i went there as a kid i was about 4 or 5 when it closed .
i was wondering if anyone else remembers it could tell me about it.
2006-09-10 06:06:05 · 1 answers · asked by ? 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Amusement Parks
Amusement Park: Lakeside Park
Address: US 11 & VA 419
Salem, Virginia 24153 USA
Status: Operated from 7/1920 to 10/19/1986
Parks nearby: Existing · Defunct · All
Notes: Lakeside Park started as a 300 feet long and 125 feet wide man-made lake/swimming pool. Over the years amusement rides were added. Eventually the man-made lake was filled in to make space.
In 1985 a flood damaged or destroyed much of the park. The owners, Mountain Park, Inc. repaired what they could and replaced what they couldn't. There were even had plans to further develop the park. But in 1986 a grounds worker was stuck and killed by a train of the Shooting Star during a test run. The costs of the lawsuit and the previous flood forced the park to close.
The site is now the location of a large Kroger food store along with other stores.
Past Roller Coasters (2): Name Type Design Opened Closed
Shooting Star Wood Sit Down 1968 10/19/1986
Wildcat Wood Sit Down 1923
2006-09-10 06:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by g3010 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