Euclid Beach - Cleveland  Euclid Beach Site #1  Brad's Defunct Parks


Euclid Beach was open from 1895 until September 28, 1969.

In 1896 the park received a switchback railway roller coaster.  It was replaced in 1903 by a figure 8 coaster (1903-1909).

Also installed on the site were the scenic railway (1907-1936), the New Velvet coaster (1909-1965, renamed the Aero Dips), the Racing Derby (1913-?), the Thriller (1924-1969), and the Flying Turns (1930-1969).

The Avenue Theatre remained in the park until replaced in 1938 by the Dippy Whip.

Also in the park was a live pony track, Sea Swing ride, and Flying Ponies ride.

The bathhouse served as a restaurant and changing rooms from 1985-1950s.

The Great American Racing Derby was purchased in 1921.  The ride was sold to Cedar Point after the 1966 season.  It was refurbished and renamed Cedar Downs.

The Dodgem ride was added in 1928 and remained in the park until 1969.  It was the largest in the country and entertained more passengers than the Racing coaster.

In 1916 a ride by the name of "the White Train" came to Euclid Beach from the Panama-Pacific Exposition.  It was used to transport visitors on a tour of the park.

The Circle Swing ride was constructed in 1902 and replaced in 1930 with the Rocket Ships.

The Sleepy Hollow Railroad was upgraded from compressed-air steam train to imitation diesel in 1948.  The train was relocated to Old Indiana after the park's close.

The Kiddie Hook & Ladder fire truck and the Rock-o-Plane ride were added in 1951.

The Mill Chute ride was constructed in 1921 and redesigned and renamed Over-the Falls in 1937.

In 1935 the Surprise House was constructed.  It included a slanted room and moving floors.

The Flying Scooters were added in 1938 and remained until the 1960s.

The carousel arrived in 1910.  It was redecorated in an Art Deco motif in the 1930s and later repainted white.  The carousel sits outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today.

The signature entrance still sits as a reminder of the park and a landmark on Lake Shore Boulevard.

Fairfield Park - Dayton
Fairfield park operated a miniature railroad and circle swing.

Fairview Park - Dayton  SOAPHS Facebook Page
The park was a major competitor to Lakeside.  It also had a roller coaster.

Fantasy Farm Amusement Park - Middletown

Frankie's Forest Park - St Rt. 48 (Main Street) & Needmore Road, Dayton  SOAPHS Facebook Page
Frankie's Forest Park was open from 1929-1959.

Geauga Lake - Geauga Lake The park was open from 1887 to 2007 under the names Geauga Lake, Six Flags Ohio and Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.

Gordon Gardens - Cleveland
The park operated from 1922-1927 on 8 acres of land.  It had a roller coaster called the Big Dipper.

Hiawatha Park - Mt. Vernon  Knox County Fair

Hillsdale Park - Cincinnati  SOAPHS Facebook Page
The park was originally known as Innsdale Park. In 1896 a ferris wheel, carousel, and bowling alley were added.  The park was sold to the city and the the rides removed.

Hover Park - Lima
Hover Park opened in 1908.  It contained a figure 8 roller toboggan.

Idora Park - Youngstown  www.idorapark.org  Brad's Defunct Parks  Site Today
In the 1930s the park added the Rapids Ride.  Kiddieland (13 rides) was constructed in 1951 on the former site of the swimming pool.  A fire on Apil 26, 1984 destroyed the Wildcat, Lost River, and park offices.  The park opened that season but it was the last.  The rides were auctioned off in 1984.  March 5, 2001 saw another fire to the already closed park.  The ballroom was destroyed.  On July 6, 2001 demolition efforts removed the Jack Rabbit and Wildcat roller coasters, the last things still standing in the closed park.

Indianola Park - Columbus  Department of Recreation & Parks
Indianola Park installed a figure 8 toboggan in 1905.

Innsdale Park - Cincinnati  SOAPHS Facebook Page
The park was later known as Hillsdale Park. In 1896 a ferris wheel, carousel, and bowling alley were added.  The park was sold to the city and the the rides removed.

Jeepers - Cleveland

Kiddie Land Park - Akron
The park contained carnival rides including a carousel, roller coaster, bumper cars, paddle boats, and paratrooper.  It closed in the 1890s.

Lake Erie Park - Toledo
The park opened in the 1870s.  Meyers Lake had a scenic railway (1908-1920).  In 1920 the ride was rebuilt and opened as the Blue Streak.  Also in the park were a circle swing and theatre.

Lake Park - Alliance

Lakeside Park - Akron
The park opened in 1886 but was destroyed by fire on June 25, 1910.  Lakeside had a carousel, casino, and canoe rentals.  The park was sold in 1918 to Summit Beach Park.

Lakeside Park - Dayton
Lakeside park opened in the 1900s.  The park had a shoot-the-chutes and a scenic railway.

Lakeview Park - Conneaut

Lakewood - Urbana

Lunken Playfield - Cincinnati

LeSourdsville Lake - Middletown  Facebook Page
The park's was open from June 10, 1922-September, 1999 under the original name of LeSourdsville Lake. From 1999-2001 the park operatued under the name Americana.  When it reopened for the 2002 season the park was renamed LeSourdsville Lake.  At the end of the 2002 season the park closed pending new management.

