Kiddieland
Melrose Park, Illinois
A Farewell To Kiddieland
September 13, 2009
Page Eight




At noon the rest of Kiddieland opened up and the first ride Bond and I were able to get on was their antique car ride.  I'd have to say that next to Indiana Beach's car ride that takes you over Lake Schafer this is my second favorite car ride.  It was intertwined with Kiddieland's Log Jammer log flume and offered you some nice views.



Across from the car ride is another classic the Ferris Wheel.



I made Bond promise not to move a bit when we were on this as I am terrified of the rocking motion on these.



As you can see there was quite a line to get into Kiddieland and it never ended.  It was still here when we left in the afternoon.  There were families coming for a first time and multiple generations of a family coming to make sure that the newest generation had memories of Kiddieland to go forward with. 

I have always said that amusement parks are special places.  Yeah they may just be a park or just a business but they are important parts of people's lives; not just the enthusiasts but to all of those who pass through the gates because of all of the fun and good times that happen there.



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