Exploring the Abandoned Pleasure Beach Amusement Park in Bridgeport Connecticut! 

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What may seem an eyesore to one person, just might be a beautiful masterpiece to another. There are places beloved by communities and protected in the hearts of those that hold their memories of its tattered hallways and decayed rooms dear. This is the way that we feel when we explore places that have been forgotten by time. Left to rot and decay and only holding the silent whispers of what once was. We know that there are people out there with malicious intent toward these places that we venture into. It saddens us when we see the filth and destruction they leave behind, but we want to make something very clear… We are explorers and lovers of history. We in no way, shape or form condone the criminal activities that take place in the historical decaying places that we document. Social media has brought many of these places to the limelight, but the intention is to show the beauty and mystery of abandonment. Not to invite trouble. Trouble will find its way on its own and to say that the peaceful documentation of these places leads to criminal activity, is mind blowing. We have met so many amazing fellow explorers in our travels and are so thankful and humbled by the positive responses we have received. We know that this type of exploration is not for everyone…many people don’t understand why we find such beauty in decay, we can only explain it as a beautiful journey into the past. We invite you to watch our explores and come along as we visit these amazing places. As for the criminal activity that occurs, those individuals are responsible for their own actions. It is a terrible part of our society, but reality, nonetheless. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for loving this location just as much as we do. We hope that through this video, the memories held within will remain.

Have been there several times, going back a few years when some of the homes were still occupied on a seasonal basis. Always peaceful and some interesting exploring. In those days the electricity was still on, and public water was still working, although not in the park area. It was kinda weird walking around in the evenings and having paved roads with streetlights in an otherwise abandoned situation. Much of the trash there is stuff that blows across the water or floats in on the tides. Keeping the beach clean was an ongoing task, even when peope were there on a regular basis. My brother had a house there and used it for many years after the bridge burned. Had some great neighbors as well. It was certainly different being isolated like that, but still hearing the sounds of the nearby city and highway. BTW, you quickly adjust to the fact that the sun comes up early when you face the water (about 5 am) and you just can't party late into the night. Of course, your neighbors are also in bed early so nobody to party with after 9 pm.

Every single scrap of land on the Connecticut coast has a legend of Captain Kidd's treasure associated with it.

Heartbreaking to this boy of the 1950's who loved my visits here.

I use to explore this place around 2006-08 all the cottages and many buildings were still there, good times. Almost nothing original left, I also went there in 1993 and 1995 when I was very very young and gave pictures of how it looked in the 90s before the bridge burned. I want to go back now for the sake of nostalgia

Back in the 70s , me and my family would spend the day on this historic amusement park. They had a boat ride that me and my dad would ride over and over again. I miss this place very much and so sad it's gone forever

What a difference in my youth in the early sixties. Just beautiful memories.

What a treasure you shared here. I spent my 13th birthday riding the roller coaster over and over because the person found out it was my birthday, I was allowed to stay on for free rides. The first building you went into was the Polka Dot Playhouse if I remember correctly. Thanks for the memories. Have a blessed life.

That’s the Polka Dot Playhouse. My parents went to many shows there. My dad took me fishing dozens of times off the pier. Drop line fishing for flats. Always got a kick out of driving over the bridge to get there. Felt like we would fall through. Good times. My dad’s mother owned a costume shop in downtown Bridgeport. Been in there a few times. I can still smell that smell. 😁

I can hear all the laughter and the music still in this area, such awesome place this would have been back in the day. Thanks for showing us around and who doesn't like a day at the beach.

My family (Maternal Aunt & Uncle) owned one of the cottages on Pleasure Beach!

Great memories had a lot of cookouts there!!!

This is one of your best videos!!! Loved the ending the best!! You two are amazing!! ♥️♥️

I used to go there with my parents when I was a little kid !!!😊

looking forward to getting out there this summer, I've read on Google how they closed off the beach , instead of me going out there myself to check it out ... Ty for this , now my mind is open to possibilities 🤙🏼

That old 25 cent coke machine was awesome. Pretty cool place

The theater was the original Polka Dot Playhouse. The ballroom was The Ritz Ballroom.

That IS a hike to get out there, for sure! I've hiked "Long Beach" in Stratford out to "Pleasure Beach" in Bridgeport many times searching for sea-glass. Wish I had known y'all were coming to Stratford, we could've met up out there. I live about a half-mile away.

There were a bunch of cottages there until about 15-20 years ago when they were all torn down.

This was just sprawling! I’d have to have dipped off to the playground and tried everything out, 😅! Great finds and pieces all over!

My mom she use to go to pleasure Beach and she said there use to be a roller skating and an Olympic size swimming pool there

This place is awesome! I can not wait until I’m making enough money to go explore this side of the country.

I used to go there back in the 70s when i live in Bridgeport but i left Bridgeport in 1980 now i live in Pennsylvania its all many years ago

Great explore

.... could be and should be made into a nature preserve - would be one on the most important parks on the Eastern Seaboard.

I got to explore that area before they tore down most of the buildings. I see there isn't much left. Glad you got to go out there nice vid.

Enjoyed your walk thru the abandoned Bridgeport Amusement Park. I never knew of it as my travels never took me there years ago. Here's a hint perhaps for future reference: a Historical Society in whatever location you're going to be filming might be some place to check out for more info on your subject. Enjoyed your presentation. How many other videos have you done? Just happened to find this on RU-vid.

Great exploration. What an interesting location to check out!

On the note of your Bruins hat, I certainly know the pain of blowing a 3-1 series lead to loose a game 7 in OT. My team did that to me in 2015. I guess I can say at least my team got a cup in 2018 even if it was a painful road to get there. On the note of the video, I would've looked in the area where the coaster was, I suspect footers may still be present (see my video of Fairyland Park in Kansas City, which I had been told was paved over but I was still able to find coaster footers). There's also a chance you may find loose track pieces left behind.

Some people claim Captain Kidd buried his treasure on Charles Island in Milford, it has never been found.

Man, we use to sneak over to here by the sandbar at low tide and hang out for hours back in High School!

There was a whole neighborhood of abandoned hurricane damaged homes out there until about 10-15 years ago !

Being from nearby in New York, we did once go there through Bridgeport to this location. I thought WICC, AM 600 broadcasts from that area? 😅

Cool place, I loved the theatre but it really didn't look safe so I think you did the right thing by not going further in. Shame no trace of the carousel survives.

I like the narration.

Once you crossed over the the bridge there was a hot dog stand before the pier.

There was an amusement part on pleasure Island Port Arthur Texas

Can you go out there with trespassing issues?

that used to be called the polkadotplayhouse in the 70s i was a stage carpenter apretance back in the day

#popstarmayor #bridgeportct 😊

Is it Safe Walking with Flash Light from Beach in Stratford to Pleasure Beach???? Is it Safe to Walk Around in Pleasure Beach at Night with Flash Light or is it Dangerous with Crime????

Round building... hippodrome

Carasel not caravan

Amusement parks have turned to poo over the last 50 years and the ones left nowadays suck and require a third mortgage on your home to attend!!