Amusement Park as its own City!
Lakeside Amusement Park has been a Denver Landmark and Destination since 1908!
It is an amusement park that has become its own city- complete with government, mailing address and law enforcement! As a park it harkens back to the days when people went for a stroll with umbrellas. As an amusement center it offers a little something for everyone; Roller Coasters, a Fun House, A Kiddie Park, and a Train around the lake!
Lakeside amusement park evokes many memories from anyone who has grown up in Denver. Ask anyone- they have a Lakeside memory. My dad’s is off Nickel Wednesday- where a gentleman dressed in a plaid suit would walk through the park throwing and handing out nickels to everyone. Mine is of my first time on the Round Up- the circular ride that spins up sideways (the bottom drops out in some modern versions)- I felt free and nauseous all at the same time. I took Alicia there when we first came to town, and her memory is of how cool the lights and images from the amusement park reflected off of the lake when we rode the train. It is also home to one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the nation, The Cyclone and people travel from far and wide to enjoy its splendor- no doubt making many memories for years to come.
Lakeside, the city, is in business all year round.
Lakeside the Amusement park is open for the season! And not just any season…
Their 100th Season Celebration!
The park’s gates open Friday Nights at 6pm and Weekend Days at Noon until the second week in June when they open everyday through mid August.
Gate admission is $2.50, and then you can buy tickets for rides as you want.
Unlimited Ride passes go for $13.75 Monday through Friday & $19.75 Weekends
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5 opinions for Amusement Park as its own City!
Rollercoaster!! A Cyclone by Any Other Name…
Jul 25, 2008 at 1:49 am
[…] Lakeside Amusement Park is the proud home of The Cyclone roller coaster- built in the honor of the original in New York. It is tall, intimidating, and- true to form- wooden. There are people who travel the world over to ride on wooden roller coasters and in all of these groups Lakeside’s Cyclone is on the list. I have ridden both of these roller coasters and they are indeed worth the thrill. Lakeside’s Cyclone was an experience from my youth and I remember being quite taken a back by its rickety-ness and very obvious weathered wood. It was just a few years ago that I rode Coney Island’s Cyclone and I was so scared I couldn’t scream. […]
jo
Jul 26, 2008 at 5:12 am
WOW!!!! what a treat for me to see next time I travel to Colorado!!! Thank you so much for this information. I love rollercoaster and never knew about this one. I love your blog as well. It would not be a good week if I could not come here and just be amazed at all the info you and Alicia give to all of us loyal readers. Keep up the good work.
Alicia
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:33 am
Thanks, Jo! Lakeside isn’t well known outside of Denver proper, but it is well worth the trip! I personally think it is better at night with all of the lights on, but during the day is fun as well!
If you’re coming soon, you will be able to see the baby Canadian geese that wander around the lake that gives Lakeside it’s name!
Bring your little ones!
Jenny
Jul 27, 2008 at 1:29 am
I wish we had a blog like this where I live - I feel like it really gives me a sense of the place, and things to do that has depth. Makes me rethink my view of Denver and its surrounds, that’s for sure.
Well Done!
Alicia
Jul 27, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Thanks Jenny! We try to give a well rounded account of our beloved hometown.
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