The station that you thought was for the roller coaster was the station for the miniature train ride that went down to the swimming area. I rode that train many times in the 1950's.
What made my day about this change of conneaunt lake Park of the entrance that got rid of the crazy traffic it is hard to get to the rides restroom and to the midway. It was hard with cars, trucks and semi trucks coming thru made it hard to get across the street. I am so glad of these changes that rid of it of the traffic and made it safer for the kids to get to the rides as well
Thank you for bringing back the coobse. I sure do miss the coobse in the of the train. Any way thank you so much for bringing back the coobse and all trains should have the coobse in the back of the train
This moment in history always makes me cry. All the carousels that couldn't be saved, and this one not only got saved, but had the best restoration a carousel could get!
What wonderful footage of Kennywood's original "Laser Loop". I remember when that opened up. I've ridden quite a few of the Anton Schwartzkopf shuttle loops when they existed.
You are very fortunate. I saw the pieces sitting the parking lot at Niagara Amusement Park this year, and it doesn't appear promising that it will return.
This was one of two only Tumble Bugs left at the time... Who knows, Kennywood might be next, it is possible for the Tumble Bug at Conneaut and maybe Chippewa Lake's Tumble Bug to be restored, while the others are long gone.
Oh wow... The LASER LOOP. I was too small to ride this when it existed here in Pittsburgh... sadly, I doubt Ill be driving to the Canadian border just to ride this. Kennywood should have kept this AND the Kangaroo... Those were like... the SOUL of that park.
I can confirm after my first National Carousel Association Convention, that yes, they still “dance” on the platforms, and the horses look better than ever with shiny new restorations.
I find it amazing that our Fore Fathers had this type of talents in their minds and hands . From the beauty of the construction to the decorative Layout of these rides ! Todays rides look like pipes stuck together and painted !
About how they talk about a couple of parks had miniature trains, there are some that have 3 foot narrow gauge trains, even Cedar Point park has a 3 foot narrow gauge railroad, I saw it on an episode of the TV show Tracks Ahead
They use to the rocking rally in the late 80's early 90's man while you were there you were already trying to reserve a spot for the next year alot of famous bands played there I alone have seen moly moly hatched, blue oyster cult, willy Nelson, steppenwolf, foghat and alot more thos were the best times in my life I wish there was more info on it...
I think it would be super cool if the park were to be rebuilt. A revived Cascade Park would likely be Bushkill-esque, hopefully it would eventually include a coaster using Comet's footers but that's probably a pipe dream.
Nice job. My dad worked for the Cooper-Bessemer in Grove City and every year they had their company picnic at Conneaut. Have so many fond memories of the place. Thank you for your video.
I could write a book on my experiences at Beautiful Cascade Park!!! Spent my childhood going there and then on into my teens an adulthood!!! Oh the memories!!! I had a crush on Melba Vesco, Mr. Vesco's daughter!!!
I just ran across this video. I just took a walk around this beautiful park. You really did an awesome job showing the old roller coaster footings etc. Thank you!
The swimming pool closed a long time ago now. I went there in the late 80's. The little waterfall you showed, people to this day jump off that into the water below. When I was a kid I was to chicken to do it. LOL The big event that happens each year there is the Back to the 50's. Also, in the winter they decorate the whole park and you pay admission to drive your car thru it. Good job on the video!
