Euclid Beach Park Now, Ohio Department of Natural Resources / Cleveland Lakefront, and the Euclid Beach Boys
will present the Seventh Annual Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The old amusement park which closed at the end of its 1969 operating season will come alive again for that one day rain or shine from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at Euclid Beach State Park, site of the old amusement park at 16301  Lakeshore Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44110.

The photos on this web page are from the 2009 State Park event.

Clusters of photos in large frames will be placed throughout the State Park, as close as possible to the spot a ride or an attraction was located when the park was in operation. A few of the old ride cars will be present: Dodgem, Flying Turns, and Racing Coaster. From Kiddieland, located in the Colonnade, a horse from the Kiddie Rodeo and one of the Kiddie Rocket Ships will be on exhibit. For the third consecutive year the Service Department of the City of Mayfield Heights will be sending the Kiddie Hook and Ladder that has been under their care for so many years. The Kiddie Hook and Ladder will be in the circular drive adjacent to the parking lot. It will be among a car show of vintage automobiles, The Cars We Drove to Euclid Beach Park.Ladder that has been under their care for so many years. The Kiddie Hook and Ladder will be in the circular drive adjacent to the parking lot. It will be among a car show of vintage automobiles, The Cars We Drove to Euclid Beach Park.

In Euclid Beach State Park's picnic pavilion, headquarters for the day, the grand old lady of Euclid Beach Park, Laughing Sal™ will be greeting guests with her infectious laugh. Also in the pavilion will be James A. Toman selling his recent book which looks at the old amusement park during its last season of operation in 1969, "A Euclid Beach Park Album". In attendance will be Lee O. Bush and Richard F. Hershey two of the four authors of "EUCLID BEACH PARK is closed for the season" and "EUCLID BEACH PARK - A SECOND LOOK". If you have a copy of either of these two books or both, bring them along and have Lee and Richard autograph them. Learn more about the book project Euclid Beach Park Now is working on. Have any old family photos taken at Euclid Beach Park? Bring them along and learn how they can be included in a book which will be part of the Images of America series by Arcadia books.

Looking for an item to declare your affection for Euclid Beach Park? For sale will be current souvenirs, art, T-shirts, and memorabilia. Indulge on those famous Humphrey popcorn balls and candy kisses and frozen whip dispensed by Weber's Premium Ice Cream. Sample other food treats that will be available: kettle corn and elephant ears from Buckeye Concessions, Celestial Treats Lemonade, and hot dogs, french fries and chips from ZogDog.

Videos have been produced about the old park and these DVD's will be available to purchase as well as CD's of recordings of the three band organs at the park. One of those band organs, the Artizan that stood below the Rocket Ships, will be making it first appearance since being recently restored.

During the event a walking tour will leave the North side of the picnic pavilion which will include some history of Euclid Beach Park and the Humphrey Family who owned and operated the park. The walking circuit of the State Park will also point out locations of old rides and attractions and remnants of such that can still be seen. Rides on the Thriller Car® and Rocket Ship Car® will be offered. One of the coaster cars from the Thriller Roller Coaster has been mounte onto the chassis of a 1951 Chevrolet truck. The truck was used as a maintenance vehicle at the amusement park. One of the rockets from the old Rocket Ship circle swing has been mounted onto an automobile chassis. The Thriller Car® and Rocket Ship Car® are privately owned and available for rental. Contact The Euclid Beach Boys at www.theeuclidbeachboys.com or www.rocketshipcar.com.

This year's event is made possible through the generosity of the following: Affordable Coins and Supplies, Chubby Rascal Cruisers, Excalibur Auto Body, Inc., Jergens, Manor Care Health Services, Neighborhood Connections, Polonye Consulting Services, Inc. plus the following East 185th Street restaurants: Bistro 185, Cebars Euclid Tavern, Chili Peppers Fresh Mexican Eatery and Scotti's Italian Eatery.