Small park Love

SFGAMDie HARD

Monday, September 23, 2002 7:36 PM
As odd as it sounds I can't find and don't remember any topics on this. I want to know what your favorite small park is to escape the corporate park crowds and just "enjoy a day at the park." I got to say that my favorite small park is Indiana Beach and if I got to choose any small park to go to next, I think I'd choose Lake Compounce. What's your favorite small park and why?

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bigkirby

Monday, September 23, 2002 7:45 PM
Conneaut Lake Park :)

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BullGuy

Monday, September 23, 2002 7:47 PM
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Well, I've only visited a few small parks, but I'd love to get out to Conneaut and Knoebels. Phoenix, Twister and Blue Streak look like top-notch woodies.

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coasterdude04

Monday, September 23, 2002 7:53 PM

I would like to get to just about all of them. The only "Small" Park i have ever been to is Idewild Park in PA. Coaster wise, all the had was a miniature woodie(no more than 50ft), and a wild mouse.

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MagnumForce

Monday, September 23, 2002 7:57 PM

I can't wait to get back to Knoebel's for PPP. That place amazes me. It has so much too offer and one of the greatest woodies in the world, Twister not Phoenix ;)

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Kaldaim

Monday, September 23, 2002 7:58 PM
Kiddie Land near Chicago. I love that place...
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RubberDucky

Monday, September 23, 2002 7:59 PM

LAKESIDE!!!

Enough Said! :)

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CobraRoller

Monday, September 23, 2002 8:04 PM
Big Chief Karts and Coasters. Two world class CCI wooden coasters.

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SWIMDEJ

Monday, September 23, 2002 8:10 PM
I love going to Conneaut Lake Park. Ever since going to Paint It Blue this past spring I grew to love that place. It just seems like home to me now. I can't get enough of it. I hope they make that a yearly event like they said they might. I love helping with park maintenance wherever I can!

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Blitzjade

Monday, September 23, 2002 8:12 PM
Definately Knoebels!! I absolutely love it, especially since Im only 3 hours away! Its great old rides, amazing woodies, and just an incredible traditional park feeling. Its really a park where you can take it easy! Too bad I cant make it to PPP :(
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Antuan

Monday, September 23, 2002 8:19 PM
Rye Playland. My first *big* coaster, my first funnel cake, my first ferris wheel. {Memories, from the corners of my mind....}

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Kaldaim

Monday, September 23, 2002 8:27 PM
Ah, Big Chief's is a great place too but Kiddie Land has more memories for me... I've made hundreds and hundreds of trips around their log flume. What an amazing place...
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millrace

Monday, September 23, 2002 8:28 PM

I'm much more of an Amusement Park enthusiast then a thrill-seeking coaster type. The parks tend to have a richer history and usually do a better job of preserving it (intentionally or not) than the larger parks. I like looking at the old quirky rides - even kiddy rides. I don't think I can choose a favorite small park. They all offer something different.

The only "corporate" park I visited this year was Kings Island. The rest ranged from Idlewild (biggest "small park" ) to Bushkill - a true hidden and tiny gem.

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*** This post was edited by millrace on 9/23/2002. ***

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astrosgp

Monday, September 23, 2002 9:29 PM
Lake Winnie(pesaukah). Why? It's the only one I've been to, but I had a blast. It is one of the many small parks featured in the PBS show about small amusement parks. It's a must-watch for anyone here!

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Coaster Zach

Monday, September 23, 2002 9:40 PM
Stricker's Grove for that at home family type feel.

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B&M LOVER!

Monday, September 23, 2002 9:48 PM
knoebels by far

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Coaster File

Monday, September 23, 2002 10:00 PM
Knott's Berry Farm before Cedar Fair bought them. As for a park that still is a small park. I would have to pick Knoebel's. It is so different from anything else.
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SFgadvMAN

Monday, September 23, 2002 10:04 PM
Knoebels for PPPP. It will be my 2nd visit.

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-Sean

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Andyc545

Monday, September 23, 2002 10:07 PM
Martins Fantasy Island has a CCI, so u know i love that park. Also it is said to get something good for 2003!

I want to go to Holiday World and Indiana Beach quite badly!

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Hawkeye

Monday, September 23, 2002 11:57 PM
Kennywood, or Indiana beach.

I know Kennywood doesn't seem small to alot of people but to me it is.

I would prefer going to a park where I ride more then I stand in line.

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