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Formerly known as Bland's Park, the small family friendly amusement park is located in the town of Tipton, in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Altoona railroad businessman Fred Delgrosso purchased the amusement park in 1946. Highlights of the park include go-cart racing, an extensive kiddie-land, small water rides, miniature golf, pavillion and catering amenities. The park holds an annual "Summer Thunder" fireworks show for the 4th of July. |
Formerly known as Bland's Park, the small family friendly amusement park is located in the town of Tipton, in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Altoona railroad businessman Fred Delgrosso purchased the amusement park in 1946. Highlights of the park include go-cart racing, an extensive kiddie-land, small water rides, miniature golf, pavillion and catering amenities. The park holds an annual "Summer Thunder" fireworks show for the 4th of July. |
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Del Grosso Park was originally opened by the Rinard brothers on the Blands' family farm in 1907. The park fell into disrepair through the Depression. It was purchased in 1946 by Fred Del Grosso, at which time only a few picnic shelters remained. The Del Grosso family |
Del Grosso Park was originally opened by the Rinard brothers on the Blands' family farm in 1907. The park fell into disrepair through the Depression. It was purchased in 1946 by Fred Del Grosso, at which time only a few picnic shelters remained. The Del Grosso family has continued to improve the park with various additions and improvements and continues to operate it today. |
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Del Grosso Park is operated by the Del Grosso family of Tipton, Pennsylvania, founders of the Del Grosso food company. Del Grosso produces and distributes pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce, and other Italian specialty items. |
Del Grosso Park is operated by the Del Grosso family of Tipton, Pennsylvania, founders of the Del Grosso food company. Del Grosso produces and distributes pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce, and other Italian specialty items. |
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Revision as of 12:52, 22 May 2007
| Previously known as Bland's Park | |
| File:Delgrossosparklogo.jpg | |
| Location | Tipton, Pennsylvania |
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| Opened | 1907 |
| Owner | The Delgrosso Family |
| Slogan | A Family Tradition |
| Attractions | |
| Roller coasters | 2 |
| Water rides | 3 |
| Website | http://www.delgrossos.com |
DelGrosso's Amusement Park is an amusement park located in Tipton, Pennsylvania. The DelGrosso family bought the park in 1947, and was named "Bland's Park" until 2000. The park today is known for its family-friendly ride line-up and food, as well as free parking and admission. Today, the park continues to host picnics and special music events. Several of the park's rides are uncommon, such as an Eli Bridge ferris wheel, and the Space Odyssey, one of the three "Caterpillar" rides still in operation.
History
Formerly known as Bland's Park, the small family friendly amusement park is located in the town of Tipton, in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Altoona railroad businessman Fred Delgrosso purchased the amusement park in 1946. Highlights of the park include go-cart racing, an extensive kiddie-land, small water rides, miniature golf, pavillion and catering amenities. The park holds an annual "Summer Thunder" fireworks show for the 4th of July.
Del Grosso Park was originally opened by the Rinard brothers on the Blands' family farm in 1907. The park fell into disrepair through the Depression. It was purchased in 1946 by Fred Del Grosso, at which time only a few picnic shelters remained. The Del Grosso family has continued to improve the park with various additions and improvements and continues to operate it today.
Del Grosso Park is operated by the Del Grosso family of Tipton, Pennsylvania, founders of the Del Grosso food company. Del Grosso produces and distributes pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce, and other Italian specialty items.
Daily Start
After welcoming the guests to the park, the playing of the The Star-Spangled Banner begins the day, and the park salutes the United States with our National Anthem. Everybody is to stand, remove hats, and rides are to be shut off. Everyone places their right hand over their hearts.
Roller Coasters
In 2003, the park sold its Pinfari "Zyklon" roller coaster, installed in 1987, to Blue Diamond Park. A Zamperla "Crazy Mouse" was installed in its place. That year also saw the addition of a Fajume "Wacky Worm" kiddie coaster. Both coasters continue to operate today.
In 2006, the park purchased the "Revolution," an Arrow Loop & Corkscrew, from Libertyland for $55,000 USD at auction. The coaster is on-site, and currently slated to be added to the park's lineup in the future.
Other Rides
- Balloon Race
- "Carouselle"
- Casino Wheel
- Dodgems
- Eli Bridge Wheel
- Flying Bobs
- Free Fall
- Paratrooper
- Round-up
- Scrambler
- Sea Dragon
- Space Odyssey
- Tilt-a-whirl
- Tipton Creek Railroad
Water Attractions
- Tipton Waterworks
- Tipton Rapids
Upcharge Attractions
External links
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