Negative-G - Idlewild Park 2015

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For Idlewild's early years there were no rides, just the beauty of the site on the shores of the Loyalhanna Creek outside of Ligonier, PA to attract visitors.

We weren't the only enthusiasts at Idlewild as the Western Pennsylvania Region of the American Coaster Enthusiasts always has a small informal event the day before Kennycon at one of the various parks in the region.

Sometime in the 1880's Idlewild acquired the land on the opposite side of the creek to expand the park.

Lakes were dug for fishing and boating, hiking & bicycing trails were added, a concert hall was built and in 1896 Idlewild's first ride appeared; a steam powered carousel made by the T.M. Harton Company.

Idlewild's natural beauty and expanding entertainment drew customers out to the park in droves and with a beautiful park, picnicking still allowed and rides that everyone can enjoy Idlewild Park is an institution in the area.

On the far side of the Loyalhanna Creek sits Raccoon lagoon which is really geared to younger children. Don't worry though as Idlewild has a full sized trolley for everyone that we will get to soon.