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Playland Park (Seattle, Washington, USA)
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| Amusement Park: | Playland Park |
| Address: | North 130th Street |
| Location: | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Postal Code: | 98133 |
| Status: | Defunct
Operated from 5/24/1930 to 1961 |
| Parks nearby: | List / Map |
| Maps: | Bing Maps (Road) · Bing Maps (Satellite) · Google Maps (Road) · Google Maps (Satellite) |
| Location: | Playland Park was located on the south end of Bitter Lake. The R. H. Thomson Junior High School was built on the west end of former park and a Gov-Mart store (which later became the Rite Aid strip mall) was built on the east side. Bitter Lake Park occupies what was the heart of the park.
This northern area of Seattle is also known as Shoreline |
| Timeline: | Leo F. Smith, president of the Washington Amusement Company, and co-investor, W. A. Logus open the park. |
| | Carl E. Phare purchases the park. |
| | A fire destroys the park office and concession building. The west end of the Dipper was also damaged, but quickly repaired. |
| Defunct Roller Coasters (1): | Name | Type | Design | Opened | Closed |
| | Dipper | Wood | Sit Down | 5/24/1930 | 1961 |
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