Defunct, Operated from to
Former names | Fontaine Ferry Park ( to ) |
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Former status | Operated from to Operated from to |
Fan web sites | Memories of Fontaine Ferry Park |
A public park called Shawnee Park exists on the site today and footers from the Comet can still be found. |
On May 4th 1969, the park's opening day for the season, a riot broke out and many building and food stands were destroyed. Workers were attacked and the park was looted. It took 25 police to restore order and cost the park $18,000. The park remained closed until 1972 when it reopened as Ghost Town on the River. Many of the parks former buildings and rides were used. On May 25th 1976 a fire broke out destroying the gate and penny arcade. Many other fires started as a result. The park never reopened and was auctioned off. |
In the 1930s when the park was known as Fontaine Ferry Park, the park may have had a triple tracked racing roller coaster. There is a great deal of conflicting information on this as well as no mention of a triple tracked roller coaster in several books about Fontaine Ferry Park. |