Memphis Kiddie Park

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Memphis Kiddie Park
Memphis Kiddie Park
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Location Brooklyn, Ohio, USA
OpenedMay 28, 1952
Attractions
Total11

Memphis Kiddie Park is a children's amusement park located in Brooklyn, Ohio. The park opened on May 28, 1952. [1] It was one of several designed by Stuart Wintner, [1] who also owned a chain of movie theaters. [2] Wintner and his son Russell ran the park until each of their deaths. [2] [3]

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The park is home to the Little Dipper roller coaster, one of the oldest operating steel roller coasters in North America.

Current rides

There are 11 rides at Memphis Kiddie Park. All date back to the 1950s and have been maintained to keep their original appearances. [4]

NameYear openedTypeManufacturerHeight limit
Big Creek & Memphis Railway1950s Miniature train Allan Herschell Company No height limit
Boats1950sSpinning boat ride Allan Herschell Company Maximum 50 inches
Electric Roadway1950sMiniature race car rideUnknownMaximum 50 inches
Ferris Wheel1950sMiniature Ferris wheel UnknownMaximum 50 inches
Jeeps1950sSpinning car ride Allan Herschell Company Maximum 50 inches
Little Dipper 1952 Steel kiddie roller coaster Allan Herschell Company No height limit
Merry-Go-Round1950s Carousel Allan Herschell Company No height limit
MKP Airways1950sSpinning plane ride Allan Herschell Company Maximum 50 inches
Pony Carts1950sMiniature chariot track ride Allan Herschell Company Maximum 50 inches
Sky Fighters1950sMiniature spinning space ship ride Allan Herschell Company Maximum 50 inches
Turtle Chase1950sMiniature Tumble Bug ride R. E. Chambers Company Maximum 50 inches

In addition to the rides, the park also has a miniature golf course for both children and adults.

References

  1. 1 2 Habib, Nabil. "Memphis Kiddie Park". Cleveland Historical. Public History and Digital Humanities, Cleveland State University . Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Segall, Grant (August 2, 2013). "Russell Wintner makes Brooklyn a Kiddie town: My Cleveland". The Plain Dealer . Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Russell Wintner Obituary". The Plain Dealer. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Kiddie Rides | Memphis Kiddie Park | Cleveland Family Amusement Park | Brooklyn, OH". Memphis Kiddie Park. Retrieved 2025-12-01.

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