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{{Short description|Amusement park in Amarillo, Texas, United States}} |
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{{Infobox amusement park |
{{Infobox amusement park |
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| name = Wonderland Park |
| name = Wonderland Park |
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| coordinates = {{coord | 35.240752 | -101.832090 | type:landmark_region:US-TX | display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord | 35.240752 | -101.832090 | type:landmark_region:US-TX | display=inline,title}} |
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| owner = Roads family<br>Borchardt family |
| owner = Roads family<br>Borchardt family |
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| opening_date = {{Start date and age| |
| opening_date = {{Start date and age|1951|08|12}} |
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| status = Open |
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| rides = 43 |
| rides = 43 |
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| coasters = 5 |
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|[[Texas Tornado (roller coaster)|Texas Tornado]] |
|[[Texas Tornado (roller coaster)|Texas Tornado]] |
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| 1985 |
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| Custom Steel Looping Roller Coaster |
| Custom Steel Looping Roller Coaster |
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| [[Hopkins Rides|Hopkins]] |
| [[Hopkins Rides|Hopkins]] |
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|Cyclone |
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|Cylcone |
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| 1968 |
| 1968 |
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| Wild Mouse |
| Wild Mouse |
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| [[E&F Miler Industries|Miler Manufacturing]] |
| [[E&F Miler Industries|Miler Manufacturing]] |
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| Formerly operated at Springlake Park in [[Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]], and Funtown in [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. |
| Formerly operated at Springlake Park in [[Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]], and Funtown in [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. |
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|Spin-o-Saurus |
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| 2022 |
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| Spinning Coaster (MX608 Park Model) |
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| [[SBF Visa Group]] |
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| Formerly operated at Wild Willy's Adventure Zone in [[Fort Walton Beach, Florida|Fort Walton Beach]], [[Florida]] |
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| Drop Of Fear |
| Drop Of Fear |
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| 2004 |
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| [[Moser]] |
| [[Moser's Rides]] |
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| Drop Tower |
| Drop Tower |
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| Purchased from a traveling carnival group based out of the Florida Everglades. |
| Purchased from a traveling carnival group based out of the Florida Everglades. |
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| Fantastic Journey |
| Fantastic Journey |
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| 1974 |
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| Paul Roads |
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| [[Sally Dark Rides]] |
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| Dark Ride |
| Dark Ride |
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| Texas Intimidator |
| Texas Intimidator |
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| 2009 |
| 2009 |
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| [[Moser]] |
| [[Moser's Rides]] |
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| Flipping Action Arm |
| Flipping Action Arm |
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| The Rainbow |
| The Rainbow |
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| 1990 |
| 1990 |
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| [[HUSS]] |
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| Rainbow |
| Rainbow |
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{{Commons category|Wonderland Park (Texas)}} |
{{Commons category|Wonderland Park (Texas)}} |
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* {{Official website|www.wonderlandpark.com}} |
* {{Official website|www.wonderlandpark.com}} |
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{{Amarillo, Texas}} |
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[[Category:Culture of Amarillo, Texas]] |
[[Category:Culture of Amarillo, Texas]] |
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[[Category:Economy of Amarillo, Texas]] |
[[Category:Economy of Amarillo, Texas]] |
Latest revision as of 13:01, 12 February 2024
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Location | 2601 Dumas Drive, Amarillo, Texas, United States |
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Coordinates | 35°14′27″N 101°49′56″W / 35.240752°N 101.832090°W |
Status | Operating |
Opened | August 12, 1951 |
Owner | Roads family Borchardt family |
Slogan | WOW! |
Operating season | May through September |
Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
Attractions | |
Total | 43 |
Roller coasters | 5 |
Water rides | 4 |
Website | www |
Wonderland Park is an amusement park located in Thompson Memorial Park, Amarillo, Texas, United States.
Park history[edit]
The park was founded in 1951 by Paul and Alathea Roads. In 1969, several new rides were added that appealed to people of all ages, including a bumper car ride. The park is still run by the Roads family.
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020 season from mid-March to mid-June.
Attractions[edit]
- Amusement Park Rides
- Miniature Golf
- Arcade/Games
- The Food Booth
- Drink Booth
- Cotton Candy Booth
Roller coasters[edit]
Name | Year Opened | Type | Manufacturer | Comments |
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Texas Tornado | 1985 | Custom Steel Looping Roller Coaster | Hopkins | |
Hornet | 2009 | Custom MK-700 | Vekoma | Formerly operated at Boblo Island Amusement Park in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, and Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas. |
Mouse Trap | 1975 | Zyklon (Z64) | Pinfari | |
Cyclone | 1968 | Wild Mouse | Miler Manufacturing | Formerly operated at Springlake Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Funtown in Atlanta, Georgia. |
Major rides[edit]
Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer | Type | Comments |
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Drop Of Fear | 2004 | Moser's Rides | Drop Tower | Purchased from a traveling carnival group based out of the Florida Everglades. |
Fantastic Journey | 1974 | Paul Roads | Dark Ride | |
Texas Intimidator | 2009 | Moser's Rides | Flipping Action Arm | |
Old Tymer | 2021 | Gould Manufacturing | Antique Cars | |
Fiesta Swing | 1979 | Chance Rides | Yo-Yo | |
Bumper Cars | 1970 | Soli of Italy | Bumper Cars | |
Himalaya | 1988 | Reverchon | Himalaya | |
Sky Ride | 1960 | Hopkins | Chairlift | |
Sky Rider | 1960 | Hopkins | Monorail | |
Pirate Ship | 1990 | Intamin | Swinging Ship | |
The Rainbow | 1990 | HUSS | Rainbow | |
Scrambler | 1989 | Eli Bridge Company | Scrambler | |
Balloons | 1985 | Bradley & Kaye | Balloon | |
Tilt-A-Whirl | 1999 | Wood Amusement Rides B.V. | Tilt-A-Whirl | |
Wonder Wheel | 1980 | S.D.C. | Ferris Wheel |
Water rides[edit]
Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer | Type | Comments |
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Rattlesnake River | 1988 | Hopkins Rides | River Rapids | |
Thunder Jet Racers | 1980 | Hopkins Rides | Two-man Raft Ride | |
Pipeline Plunge | 1986 | Hopkins Rides | Duel Raft Slide | Currently Standing But Not Operating |
Big Splash Log Flume | 1980 | Hopkins Rides | Log Flume |
Children’s rides[edit]
Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer | Type | Comments |
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Helicopters | 1977 | Venture Manufacturing | Helicopters | |
Boats | 1951 | Allan Herschell Company | Boat Ride | |
Frog Hopper | 1999 | S&S Power | Frog Hopper | |
Kiddie Bumper Cars | 2002 | Duce | Kiddie Bumper Cars | |
Umbrella Car Ride | 1970 | Hampton | Umbrella Ride | |
Merry-Go-Round | 1951 | Philadelphia Toboggan Company | Carousel | |
Train | Train ride | Contains an air whistle, electric powered swinging bell and smoke maker. |
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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