Luna Park - Cleveland
Luna Park was often described as the most beautiful amusement park in the country.  It opened on May 18, 1905.  The park had a shoot-the-chutes, Scenic River (tunnel of love), Rainbow Dips ride, carousel, japanese gardens, and motordrome.  In 1915 the park purchased the Jack Rabbit coaster.  Luna Lake was constructed in 1914 to compete with the beach at Euclid Beach.  The park closed in 1929 following several negative seasons.  The rides were auctioned off to pay the creditors.  The carousel was sold to Puritas Springs and remained until 1958.

Luna Park - Mansfield
Luna park was centered around a figure 8 toboggan.

McCullough Lake Park - Lima
The park closed in 1936.  McCullough Lake contained a coaster named Twister.

Meadowbrook Park - Bascom  Meadowbrook Park
This small park survived until the 1970s.

Meyers Lake Park - Canton
The park opened in 1895 but was destroyed by fire on June 25, 1910.  The only roller coaster in the park was an L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway.  In 1926 the park was sold and opened again until 1974.

Millbrook Park - New Boston  Brad's Defunct Parks

Minerva Park - Columbus  Brad's Defunct Parks

Monarch Park - Cincinnati

Moxahala Park - Zanesville
The park was open for three decades before closing.  It sat idle for a few years before reopening in the 1970s.  Moxahala park had a Water Chute (mini shoot-the-chutes).  The Cyclone coaster was open from 1927-1938.  It was then relocated to LeSourdsville Lake.

Olentangy Park - Columbus  Brad's Defunct Parks
The park contained one of the largest vaudeville theatres in Ohio, a whirlwind coaster, loop-the-loop, circle swing, shoot-the-chutes, and a japanese garden.

Pee Wee Valley Park - Cincinnati

Puritas Springs Park - southwest Cleveland
The park was open from 1900-1958.  In 1928 they built the Cyclone, the finest ravine coaster ever built.  The park also contained rides such as The Whip, Flying Scooters, and Moon Rocket.  After the park's close, the remains of the Cyclone could be seen for many years.

Putt N' Pond Speed Park Park - Fostoria
From 1986-2001 the park contained the Pipeline Express steel roller coaster, built from PVC pipe.

River Castle - Cincinnati

Sandy Beach Park - Akron
The park contained a swimming pool, rides, dance pavilion, zoo and refreshments.

Sandy Beach Park - Russel's Point
The park was located on Indian Lake.  It was connected to San Juan Resort via a arching foot-bridge.  The roller coaster operated from the 1920s until the 1970s.  Danceland, an open-air dance hall was very popular during the Big Band era.

San Juan Resort - Russel's Point
The park was located on Indian Lake.  It was connected to Sandy Beach Park via a arching foot-bridge.  The roller coaster operated from the 1920s until the 1970s.  Danceland, an open-air dance hall was very popular during the Big Band era.

Seccaium Park - midway between Galion and Bucyrus

Silver Lake Park - Akron
Silver Lake contained two roller coasters, a carousel, dance hall, zoo, bathhouse, pavilion, and boat rentals.  Because the owner was a strict Methodist, the park was not open on Sundays.  Alcohol and gambling were not permitted.  The park closed in 1917.

Spring Grove Park - Springfield

Spring View Park - Springfield
In 1908 the park installed a figure 8 roller coaster.

Springfield Lake Park - Toledo
The park contained 2 coasters, ? (1915-1922) and Radio Streak (1923-1931), several rides, swimming, roller skating, and dancing.

Stanton Park - Steubenville
The park was open from 1905-1912 with a carousel, roller coaster, and skating rink.

Summit Beach Park - Akron
The park was open from July 4, 1917-1958.  Summit Beach featured coasters named the Dixie Flyer (1917-?) and the Red Devil (originally named the Over-the-Top in its opening year of 1918).  The park also had another coaster, Dixie Flyer, whip, roller skating rink, Old Mill, Hilarity Hall, and a ballroom with a "floating" dance floor.  In 1920 Summit Beach built a motordrome.  When the Crystal Pool opened in 1919 it was the largest mosaic tile pool in the U.S.

Terminal Park - Youngstown
The park opened on May 30, 1899.  When the park opened for the 1900 season, they used a contest to determine a new name for the park.  The name Idora Park became the permanent name.

Time Out at the Mall - Forest Park

Toledo Beach - Toledo
The park grew in popularity after the demise of Lake Erie Park.  It offered a roller coaster, carousel, water toboggan, and bathhouse

Vollmar's Park - Boling Green

Walbridge Park Amusement Park - Toledo
The park shared 1344 acres with the Toledo Zoo.  It also contained an amphitheater, museum, aquarium, two beaches, 52 playgrounds, and a garden center.

Western Hills Plaza Playfield - Cincinnati

White City - East 140th Street, Cleveland
White City opened in May 1905.  It featured flying airships, scenic railway, and a shoot-the-chutes.  On May 25, 1906 the entire park was destroyed by fire except the scenic railway.  The park was rebuilt by 1907 but was destroyed again by a windstorm.  In 1909 the park was sold and renamed Cleveland Beach Park.

White City - Dayton

Willough Beach - Willoughby
The park contained a Jack Rabbit coaster.

Wonder Park - Cincinnati

Woodland Beach Park - Ashtabula
The park offered a carousel, roller coaster, and open-air dance hall.

Woodsdale Island - Hamilton

Wonderland Park - Forest Park

WonderPark Cincinnati - Forest Park

Wyandot Lake - Columbus