attractions along with a pool and slides were added making it an outdoor haven for all ages.
Old amusement parks in oklahoma. Simply bring the kids to one of oklahoma s amusement or water parks and see their eyes light up as they brave roller coasters and other wild rides. Belle isle park oklahoma city ok 1922 1928 oklahoma gas electric bought park from railroad and razed the park bell s amusement park tulsa ok 1951 2006 county would not renew the park lease at the tulsa county fairgrounds benson amusement park shawnee ok 1907 1932 victim. Billy dixon johnny fletcher jennifer burton leslie flaming emily cowan.
Wedgewood springlake and frontier city. Woods noticed the children had nothing to do while the parents were busy at the range so he decided to add a few rides. Springlake amusement park was an amusement park in oklahoma city oklahoma.
Known for old fashioned fun and its modern twist on fright and chills frontier city theme park features rollercoaster rides family rides and fun and entertainment for every age. The theme park uses an endearing wild west theme complete with an unbelievable replica of an old wild west city setup. Whether being slung up into air on an adrenaline pumping thrill ride taking a wild dip on a breathtaking log ride or relaxing on an old fashioned carousel with the little ones oklahoma s theme.
It was originally established in 1922 some sources say 1924 by roy staton about six years after his spring fed pond at ne 40th and eastern now martin luther king blvd had been open to swimmers and picnickers. Springlake amusement park in oklahoma city opened in 1924 and was the place to go for fun back in the day. In 1924 after his spring fed pond in northeast oklahoma city had been open to swimming and picnicking for six years roy staton built a swimming pool there.
Oklahoma city boasted three amusement parks in the mid twentieth century. Amusement park status.
