Joyland Park (Lexington, Kentucky, USA)

Facts

Amusement Park:	Joyland Park
Address:	Paris Pike
Location:	Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Postal Code:	40511
Status:	Defunct Operated from 5/30/1923 to 1964
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Location:	A neighborhood and bowling alley were built on the former site and are named after the park.
Owner / Operator:	Joyland Park was built and operated by the Sauer family. Some evidence suggests the Sauer family also owned Bluegrass Park at the time of it's closure. If true, it is likely portions of Bluegrass Park were moved to Joyland Park. In 1942, Garvice Kincaid, M.C. Haddix and Carl King purchased the park from the Sauers.
Defunct Roller Coasters (2):	Name	Type	Design	Opened	Closed
	Kiddie Koaster	Steel	Sit Down	1950	1964 or earlier
	Wildcat	Wood	Sit Down	1926	1964

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