Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks

Images of America: New York

by Rose Ann Hirsch

The first kiddie parks in North America were born in the lush forests of the Adirondack Mountains in the 1950s. These parks brought to life the characters of beloved fairytales, legends, and nursery rhymes through live performers, animated figures, and themed mechanical rides. Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks contains images of some of the Adirondacks’ most popular kiddie parks: Storytown U.S.A., Enchanted Forest of the Adirondacks, the Land of Make Believe, Magic Forest, and Santa’s Workshop. Each park is home to various fantasy-themed amusements built to accommodate children rather than adults. Four of the five parks are still in operation and continue to entertain new generations of children every year.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Travel

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 2006

About the author

When I'm not riding roller coasters, restoring carousel horses, exploring dead amusement parks (with permission), or chasing ghosts with my friends, I am busy writing stories. I live with my husband four miles from one of the eight natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.

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Reviews

[Lin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much. It took me back to a couple of my favorite places when I was a child. It sorted out some things I had misremembered. It is full of b&w photos. I believe it is a unique book.
It was gifted to me [by my daughter (thanks sweet girl!)] and I think it makes a great gift for the right person!

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were parts of this book that I enjoyed. I liked the various pictures of the parks and the employees. I liked reading the history about the parks. I liked the types of parks that were mentioned such as a Santa park and the way adults enjoyed it as well as children. I liked the other parks that were mentioned to. However it was only five chapters and the chapters were relatively short. I would have liked to have read more details about the parks and maybe more information about other parks and maybe the future of kiddie parks and how they’ve evolved. I had the impression from the book that kiddie parks tend to be sadly going away.

[Gino DiCarlo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love photos of roadside attractions! Great memories!