Memphis Kiddie Park
Interactive map of Memphis Kiddie Park | |
| Location | Brooklyn, Ohio, USA |
|---|---|
| Opened | May 28, 1952 |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 11 |
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]
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]
| Name | Year opened | Type | Manufacturer | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek & Memphis Railway | 1950s | Miniature train | Allan Herschell Company | No height limit |
| Boats | 1950s | Spinning boat ride | Allan Herschell Company | Maximum 50 inches |
| Electric Roadway | 1950s | Miniature race car ride | Unknown | Maximum 50 inches |
| Ferris Wheel | 1950s | Miniature Ferris wheel | Unknown | Maximum 50 inches |
| Jeeps | 1950s | Spinning car ride | Allan Herschell Company | Maximum 50 inches |
| Little Dipper | 1952 | Steel kiddie roller coaster | Allan Herschell Company | No height limit |
| Merry-Go-Round | 1950s | Carousel | Allan Herschell Company | No height limit |
| MKP Airways | 1950s | Spinning plane ride | Allan Herschell Company | Maximum 50 inches |
| Pony Carts | 1950s | Miniature chariot track ride | Allan Herschell Company | Maximum 50 inches |
| Sky Fighters | 1950s | Miniature spinning space ship ride | Allan Herschell Company | Maximum 50 inches |
| Turtle Chase | 1950s | Miniature 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
- ^ a b Habib, Nabil. "Memphis Kiddie Park". Cleveland Historical. Public History and Digital Humanities, Cleveland State University. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Segall, Grant (August 2, 2013). "Russell Wintner makes Brooklyn a Kiddie town: My Cleveland". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Russell Wintner Obituary". The Plain Dealer. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Kiddie Rides | Memphis Kiddie Park | Cleveland Family Amusement Park | Brooklyn, OH". Memphis Kiddie Park. Retrieved 2025-12-01.