Western New York Amusement Parks

By Rose Ann Hirsch

Subjects: trolley park, roller coaster, coaster, roller coasters, theme park, Crystal Beach Park, New york (n.y.), pictorial works, silver comet, Celoron Park, amusement park history, Pictorial works, ride of steel, Six Flags, Amusement parks, theme parks, trolley parks, amusement ride, Social life and customs, Fantasy Island, Glen Park, New york (state), social life and customs, History, cyclone, Darien Lake, WNY, Six Flags Darien Lake

Description: "For more than 100 years, western New Yorkers have enjoyed the region's exciting amusement parks. During the days of trolleys and steamships, area businessmen created Celoron Park, Crystal Beach Park, and other fine local summer resorts. Decades later, lifelong memories were formed for neighborhood baby boomers who visited Glen Park and Fantasy Island, as well as one of New York State's finest theme parks, Darien Lake. Western New York has always been a proving ground for some of the nation's most famous roller coasters. The terrifying Cyclone, the fast and furious Silver Comet, and the extreme Ride of Steel have attracted the very bravest of visitors. In the new millennium, the summer tradition of visiting local amusement parks continues with a blend of family-orientated parks and theme parks that appeal to all ages." - *Provided by publisher*