The park opened in 1955, as a localized, scaled-down version of larger amusement parks like Disneyland (which also celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025). For decades, Playland was extremely popular ...

Western Playland amusement park opened with eight rides on 15 acres at Ascarate Park. May 28, Labor Day weekend, 1960.

Playland opens on Saturday and will remain open on select days in May and June All the classic thrills are returning but the new Thundervolt Roller Coaster will not be open until July. The $9 ...

Playland is currently in talks with a potential ... The company could give the park a much needed infusion of money, expertise and new rides and allow the nonprofit to focus its efforts on Storyland.

Western Playland amusement park opened on ... William Steffen will attend the opening. The new playground includes eight rides and a concession stand featuring hot dogs, soft drinks and other ...

Western Playland opened in February for the ... of the Western Playland Amusement Park comes near. The new playground includes eight rides and a concession stand featuring hot dogs, soft drinks ...

Situated about 20 miles south of Portland in the town of Old Orchard Beach, this 5-acre amusement park is New England's only beachfront amusement park. Past visitors say Palace Playland is an ...