Hillcrest Park (Lemont, Illinois, USA)

Facts

Amusement Park:	Hillcrest Park
Address:	11335 South Joliet Road
Location:	Lemont, Illinois, USA
Postal Code:	60439
Telephone:	847-540-6844
Status:	Defunct Operated from 1952 to 9/1/2003
Categories:	Private
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Notes:	Hillcrest Park was a 58.8 acre private picnic park catering to outings from 200 guests on weekdays to 2500 guests on weekends.
History:	The park's closure was due to a decline of corporate outings and the simultaneous increase in value of the land. September 1st was the last outing. The park's rides and equipment were auctioned off on October 25th. The land was sold to developers to build a large warehouse.
Owner / Operator:	The land was purchased from "Peabody" (first name not known) in 1951. Rick Barry's father purchased the park and it was one of several parks that were owned by the family.
Defunct Roller Coasters (1):	Name	Type	Design	Opened	Closed
	Little Dipper	Wood	Sit Down	1967	9/1/2003

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